This article references Ivan Nova and more! Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova lost 10 pounds this offseason, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. Nova saw his numbers drop heavily in the second half and hopefully the loss of weight helps him make it through the season.P rior to the All-Star break, the right-hander went 9-6 with a 3.21 ERA, continuing the success he had in 2016 after moving from the Yankees to the Pirates. Even though he had a solid first half, a decline came in the second half with a 2-8 record and a [...]Keep on reading: Ivan Nova Trims Down