Hendricks expected to start for the Cubs against the Braves
The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta BravesAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEAN NEWCOMB #16 - PITCHER - OAKLAND ATHLETICS
1-0 W-L •
1.70 WHIP •
6.30 ERA
1-0 W-L
1.70 WHIP
6.30 ERA
Bryant, Contreras lead Cubs over Braves in Kazmar's return
Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras each homered twice, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Braves 13-4 on an afternoon when Atlanta returned Sean Kazmar Jr. to the major leagues for the f...APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Kazmar makes it back to majors after 13-year absence
Sean Kazmar Jr. returned to the major leagues after a 13-year absence, pinch hitting for the Atlanta Braves and grounding into a double play against the Chicago CubsAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inciarte (hamstring), Newcomb placed on IL The injury bug keeps biting the Braves. Already this past week, Atlanta has placed left-handers Drew Smyly and Max Fried and outfielder Cris...
APRIL 17, 2021 • MLB.COM
Placed on injured list Newcomb was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Saturday.
Impact Although Atlanta hasn't given a reason for Newcomb's placement on the injured list, he's apparently away from the team after a potential exposure to someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. As long as Newcomb doesn't test positive, he'll be able to return once he clears the league's health and safety protocols. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was recalled in a corresponding move to take Newcomb's place in the bullpen.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freeman homers, drives in 3 as Braves edge Phillies 5-4
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the seventh inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia PhilliesAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves put reliever Martin on injured list for shoulder
The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Chris Martin on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammationAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches first save Newcomb struck out all three batters he faced in the seventh inning to record his first save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Nationals during the second game of Wednesday's dou...
Impact With Will Smith and A.J. Minter both having pitched in the opener and Chris Martin (finger) unavailable, the save chance fell to Newcomb and he more than rose to the occasion. It's only his second career save, and given the depth of the Atlanta bullpen as well as his own erratic track record, Newcomb seems unlikely to get another in 2021. If he continues to fan batters however -- all five of his outs in his first two appearances this season have been strikeouts -- Newcomb could work himself into a high-leverage role.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats
Atlanta pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval drove a two-run homer to the deepest part of the ballpark off a Washington reliever who took over after Stephen Strasburg’s six scoreless inning...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pablo Sandoval makes Braves' opening day roster
Pablo Sandoval has made the opening day roster for the Atlanta BravesMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumes pitching at camp Newcomb has made three Grapefruit League appearances since rejoining Atlanta earlier this month after clearing COVID-19 protocols, covering three innings and giving up no runs on t...
Impact Newcomb hasn't recorded more than four outs in any of his appearances, suggesting Atlanta is viewing him as a reliever after he made four unsuccessful starts for the big club in 2020. Since Newcomb still has a minor-league option remaining, he may have a tough time winning a spot in Atlanta's Opening Day bullpen even though he's come on strong of late.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out due to COVID-19 protocols Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Saturday that Newcomb will be away from the team after a potential exposure to somebody with COVID-19, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Newcomb hasn't tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be away from camp as a precautionary measure to prevent potential exposure within the clubhouse. It's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to return, but he should still have plenty of time to prepare for the start of the regular season if he continues to test negative.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' Soroka eager to push his return from Achilles injury
Mike Soroka threw off the mound as the Atlanta Braves opened spring trainingFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads back to alternate site The Braves optioned Newcomb to their alternate training site Monday.
Impact Though Atlanta brought Newcomb up from the alternate site Saturday to provide a multi-inning option out of the bullpen for the final two games of its series with the Nationals, the lefty went unused in both contests. He'll now lose out on his spot on the 28-man active roster with Atlanta bringing up Touki Toussaint to make a spot start in Monday's series opener in Baltimore.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Newcomb sent down by Braves after getting rocked by Phillies Newcomb is headed to Gwinnett after giving up eight runs in just 1 1/3 innings Monday at Philadelphia.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Braves option Sean Newcomb to minor league camp 2020 has not gone well for Newcomb, who holds a 11.20 ERA after four starts
AUGUST 11, 2020 • TALKINGCHOP.COM
Optioned after disastrous outing Newcomb was optioned to the Braves' alternate site after Monday's game against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Newcomb did not give his team a chance Monday, allowing eight runs on six hits -- including two home runs -- over 1.1 innings. His ERA now sits at 11.20 through 13.2 innings, and the Braves have decided to make do with their other options rather than turn back to Newcomb the next time through the rotation. Manager Brian Snitker indicated the team is leaning toward bringing up a prospect to replace Newcomb.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nola expected to start as Philadelphia hosts Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia PhilliesAUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Acuna hits 3 home runs in Atlanta's doubleheader sweep
Ronald Acuna Jr. homered twice and Freddie Freeman also went deep to spoil the debut of Phillies’ top pitching prospect Spencer Howard and lead the Atlanta Braves to a doubleheader...AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tagged with loss against Blue Jays Newcomb (0-1) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Impact This qualifies as a step forward for Newcomb after he was rocked for six runs in 4.1 innings against the Mets last week, but it still was not a particularly impressive outing. He induced just seven swinging strikes and could not get through five on 92 pitches. Newcomb is best suited for bullpen duty, but with Mike Soroka (Achilles) out for the year and Cole Hamels (triceps) still sidelined indefinitely, the Braves don't have much of a choice but to trot Newcomb out there every fifth day.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryu, 'pen team on 3-hitter, Blue Jays beat depleted Braves
Hyun-Jin Ryu combined with four relievers on a three-hitter and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Sean Newcomb and the shorthanded Atlanta Braves 2-1AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Newcomb gets another chance to get his season going as Braves face Blue Jays Both starting pitchers for tonight’s game have had rough starts to their 2020 season. The pressure is especially on Sean Newcomb to prove th...
AUGUST 5, 2020 • TALKINGCHOP.COM
Ryu expected to start for Toronto against Atlanta
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Atlanta BravesAUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riley's 3-run homer helps Fried, Braves beat Blue Jays 10-1
Max Fried boosted Atlanta’s depleted rotation by allowing only one run in six innings, Austin Riley hit a three-run homer and the Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
