Topic: Ivan Nova

Detroit Tigers infielder Willi Castro hit the first pitch he saw at spring training deep to right center field for a 458-foot solo home run in a lopsided win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Detroit Tigers have signed right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova to a one-year deal.

Chicago White Sox rookie Eloy Jimenez showed off his raw strength with a two-homer game in a win against the Houston Astros.

The Chicago White Sox have traded for Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova.

ATLANTA -- Julio Teheran has had a so-so season for Atlanta, but he may be the perfect pitcher to have on the mound Sunday as the Braves continue to try to hold first place in the National League East.

One might think that the St. Louis Cardinals are due for a fall after nine consecutive series wins.

The opener of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates was as tight as could be, yet left the clubs in opposing spots going into the second game Tuesday at PNC Park.

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in a four-game series that opens Thursday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Pitchers who have survived recent demotions will go head-to-head Friday night when the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants continue a four-game series.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Two teams that haven't taken advantage of a stretch of games against fellow National League playoff contenders square off in an important four-game series when the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants duel Thursday night.