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On YouTubeAthletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 27
Former Braves Rotation Mainstay Garnering Interest as Starting Pitcher
A former member of the Atlanta Braves rotation might have a chance to see starting action again after years of mainly coming out of the bullpen. According to The Athletic, former Braves starter Sean Newcomb has received interest on the free-agent market as a starting pitcher, as well as as a reliever.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26
Sean Newcomb is receiving interest as a starting pitcher
Free-agent left-hander Sean Newcomb has gotten attention from teams both as a starter and reliever, write Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / November 21
2025 Athletics Season In Review: Sean Newcomb 
Sean Newcomb’s first go-around with the A’s was nondescript, similar to his entire career to that point, but after the Red Sox signed him for $1M and decided to move on from him mid-season, the A’s decided to give Newcomb another whirl.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 10
Key Piece of A's Bullpen May Not Be Returning
When the A's were struggling earlier this season, they made a deal with the Boston Red Sox to acquire Sean Newcomb in a trade, bringing him back to the clubhouse he's been a part of the previous two seasons.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 20
A's Lose Key Reliever For Stretch Run
With Zack Gelof dislocating his left shoulder during Friday night's game in Pittsburgh, we were expecting an injury announcement on Saturday. What we weren't expecting was that left-hander Sean Newcomb would be joining him on the IL.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 16
Former Boston Red Sox Lefty Thriving Since Joining A's
Sean Newcomb started out as a first round pick of the Los Angeles Angeles back in 2014, going No. 15 overall, before being flipped as a big piece of the Andrelton Simmons deal with the Atlanta Braves following the 2015 season.
Athletics News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 2
Former Red Sox Pitcher Quietly Dominating Since May Trade
The Boston Red Sox have gone through a lot of pitchers this season. That can be said about every team in Major League Baseball at this point. There are just about four weeks left in the regular season.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 5
Who's Closing for the A's Now and in the Future?
Since Wednesday evening when the Athletics held Mason Miller out of the game before the Trade Deadline and deemed him "unavailable," the A's have not faced a save situation.
Athletics News / Empire Sports Media / July 9
The Yankees could target this veteran arm to improve pitching depth for cheap
With the Athletics firmly out of the playoff picture, the Yankees should be calling them regarding the availbility of any rentals on the roster. One of those rentals would be LHP Sean Newcomb, a starter turned reliever who has flourished in a bullpen role, flashing a deep repertoire and brilliant command.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 25
Three potential trade candidates for the Athletics
The A's will be sellers once more at the trade deadline. Let's take a look at three players who could be on the move.
Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 28
Athletics Roster Moves 5/28/25
The Athletics try to avoid a sweep against the Astros in their two-game series this afternoon. Currently, they hold a 23-32 record. Despite some strong individual performances, they sit in last place in the AL West and are eight games back from the Seattle Mariners.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Red Sox Trade Left-Handed Starter to Athletics
The Boston Red Sox have traded pitcher Sean Newcomb to the Athletics, the team’s official X account announced Tuesday afternoon: Newcomb was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox before this deal and will now look to bolster an improving Athletics’ squad.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27
Red Sox trade pitcher to Athletics
The Boston Red Sox are 27-29, sitting in fourth place in the American League East before Tuesday’s action kicks off. Alex Cora and Co. hope to snap their three-game losing streak in the second game of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / May 27
Boston Red Sox Trade Veteran Left-Hander to Athletics
After designating him for assignment over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox have traded left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb to the Athletics for cash considerations.
Athletics News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 27
Red Sox, Athletics Complete Trade Shipping 9-Year Veteran Out Of Boston
The Boston Red Sox had already removed left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb from the roster, but his exit from the organization is now official. Newcomb, the Massachussetts native and nine-year major league veteran, was designated for assignment on Saturday for the Red Sox to make room in their exhausted bullpen.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27
Athletics reunite with veteran left-hander in deal with Red Sox
He spent parts of the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Oakland, though knee problems limited his workload.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 25
Red Sox Cutting Ties With Versatile Hurler In Surprising Move
The Boston Red Sox made a somewhat surprising move on Saturday. This, isn’t about infielder Marcelo Mayer. He and Alex Bregman were the two biggest focuses of the day, but there was another move.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 3
Red Sox Likely To Cut Ties With 9-Year Veteran By Jun. 1, MLB Writer Warns
Making it to Major League Baseball is hard. Staying there is a lot harder. One Boston Red Sox journeyman caught a series of fortunate breaks to make the Opening Day roster in 2025.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24
Red Sox May Soon Cut Ties With 9-Year Veteran, Boston Area Native, Per Insider
It was an ugly evening at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, and starting pitching was one of the primary culprits. Left-hander Sean Newcomb has been an unexpected contributor for this Boston team so far, and not necessarily a positive one.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 16
Unlikely hero lifts Red Sox to series win over Rays
Just two days removed from an embarrassing 16-1 loss to open their series with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox needed just one run to beat Tampa Bay and win the series.
MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 18
Red Sox sign Mass. native Sean Newcomb to minor-league deal
The Red Sox signed free-agent left-hander Sean Newcomb to a minor-league contract earlier this week and invited him to major-league spring training, the club announced on Friday.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / January 17
Red Sox sign an old Braves friend to minor league deal
The Boston Red Sox announced today that Sean Newcomb will be one of five non-roster invitees to Spring Training. If you can believe it, Newcomb is still in baseball.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 17
Braves Pitcher From 2021 Championship Roster Signs With Red Sox
Left-handed starter Sean Newcomb is going home -- not to his first MLB home, but his childhood home -- to continue his baseball career. MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported Friday morning that the Boston Red Sox signed Newcomb to a minor-league deal for the 2025 season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20, 2023
A's Sean Newcomb undergoes right knee surgery, to be ready for spring training
In late September, the southpaw underwent a meniscus repair on his other knee. Two procedures, even if neither is expected to require a notable absence, surely isn’t how he envisioned the start to his A’s tenure.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2022
Cubs trade for reliever Sean Newcomb in deal with Braves
The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed relief pitcher Sean Newcomb from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez and cash considerations.
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