NICK PIVETTA NEWS

Makes third start Pivetta allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over four-plus innings in Tuesday's spring training start against the Pirates.

Impact Pivetta took the mound for the third time and clearly didn't have his best stuff. In addition to the three free passes, the right-hander gave up two home runs. He did, however, get his pitch count up to 78, which puts him on schedule with one more Grapefruit League start before facing the Yankees in the second game of the regular season. The plan is for Pivetta to throw six innings the next time out, Dawn Klemish of MLB.com reports.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Workhorse Pivetta preparing for regular season BRADENTON, Fla. – Nick Pivetta didn’t have his best stuff Tuesday during a 6-2 loss to the Pirates, but he still brought plenty enough to th...

MARCH 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Tuesday's Red Sox spring training report: Pirates take Nick Pivetta deep - The Boston Globe The righty allowed three runs over four-plus innings, including two solo homers, as the Red Sox lost for the fifth time in six games.

MARCH 29, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Roughed up in second start Pivetta allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out six over 3.2 innings in Thursday's spring training game against the Orioles.

Impact Pivetta dazzled in his first Grapefruit League start but was considerably less effective his second time out. The Orioles tagged him for two solo home runs and plated runs in the second, third and fourth innings. Pivetta has time to make two more starts before taking the ball for the second game of the regular season, April 9, in Yankee Stadium.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbiter Pivetta and the Red Sox avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year, $2.65 million deal, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pivetta had something of a breakout in his first full season with Boston last year, though while he did produce a career-best ERA, his 4.53 mark was far from exceptional. That figure did come with a solidly above-average 26.5 percent strikeout rate, which gives him more fantasy value that other pitchers who prevent runs at a similarly mediocre rate.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sparkles in debut Pivetta retired all nine batters he faced and struck out five over three perfect innings in Saturday's spring game against the Twins.

Impact Pivetta turned in a dominant effort Saturday and appears poised to be the team's No. 2 starter behind Nathan Eovaldi following the rib injury that knocked Chris Sale off schedule. "I felt good. Was able to command the zone very well, get my curveball over for strikes, get a couple changeups, a couple sliders -- two sliders -- for strikeouts. So it was good," Pivetta told Ian Browne of MLB.com. "A good one to build on." The 29-year-old right-hander earned a larger role after he turned in several sparkling performances in 2021, including a couple in the playoffs. Pivetta's on tap to start the second game of the season, April 9 in Yankee Stadium.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could pitch second game Pivetta will likely pitch the second game of the regular season against the Yankees on Saturday, Apr. 9 Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chris Sale's rib injury, which removed him from an expected Opening Day start sends a ripple through Boston's rotation. Nathan Eovaldi will start Opening Day on Apr. 7 most most likely followed by Pivetta, who is a certainty for the rotation. The back final three spots of the rotation will likely be some combination of Michael Wacha, Rich Hill, Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Named Saturday's starter Pivetta will start Saturday's spring training game against the Twins, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pivetta takes the ball after Nathan Eovaldi starts Friday. The 29-year-old right-hander tossed live batting practice Tuesday in preparation for the start. Assuming Chris Sale resumes his role as the team's No. 1 starter, Pivetta lines up as Boston's third starter.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pivetta, Chris Sale and the FGCU workouts that have a group of Red Sox pitchers ready for spring With the lockout stopping players from using team facilities, Sale and Pivetta organized regular workouts for players at Sale's alma mater.

MARCH 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

First player at Sox camp, Pivetta feels 'prepared' after offseason work FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It might be a shortened Spring Training, but Red Sox righty Nick Pivetta plans on making it as normal as possible. Pivet...

MARCH 12, 2022 • MLB.COM

Nick Pivetta showed up to Red Sox spring training prepared, and he made sure teammates did too - The Boston Globe The 29-year-old helped organize group workouts with Chris Sale, Matt Barnes, Austin Davis, and several minor league pitchers at Florida Gulf...

