Done for the year: Braves ace Soroka felled by torn Achilles
When Mike Soroka’s Atlanta Braves teammates heard him scream, they feared the worstAUGUST 4, 2020 • 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
Braves rally on d'Arnaud's 3-run double, beat Mets 11-10
Former Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud drove in five runs, including three with a bases-loaded double to cap a five-run eighth, and the Atlanta Braves rallied from a six-run deficit...AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives up six runs in no-decision Newcomb allowed six runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings in Friday's win against the Mets. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact After putting together a solid outing and picking up a no-decision in his season debut, Newcomb was far less effective against the Mets. However, a late rally by the Braves allowed the 27-year-old to avoid being charged with his first loss of 2020. The southpaw has now given up seven runs with a 5:3 K:BB over 7.2 innings to begin the year. His next start should come at home Wednesday against the Blue Jays.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Porcello expected to start for Mets at Braves
The Atlanta Braves square off against the New York MetsJULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vázquez homers twice to lead Pérez and Red Sox past Mets 4-2
Christian Vázquez hit two more home runs and Martín Pérez gave Boston’s patchwork rotation a much-needed lift Thursday night, leading the Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the New York...JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried dominates, retires first 14, as Braves edge Rays 2-1
Max Fried retired Tampa Bay’s first 14 batters and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Atlanta Braves beat the Rays 2-1JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta Braves: Sean Newcomb is the Key to Rotation Stability There's no such thing as a flawless starting rotation one through five in Major League Baseball. Teams can only aspire to have rotation stab...
JULY 28, 2020 • BASEBALLESSENTIAL.COM
Porcello flops in Mets debut, Swanson's 5 RBIs lead Braves
Dansby Swanson tied his career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves chased an erratic Rick Porcello during the third inning of his New York Mets debut in a 14-1 blowoutJULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid outing Sunday Newcomb pitched 3.1 innings, allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out one in a no-decision versus the Mets on Sunday.
Impact If he didn't have workload limitations, Newcomb could have had an easy win as the Braves shellacked the Mets 14-1 in the contest. The 27-year-old southpaw will instead settle for a decent debut to his 2020 campaign. He'll likely be limited again when he gets a rematch with the Mets on Friday.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Porcello expected to start as New York hosts Atlanta
The New York Mets host the Atlanta BravesJULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ozuna homers off Díaz, Braves beat Mets in new extras format
Marcell Ozuna hit a tying homer off shaky closer Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, Dansby Swanson scored automatic runner Adam Duvall with a leadoff single in the 10th...JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Many happy returns to MLB mounds
Several pitchers make long-awaited returns to major league mounds SundayJULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks good in Monday's scrimmage Freeman (illness) picked up three hits, including a home run and a double, during Monday's intrasquad scrimmage, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact All three hits came off projected starter Sean Newcomb. Freeman has been getting in plenty of work since rejoining the team, hitting in every inning during the last three scrimmages and amassing about 20 at-bats in total, and he figures to be in the lineup for exhibition games against the Marlins on Tuesday and Wednesday. Barring any kind of setback in his recovery from COVID-19, Freeman appears to be on track to play Opening Day.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slotted in as No. 4 starter Foltynewicz will start in Monday's game against the Rays, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Foltynewicz was effective in Thursday's intrasquad game, and he'll start behind Sean Newcomb in the rotation to begin the season. Foltynewicz should face an innings limit over his first couple turns through the rotation as the team plans to roll out their starters with caution to begin the season. The 28-year-old posted a 4.54 ERA and 105:37 K:BB in 21 starts last season after missing the first several weeks with an elbow injury.
JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in third game Newcomb will start Sunday against the Mets, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Newcomb was battling for a rotation spot during camp, and he'll serve as the starter for the team's third game of the season. However, Newcomb should face an innings limit over his first couple turns through the rotation as the team attempts to use caution with their starters to begin the season. The southpaw posted a 3.16 ERA and 65:29 K:BB over 68.1 innings in 55 appearances (four starts) with the Braves last season.
JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rockies game thread no. 98: Jon Gray vs. Sean Newcomb Start time, lineups, and discussion for game 98 of our 2020 season simulation
JULY 18, 2020 • PURPLEROW.COM
Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays
Opening day rosters have gained clarity as the Atlanta Braves reached an agreement with outfielder Yasiel Puig, and Tampa Bay pitcher Tyler Glasnow provided hopes for teams awaitin...JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans
Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last weekJULY 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in rotation mix Wright will compete for the final spot in the Braves' rotation with Felix Hernandez opting out of the 2020 season, Charles Odum of the Associated Press reports.
Impact He seems like the most deserving option, but Wright will have to stave off Sean Newcomb and, to a lesser extent, Bryse Wilson, in the coming weeks. Wright logged a 2.60 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 92:23 K:BB in 79.2 innings over his final 13 starts at Triple-A last season and posted a 2.03 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 13.1 innings this spring.
JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' Felix Hernandez opts out of season due to pandemic
Former Cy Young winner Félix Hernández has opted out of the 2020 season, at least temporarily ending his bid to revive his career with the Atlanta BravesJULY 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Birthday Boy Sean Newcomb Could Be Key for Braves Rotation in 2020 Sean Newcomb was demoted to the bullpen last year, but he has a second chance to show what he can do in the starting rotation for the Atlant...
JUNE 12, 2020 • 12UP.COM
Atlanta Braves: Sean Newcomb join the rotation in 2020 or will he stay in the bullpen? Sean Newcomb had a rebirth of sorts in the bullpen in 2019, and now will get a chance to join the rotation in 2020. How will it go?
FEBRUARY 16, 2020 • TOMAHAWKTAKE.COM
Atlanta Braves: Can Sean Newcomb Win The Final Rotation Spot? The Atlanta Braves have fierce competition between Sean Newcomb, Bryse Wilson, Kyle Wright, and Felix Hernandez for the final spot in the st...
FEBRUARY 13, 2020 • ATLALLDAY.COM
Braves place Newcomb on 7-day concussion injured list
Braves place Newcomb on 7-day concussion injured listJUNE 19, 2019
