KEVIN NEWMAN NEWS

Sitting with abdominal injury Newman (abdomen) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox.

Impact It seemed like he could be placed on the injured list after leaving Sunday's game with lower abdominal muscle discomfort, but he's available off the bench for Tuesday's contest, per Adam Berry of MLB.com. Erik Gonzalez is starting at shortstop and leading off.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brault expected to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago

The Chicago White Sox host the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco's home run lifts Pirates to sweep of Brewers

Slumping Gregory Polanco’s bat showed signs of life for a second straight day as his two-run home run in the eighth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the M...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves early Sunday Newman was removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers in the top of the fourth inning with right lower abdominal muscle discomfort, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

Impact Newman and first baseman Colin Moran were both pulled in the first half of the contest, with the latter exiting early to be evaluated for a concussion. It's unclear when Newman may have picked up his injury, but he'll finish the day 0-for-2 with a strikeout. JT Riddle came off the bench to replace Newman, who should be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Pirates' upcoming two-game series with the White Sox that begins Tuesday.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Newman isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Newman's nine-game hitting streak came to an end in Friday's series opener against the Brewers, and he'll get a day off Saturday. Erik Gonzalez will shift to shortstop with JT Riddle starting at third base.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes slams, Tigers end 20-game losing streak to Indians

Rookie Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam for his first major league homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians 10-5

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times Thursday Newman went 2-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Getting the start at second base and hitting second, Newman was a regular presence on the basepaths, but none of his teammates could bring him home. The 27-year-old has upped his batting average on the year to .292 with a nine-game hitting streak that's seen him go 15-for-36 (.417).

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and combined with four relievers on a seven-hitter Thursday night as the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 to...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heating up at plate Newman went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Indians.

Impact He's slashing .378/.391/.511 in 47 plate appearances in August. Newman, who stole 16 bases last season, was thrown out in his lone attempt thus far in 2020. Still, after starting the season in a 1-for-20 funk, it seems as though the infielder has found his stroke.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3

Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the 10th inning and drove in a career high-tying five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pira...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3

Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gray fans 10, Winker homers twice as Reds beat Pirates 8-1

Jesse Winker had his first career two homer game and Sonny Gray continued his torrid strikeout pace as the Cincinnati Reds broke open a close contest with five runs in the last two...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improving at plate Newman went 4-for-5 with an RBI double in an 11-5 loss to the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact He lifted his batting average to a season-high .262. Newman has batted second in the lineup nine times in 11 starts after hitting leadoff almost exclusively in the second half of 2019. The 27-year-old collected a walk-off hit -- the fifth in his short career -- in Thursday's win and appears back on track following a slow start.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Semien hits leadoff HR, A's beat Astros to win 8th straight

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers hit 4 homers in 1st inning, drill Pirates 11-5

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AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins win again, improve to 6-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates: Kevin Newman’s Walk-Off Snaps 7-Game Skid Raise it! The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied on Thursday afternoon to beat the Minnesota Twins in walk-off fashion by a score of 6-5. After losi...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

It's a walk-off! Newman delivers yet again Whether he’s starting or coming off the bench, Kevin Newman has shown a knack for delivering when it matters most. Pinch-hitting for JT Ridd...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • MLB.COM

Takes seat in series finale Newman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Impact Newman will take a seat for the second time in three days, opening up a spot at shortstop for JT Riddle. The 27-year-old went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss, spelling an end to a three-game hitting streak.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Newman will be on the bench Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Newman will sit for the third time in the season's first 11 games. He'd recorded just one hit in his first five contests this season but now has five hits over his last three. Erik Gonzalez will start at shortstop in his absence.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to heat up Newman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Newman took Jon Lester deep in the first inning for his first home run of the season. While he's still hitting just .179 through 31 plate appearances, Newman now has back-to-back mulit-hit games. He'll look to maintain his improved results as the Pirates travel to Minnesota to take on the Twins.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in another strong outing Lester allowed one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out four across six innings Sunday against the Pirates. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Lester got off to a shaky start, as he allowed a solo home run to Kevin Newman in the first inning. However, he settled in after and retired the final eight batters he faced to turn in his second strong outing of the season. Lester carries a 0.82 ERA into his third start of the season, though he has managed just five strikeouts across 11 innings. His next appearance is currently projected to come Friday at the Cardinals.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Báez's single in 11th gives Cubs 2-1 win over Pirates

Javier Báez singled through a drawn-in infield in the bottom of the 11th, scoring David Bote from third base and giving the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reset button; Pirates enter 2020 with new leadership, energy

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe the shortened 2020 major league season will give them a chance to bounce back following a miserable last-place finish in 2019

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2020 MLB Proposal Comparison by Player

2020 MLB Proposal Comparison by Player

JUNE 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS