Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova will get a chance to clear his head this week by having his turn in the rotation skipped. Recently recalled rookie Steven Brault will take his place. Nova started off the season as the best pitcher in the bigs, earning NL Pitcher of the Month for April. In the se[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova was effective for six innings, but took a loss against the Brewers anyway. He was pitching outside the zone more than usual, walking a season-high three batters, but he limited the damage to two runs (one earned) on four hits over six innings. Nonetheless, Nova d[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova was hit hard once again on the road, this time in Detroit. Nova gave up six runs on 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings. After a tremendous start to the year, Nova has a 6.67 ERA in five starts since the All-Star break. His road ERA is two full runs higher than his home ERA[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova wasn't sharp for a second straight start, yielding four runs and eight hits in five innings against San Diego. Nova displayed good command by walking none and striking out six, but his ERA continues to rise. Nova started this season with five consecutive quality [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova was hit hard against the Rockies, posting his worst start of the season. Nova was touched for seven runs and nine hits in five innings of work, including home runs by Charlie Blackmon and Trevor Story. Prior to Sunday, he hadn't allowed more than four runs in a g[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova raised his record to 9-6 with another quality start against the Cubs. Nova lasted 6 2/3 innings, only allowing two solo home runs to young sluggers Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber. Nova will enter the All-Star break with a 3.21 ERA, 1.09 [...]

Pittsburgh starter Ivan Nova didn't stick around too long on [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova gave up 11 hits and four runs in Milwaukee on Thursday. He did last seven innings at least, but took the loss and fell to 7-5. The hit total represents the most Nova has allowed this season and it was only the third time in 15 starts that he did not register a qu[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova climbed to 7-4 on the season after lasting seven innings against the Cubs. He allowed three earned runs, all of which came via the long ball, including a two-run shot by opposing pitcher Jake Arrieta. Nova is one of the safest pitchers to use for 50/50 games beca[...]

Ivan Nova left after six innings in Tuesday's game with left knee inflammation. He is considered day-to-day and will be evaluated again tomorrow. Nova managed to toss another quality start before his exit, despite allowing three home runs. All three were of the solo variety, accounting for the only [...]