MARCH 12, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

From Juan Soto to Nick Pivetta, a 23-round draft guide to the safest team roto-money can buy Ron Shandler takes a round-by-round look at the players who offer the safest expectations for delivering a reliable return on investment.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox pitchers hold their own spring training amid MLB lockout

Boston Red Sox pitchers continue to workout together amid ongoing the MLB lockout, gathering at Florida Gulf Coast University.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Why is service time manipulation so important to players in MLB labor talks? Consider the case of Nick Pivetta. - The Boston Globe Virtually every team employs strategies that suppress the big league service time — and ultimately the earnings — of major league-ready play...

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Why MLB.com Named This Nick Pivetta Start 'Worst' Win With Red Sox Nick Pivetta had nine wins in his first year with the Boston Red Sox, but not all of them were pretty. Here is the "worst" win of 2021.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • NESN.COM

Lasts five innings in no-decision Pivetta allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three in five innings during Tuesday's loss to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS. He didn't factor into the deci...

Impact Pivetta was effective in his first postseason start, with his only blemish coming via a solo home run in the top of the first inning. The right-hander threw 65 pitches (36 strikes) while allowing just four baserunners, but he was forced to settle for a no-decision since the Astros put together a late comeback. Across his first three playoff appearances, Pivetta has posted a 2.63 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 13.2 innings.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to start Game 4 Pivetta has officially been named the starting pitcher for Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday against Houston, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The Red Sox were waiting to see how Game 3 played out before confirming Pivetta as the team's starter for Tuesday, as they were also prepared to use him out of the bullpen if needed. However, Boston jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and never looked back. Eduardo Rodriguez came through in a big way by hurling six strong innings, clearing the way for Pivetta to take the mound in Game 4. His last appearance dates back to Game 3 of the ALDS on Oct. 10, earning the victory out of the bullpen.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lined up for Game 4 start Pivetta will start Game 4 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday if he isn't needed out of the bullpen Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Every postseason game has at least a bit of an all-hands-on-deck element to it, so it's possible Pivetta will be used Monday, especially if the game goes to extra innings. With games scheduled on three consecutive days, however, the Red Sox would prefer to have the Canadian righty handle multiple innings at the start of Tuesday's contest. Pivetta has pitched well in his first taste of postseason action this year, allowing three runs in 8.2 innings while striking out 11 batters.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Vautour: Nick Pivetta earning Red Sox postseason cult hero status Pivetta leads the Red Sox in postseason innings

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Red Sox stun Rays; White Sox avoid sweep by Astros

The Red Sox walked off in a stunning finish, and the White Sox avoided elimination against the Astros. Check out all the highlights.

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Red Sox top Rays in Game 3 on bizarre call that is, believe it or not, in the rulebook

Game 3 between the Rays and Red Sox brought many noteworthy moments but will be remembered for just one, Jake Mintz writes.

OCTOBER 11, 2021

E-Rod to start G4 after Pivetta's G3 heroics BOSTON -- Plan A for Red Sox manager Alex Cora was to hold Nick Pivetta out of Sunday’s Game 3 of the American League Division Series agains...

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Nick Pivetta keeps delivering — and exulting — in big moments for Red Sox: 'He's full-tilt all the time' “I think it’s a controlled intensity at all times,” Pivetta said. Whatever it is, it has meant a genuine stopper for the Red Sox this year.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns relief win Sunday Pivetta (1-0) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out seven in four innings to earn the win against the Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday.

Impact Pivetta was initially penciled in to start Game 4 on Monday, but he worked as a long reliever late in Sunday's 13-inning contest. He got some help in the top of the 13th inning when a ball ricocheted off right fielder Hunter Renfroe for a ground-rule double to prevent a run from coming across, but the right-hander was quite effective in his second postseason appearance of 2021. Since Pivetta pitched Sunday, manager Alex Cora said that Eduardo Rodriguez will likely start Game 4 on Monday.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Vazquez, Nick Pivetta and rulebook are Red Sox heroes: 10 things we learned from walkoff win The teams return for Game 4 on Monday night

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM