07 Jan
Mets 07 Jan
New Kids In Town
Mets fans were getting just a teeny bit antsy as to the speed of the new master plan by Steve Cohen, Sandy Alderson, Jared Porter and the (…)
Ivan Nova
05 Dec 19
Mets 05 Dec 19
Where will New York Mets go for starting pitching with Zack Wheeler gone?
The New York Mets may have a new owner on the way, but they are also down a big starting pitcher. Zack Wheeler left in free agency for a (…)
24 Jan 19
Hot Reads 24 Jan 19
Pirates offseason falling short of expectations
Michael Nicastro is the author of this article. It is 20 degrees outside in Pittsburgh today. The return of our nation’s (…)
05 Dec 18
Pirates 05 Dec 18
A holiday wish list for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Mike Nicastro is a born and bread Pittsburgher who spends 95 percent of his summer at PNC Park cheering on the Buccos and Jalapeno (…)
21 Sep 18
MLB 21 Sep 18
Ivan Nova Can Finish Strong
This Pittsburgh Pirates rotation has been something special to watch. It’s full of young pitchers who are just coming into their (…)
28 Jul 18
Mets 28 Jul 18
Freesed Out
I really try not to go half-cocked on things as if I was a sports talk show host or caller. But I’m going to here for just a brief second: If (…)
27 Jul 18
Mets 27 Jul 18
7/27/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates
The Mets have won three games in a row for the first time since Mickey Callaway was still considered a good manager. They go for four to (…)
27 Jun 18
Mets 27 Jun 18
6/27/18 Game Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
On the day that Sandy Alderson’s tenure as General Manager of the New York Mets (32-45) came to an end, it was only fitting that one of the (…)
22 Jun 18
MLB 22 Jun 18
How much longer will Ivan Nova be a Pittsburgh Pirate?
With the trade deadline nearing, how much longer will Ivan Nova be a Pittsburgh Pirate?
10 May 18
Pirates 10 May 18
Ivan Nova's struggles can derail the Pittsburgh Pirates surprise season
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova is just two starts removed from a sparkling performance at PNC Park against the Detroit Tigers, but in (…)
11 Apr 18
Pirates 11 Apr 18
Ivan Nova's increased curveball usage leads to success
After two so-so starts to begin the season, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova gave the team a much needed quality start (…)
02 Apr 18
Pirates 02 Apr 18
Pittsburgh Pirates rotation: Walking a tightrope?
The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation is seemingly a strength. But what can the first three games of the season tell us about the unit, if (…)
30 Mar 18
Pirates 30 Mar 18
Bucs need Nova to return to form in 2018
Quality performances from Ivan Nova will be crucial for the Pittsburgh Pirates to have any kind of success this season. It’s a day later (…)
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Pirates 4w ago
Will Ivan Nova stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the length of his contract?
After being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the 2016 Trade Deadline, Ivan Nova pitched strong in the next two months and turned (…)
22 Nov 17
Pirates 22 Nov 17
2017 Year in Review- Ivan Nova gets lit up
One of the biggest disappointments for the 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates was starting pitcher Ivan Nova crashing back to Earth. This shouldn’t (…)
04 Oct 17
Pirates 04 Oct 17
Two disturbing trends the Pittsburgh Pirates must not see continue in 2018
This is the first in a series of looks at negative trends that popped up this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates that need to be turned (…)
09 Aug 17
Pirates 09 Aug 17
Ivan Nova is not fooling anyone, and that is a problem
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Ivan Nova has seen his effectiveness fall off of his late-2016 levels. A lack of deception may be to blame. The (…)
01 Aug 17
Pirates 01 Aug 17
Can Ivan Nova bounce back in August after rough July?
Ivan Nova will look to return to form for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final months of the 2017 season after recent struggles. During his (…)
30 Apr 17
Pirates 30 Apr 17
Ivan Nova Can Still Find Another Gear For the Pittsburgh Pirates
As scary as it sounds for opposing clubs, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova can still find another gear Pittsburgh Pirates starting (…)
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Chin Music Baseball 6d ago
5 MLB Starting Pitchers Who Need to Build off a Strong Second Half
With Grapefruit and Cactus League games officially underway, everyone in baseball gets that coveted clean slate. The 2017 season presents (…)
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Pirates 3w ago
2017 Pittsburgh Pirates Preview - Ivan Nova
Going into his seventh season, Ivan Nova will be the Pittsburgh Pirates’ most experienced starting pitcher in 2017. He will also be (…)
12 Dec 16
Pirates 12 Dec 16
Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call - Pirates Circling the Wagons on Ivan Nova?
In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates (…)
16 Nov 16
Pirates 16 Nov 16
The Evolving Market for Ivan Nova
After a stellar second half to the 2016 season, Ivan Nova had his eyes on a contract north of $70 million. Reports are that the offers have (…)
28 Oct 16
Chin Music Baseball 28 Oct 16
These 6 MLB Free Agents Will Be Intriguing to Follow This Winter
Compared to previous years, the 2016-17 MLB free-agent market leaves a lot to be desired, but that doesn’t mean there still aren’t (…)
