Ivan Nova will miss at least one start due to soreness and stiffness in his pitching shoulder. Nova will be examined Thursday in New York, at which point the Yankees will know if he needs to miss more than the one outing. "We don't think it's anything too concerning, but we've got to make sure," manager Joe Girardi said. "Could he be a DL candidate? Possibly. But I won't know until we get some test results." David Phelps seems likely to take Nova's next turn.

Ivan Nova felt a "grab" in his right shoulder on Tuesday night and is headed to New York for tests. Nova wound up getting pounded for six runs in six innings against the White Sox and has already been ruled out for his next scheduled start. The Yankees will obviously hope that major structural damage is ruled out by Wednesday's exam. Nova has a 4.92 ERA and 139 strikeouts in 157 1/3 innings this season.

Ivan Nova surrendered four runs in 5 2/3 innings Thursday in a no-decision versus the Rangers. Nova has had just two quality starts (and one near miss) in seven turns since the All-Star break. It doesn't look like the Yankees will need either Nova or Phil Hughes to take a step forward in order to reach the postseason, but it sure would help them feel better about their chances once they get there.

The New York Post confirms Ivan Nova isn't in danger of losing his rotation spot. After watching film of his last start, Nova said his troubles aren't related to mechanics, and believes that he needs to be more consistent with his secondary pitches. Barring an abomination in the final two months, he won't lose his status as the Yankees' fourth starter.

Ivan Nova was knocked around for seven runs over 5 1/3 innings Monday in a loss to the Tigers. Nova matched a season-high by giving up 11 hits and served up a pair of home runs. He has an ugly 5.60 ERA over his last nine starts and sits at 4.81 overall. It's tough to trust him in fantasy leagues right now.

Ivan Nova was hammered in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles, allowing nine runs on 10 hits as he battled through five innings. Nova punched out five and walked one. After being staked to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, he gave it all back and then some with a seven-run second. Chris Davis provided the big blow with a grand slam. Nova has allowed at least six earned runs in two of his last four outings. He'll attempt to right the ship when he squares off against the Tigers in Detroit on Monday.

Ivan Nova yielded two runs -- one earned -- in six innings and struck out 10 as part of the Yankees' 7-3 win over the Red Sox on Sunday night. Nova got the victory, his 10th of the first half. He also brought his ERA under 4.00 for the first time since April. He was as high as 5.69 on May 19 and 5.60 on May 30, but he's allowed just nine earned runs in his last seven outings.

Ivan Nova pitched an impressive game against the White Sox on Thursday, allowing just one run on six hits over 7 1/3 strong innings of work. Nova walked three and punched out five on the night. The lone blemish against him in the game came courtesy of a solo shot from Alejandro De Aza in the fifth inning. He looked to be in line for his 10th victory, until David Robertson served up a three-run homer to Dayan Viciedo in the ninth inning. He'll take a 9-2 record and 4.03 ERA with him into Tampa Bay where he'll battle the Rays on Tuesday.

Ivan Nova moved to 9-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Nationals, scattering seven hits and one run across 7 2/3 innings. Nova struck out four and walked only one in his third straight quality start of at least seven innings in length. His only real mistake came in the second, where he served up a solo home run to Adam LaRoche. Nova is now 3-0 with a 0.82 ERA. 0.86 WHIP and 15/3 K/BB ratio across 22 June frames. He'll get the Mets at Citi Field next weekend.

Ivan Nova was on Monday, tossing seven shutout frames in a 3-0 win over the Braves. He gave up just five hits and one walk while striking out six. Nova has now won four straight starts and is 8-2 on the year despite a 4.64 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. He has allowed just one run over his last two outings, though. The righty will get the Nats over the weekend.