Pirates prospect Gonzales focusing on present, not future
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Nick Gonzales is trying to absorb what he can during his first spring trainingMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN NEWMAN
3 HR •
28 RBI •
.278 AVG
3 HR
28 RBI
.278 AVG
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fansMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabbing hold of shortstop job Newman went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs in Monday's loss to the Orioles.
Impact He's batting a healthy .700 in 20 spring at-bats. Perhaps more importantly, he's running the bases well and playing solid defense, showing that he's healthy entering the season. Barring an injury during the final week of Grapefruit League, Newman is likely to begin 2021 as the team's starting shortstop, ahead of Erik Gonzalez and Cole Tucker. Fantasy owners might recall that the 27-year-old stole 16 bases in 2019, so he could prove to be a sneaky source of steals in 2021.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener
The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening dayMARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sizzling start to spring Newman is 9-for-14 with a 4:0 BB:K in Grapefruit League action.
Impact Since returning from a hamstring injury two games ago, he has three hits in six at-bats. Newman struggled mightily in 2020 with a .224 batting average in 156 at-bats, but he posted a .308 mark in 493 at-bats in his rookie campaign. While he doesn't have glove skills of his competitors for the Pirates' shortstop job, Erik Gonzalez and Cole Tucker, his bat plays much better. He played nearly as much second base (20 games) as shortstop (23) last summer, so he could also slide over to the right side of the infield, especially if the team eventually trades starting second baseman Adam Frazier.
MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Batting stance change and good luck aiding Kevin Newman's hot start to spring BRADENTON, Fla. — Sometimes things just seem easier for hitters in a given stretch of play. That’s the case for Pirates infielder Kevin Newm...
MARCH 17, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this yearMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bats against Philly Newman (hamstring) served as the team's designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk Sunday against the Phillies.
Impact While he didn't play in the field, Newman saw his first action in a week. He made it through the game without re-injuring himself and figures to see time at shortstop in the coming days.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates: Kevin Newman Is Back in the Lineup After missing some time with an injury, the Pittsburgh Pirates are seeing one of their regulars back in the lineup. The Pittsburgh Pirates h...
MARCH 14, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM
With shortstops Kevin Newman, Cole Tucker injured, Pirates preach patience in recovery When two of the three players fighting for the same starting job end up seeing Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk,...
MARCH 10, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Pirates appear to have avoided scare with Kevin Newman Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman has been feeling much better since leaving Sunday’s game with left hamstring tightness.
MARCH 10, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
No longer feeling hamstring issue Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Newman is no longer feeling tightness in his hamstring, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Newman left Sunday's spring game against Baltimore due to left hamstring tightness, but he's no longer dealing with the issue. The 27-year-old isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's spring matchup against the Yankees, but he should be available going forward.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol
The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil ReyesMARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with hamstring tightness Newman was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 27-year-old went 2-for-2 with a double, a run and two RBI before leaving the game. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but even if it's a minor issue Newman figures to take it easy for a couple days.
MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Good day at plate Newman went 2-for-2 with a walk Thursday against the Braves.
Impact He's in the middle of a three-way competition for time at shortstop with Cole Tucker and Erik Gonzalez. Newman, who bobbled away a ground ball for an error Thursday, needs to prove himself again both offensively and defensively after a miserable 2020. He slashed just .224/.281/.276 with one homer and no steals in 172 plate appearances after hitting .308 with 12 homers and 16 steals in 2019. Newman closed out last season on the injured list with a knee injury but is back to full health for 2021.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz is happy moonlighting in the outfield but insists he's still a shortstopMARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
All over spring training, baseball enjoyed a bevy of reassuring signs Sunday on the opening day of Grapefruit and Cactus league playFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eager to flush 2020, Kevin Newman sets sights on regaining shortstop job Feb. 27—BRADENTON, Fla. — Kevin Newman had at least one reason to celebrate what occurred last season, as his wife, Shayne, carried the coup...
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Eager to flush 2020, Kevin Newman sets sights on regaining shortstop job Kevin Newman struggled with a couple things in 2020. He’s hoping to move past that and again become the Pirates’ starting shortstop.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates 2B Frazier focusing on the present, not the future
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier says he's focusing on the present and not the futureFEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for spring workouts Newman (knee) was spotted fielding grounders at shortstop Monday during the Pirates' first workout for position players, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Newman's presence on the field to begin spring training suggests that he's made a full recovery from the left knee contusion that sidelined him late in the 2020 campaign. Before the injury surfaced, Newman was in the midst of a brutal season, with his .557 OPS over 172 plate appearances representing a 242-point drop from 2019. After being locked in as a full-time player heading into last season, Newman will likely now have to battle Erik Gonzalez and Cole Tucker for a starting job at shortstop this spring.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh Pirates: 2021 Make or Break Season for Kevin Newman The Pittsburgh Pirates have a farm system that is loaded with middle infield talent that is quickly cloing in on the Majors. Due to this, 20...
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Pirates A to Z: After sophomore slump, Kevin Newman focused on rediscovering swing During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfiel...
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
