Pittsburgh co-closer Juan Nicasio didn't do himself any favors with his wretched performance on Friday. Nicasio entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead and a chance to slam the door on the Cubs, but imploded instead. Nicasio allowed four runs on three hits and one walk, while not recording a si[...]

For the second straight game, Juan Nicasio didn't get the save opportunity. Instead, he entered the game in the seventh inning on Sunday and picked up his 11th hold of the year. Felipe Rivero earned his second save as a Pirate. It might be disappointing for those of you who scrambled to add Nicasio [...]

After losing his spot in the starting rotation, Nicasio earned a hold in his first relief appearance of 2016. The right-hander retired the side on nine pitches Sunday, maintaining Pittsburgh’s one-run lead. A popular pre-season sleeper, Nicasio’s 2016 has been a disaster. The veteran should not [...]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been very active this afternoon, making a series of moves that have created a carousel of players. First, Starling Marte will return to the lineup and hit second, ahead of Andrew McCutchen. Marte left Tuesday’s game with a foot discomfort and had only been pinch hitting[...]

The Pittsburgh right-hander allowed six earned runs on seven hits and two walks Thursday. Nicasio struck out five over 4.1 innings but allowed three home runs. The veteran now boasts an astronomical 1.71 HR/9 rate. Although he has the ability to rack up strikeouts, Nicasio has been an underwhelming [...]

The deGrominator was in the building, unfortunately the Pirates were able to do just enough to win. deGrom pitched six innings and struck out nine Buccos. However, he allowed three runs. That was more than enough as the Met offense could only muster one run against Juan Nicasio. Despite the loss, it[...]

Prince Fielder is in a great spot tonight against Juan Nicasio. What other players can give you good production at a nice price?

Nicasio allowed three earned runs on eight hits and two walks Tuesday, notching his fourth win of 2016. The right-hander struck out six and threw 57 of 87 pitches for strikes. Nicasio is sporting a 4.46 ERA and 1.35 through eight starts this season. His FIP (4.20) and xFIP (3.92) suggest his luck ha[...]

The Pittsburgh right-hander went six innings [...]

Nicasio allowed eight hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings. He took the loss, surrendering four runs–one earned. The right-hander gave up a three-run homer after centerfielder Andrew McCuthen dropped a fly ball with two outs in the third. A popular sleeper pick, Nicasio ([...]