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Pirates demote standout reliever as David Bednar continues to struggle
Mar 24 · Emma LinganThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Kyle Nicolas to Triple-A Indianapolis to open the 2025 season.
…'t enough to earn him a spot on the Pirates' Open Day roster. Pirates demote Kyle Nicolas as David Bednar continues to struggle Nicolas also opened the 2024 season in…
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2025 Positional Power Rankings: Bullpen (No. 16-30)
Mar 24 · Michael RosenWe kick off our look at the league's pitchers with the bullpens in the bottom half of the reliever rankings.
…the sweeper is liable to be sweeping in more neutral environmental conditions. Kyle Nicolas throws absolute gas but struggles to throw the ball in the strike zone. Joey…
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Pittsburgh Pirates Relief Pitcher Off Opening Day Roster
Mar 23 · Dominic CampbellA Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher will reportedly not make the roster after a decent showing in 2024.
…Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette repoted that the Pirates informed relief Kyle Nicolas that he wouldn't make the opening day roster. Sources: Pirates RHP Kyle Nicolas…
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Perrotto: Good Not Good Enough for Kyle Nicolas
Mar 17 · John PerrottoKyle Nicolas had a solid rookie season for the Pittsburgh Pirates last year.
…Good Not Good Enough for Kyle Nicolas Perrotto: Good Not Good Enough for Kyle Nicolas Published 13 minutes ago on March 17, 2025 By 0 share Kyle Nicolas had a solid…
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2025 NL Central Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates
Mar 13 · Michael TrzinskiLast Year The Bucs finished dead last in the NL Central in 2024 with a mark of 76-86 under skipper Derek Shelton, seven games behind the Cubs and 17 games behind the division-winning Brewers.
…0.6 25.7 8.4 Colin Holderman 3.82 0.4 23.4 9.8 Dennis Santana 3.59 0.6 23.1 9.2 Kyle Nicolas 4.53 0.2 21.8 11.5 Carmen Mlodzinski 4.01 0.6 20.8 9.2 Tim Mayza 4.19 0.1 16.8…
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4 Pirates pitchers on thin ice after Justin Lawrence addition
Mar 9 · Baron DionisWhen Justin Lawrence was claimed off of waivers, the race for a spot in the Pirates' bullpen got even tighter.
…for an Opening Day roster bullpen spot following the Justin Lawrence addition. Kyle Nicolas One of the young arms in the organization with closer-type stuff is Kyle…
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Kyle Nicolas finds focus on breaking ball helped his heater in push for role in Pirates' bullpen
Mar 7 · Kevin GormanKyle Nicolas nearly touched 99 mph in February, yet the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever wanted to talk not about his fastball but the breaking balls he worked all winter to refine.
…Kyle Nicolas nearly touched 99 mph in February, yet the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed…
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Pirates Spring Recap: Four Key Pitchers Combine for Six Scoreless
Feb 28 · Danny DemilioMitch Keller made his second start of the spring for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at LECOM Park in Bradenton.
…Colin Holderman: 1.0 inning, one hit, no runs, no walk, one strikeout Kyle Nicolas: 1.o inning, one hit, no runs, one walk, no strikeouts Bryan Reynolds: 2 for 3…
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Which Relievers Are Stretching Out as Starters This Spring?
Feb 27 · Leo MorgensternThe 2024 MLB season was a great year for pitchers who made the move from the bullpen to the starting rotation.
…his research were right-handers James McArthur (KCR), Bryan Hoeing (SDP), and Kyle Nicolas (PIT). McArthur, 28, ranked 12th among qualified AL relievers in called strike…
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Derek Shelton speaks on how Colin Holderman dealt with a tough stretch in 2024 and how Kyle Nicolas has looked this spring training.
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Potential Pirates Breakout Candidates for 2025
Feb 15 · Danny DemilioGiven the not-so-exciting offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club will rely on internal improvement if they want to make a meaningful jump in the standings this season.
…could be an impact presence in a Pirates’ lineup that desperately needs one. Kyle Nicolas “Closer’s stuff” is often used amongst Pirates’ personnel to describe Nicolas’…
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