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Braves trade Sean Newcomb, acquire ex-Brave Jesse Chavez The Braves have moved on from erratic pitcher Sean Newcomb, trading the left-hander to the Chicago Cubs for former Braves righty Jesse Chave...

APRIL 21, 2022 • AJC.COM

Fried, Jansen mow down Dodgers as Braves stop LA streak, 3-1

Max Fried looked right at home, opening with five perfect innings while pitching the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses roster spot Atlanta designated Newcomb for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Newcomb's lack of remaining minor-league options helped him make Atlanta's Opening Day roster, but he was able to maintain his spot in the big-league bullpen for long. He allowed a run on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Dodgers, marking the third time in as many appearances that he gave up at least one run. Atlanta recalled Dylan Lee from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace Newcomb as a left-handed option out of the bullpen.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky start to season Newcomb gave up one run on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out one.

Impact Entering the game in the fourth inning in relief of Huascar Ynoa, Newcomb wasn't much more effective than Atlanta's starter. The 28-year-old southpaw has a 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB through his first five innings this season, and Newcomb doesn't seem likely to move out of a low-leverage role any time soon.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers in reunion win over Braves

Freddie Freeman slugged his first home run in a Dodgers uniform and Los Angeles beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 for its seventh consecutive victory

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greene wins big league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves' Matt Olson hits mammoth homer; lefties Kyle Muller, Sean Newcomb struggle, but will they still make the cut? Plus, an encounter with another Muller who had manager Brian Snitker cracking jokes, and injury updates.

APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are among the players who are headed toward salary arbitration hearings that wil...

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves' Acuña still rehabbing knee, won't play spring game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t see game action in spring training, even as a designated hitter

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tendered contract for 2022 Newcomb and Atlanta agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $900,000 contract to avoid arbitration.

Impact Newcomb will be competing for a spot in the reigning champions' bullpen this spring after turning in a 4.73 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 43:27 K:BB across 32.1 innings in 2021. The lefty doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, which should work in his favor in his bid for Atlanta's Opening Day roster.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo 2 HRs, leads Megill, Mets over Braves 4-3

Brandon Nimmo hit two solo home runs, Tylor Megill allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3, snapping the NL East champions’ six-...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Triple-A Newcomb was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Newcomb rejoin the big-league club in early September and will head back to the minors despite giving up only one run over seven innings since being recalled. Spencer Strider had his contract selected in a corresponding move and is set to make his major-league debut this weekend.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall's 2-run homer lifts Braves over Rockies 6-5

Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer in Atlanta’s three-run fifth inning, and the Braves overcame a grand slam by Charlie Blackmon to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Atlanta Newcomb was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Impact Newcomb was dominant in the minors after he was sent down in late July, and he posted a 0.93 ERA and 0.72 WHIP in 9.2 innings across eight appearances since his demotion. He'll provide an extra arm in the bullpen after right-hander Chris Martin (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves beat Brewers 8-1

Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and a two-run shot and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to minors Atlanta optioned Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact The southpaw has appeared in three games since his most recent call-up, allowing two runs on six hits and a pair of walks in 3.2 innings. Overall this season, Newcomb has pitched 25.1 innings with a 5.68 ERA and 1.78 WHIP. He certainly could return to Atlanta at some point in 2021 if injuries hit any of the team's relievers.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres-Braves rained out, doubleheader set for Wednesday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres was postponed on Monday night because of rain and will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with big club Atlanta recalled Newcomb from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Atlanta has an opening in the rotation to begin the second half after Ian Anderson (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list last week, but the team will turn to Touki Toussaint to fill the void rather than giving Newcomb another trial as a starter. Due to his spotty control and shallow repertoire, Atlanta seems committed to deploying Newcomb strictly as a reliever at this point in his career. All 29 of his appearances this season between the big club and Triple-A have come out of the bullpen, with Newcomb working no more than two innings in any of those outings.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albies hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves blast Mets 20-2

Ozzie Albies drove in seven runs with five hits, including two home runs, and the Atlanta Braves battered the New York Mets 20-2 for a strong finish to a disappointing month

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Fried comes off injured list, Sean Newcomb sent to Gwinnett The Braves reinstated left-handed pitcher Max Fried from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, and he earned the start in Wednesday night’s gam...

JUNE 30, 2021 • AJC.COM

David O'Brien: The Braves optioned lefty reliever Sean Newcomb... - The Athletic The Braves optioned lefty reliever Sean Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett to open a roster spot for lefty Max Fried, who comes off the 10-day IL...

JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent to Triple-A Newcomb was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Newcomb was recalled by Atlanta in mid-May, and he posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 15.1 innings across 16 relief appearances during his time in the majors. He had posted scoreless outings in five of his last six appearances, but he'll now head to Triple-A Gwinnett after Max Fried (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chavez delivers steady opener as Braves fall CINCINNATI -- Jesse Chavez rejoined the Braves exactly where he left them 11 years ago, and Sean Newcomb came out of nowhere to halt his try...

JUNE 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Verdugo, Devers power Red Sox past Braves in 10-8 win

Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Chris Martin in the eighth inning, Rafael Devers added a three-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the...

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eflin scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Atlanta

The Phillies will send Zach Eflin to the mound Wednesday and the Braves will give Tucker Davidson the start

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS