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On YouTubeAthletics News / Chicago White Sox on SI / January 7
Sean Newcomb To Compete For Starting Role With White Sox
From starter to high-leverage reliever and everywhere in between, Sean Newcomb had wide-ranging roles for the Boston Red Sox and Athletics in 2025. And he handled it well, accumulating the second-most wins above replacement, 1.7, in his nine-year MLB career.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7
Cubs claim Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox
The Cubs have claimed left-hander Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The Sox designated Rolison for assignment when they needed to open a 40-man roster spot for free agent signee Sean Newcomb.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23
Chicago White Sox Add Key Lefty From A's Bullpen
The Chicago White Sox keep on spending money this winter Just days after they surprisingly signed power hitting Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami, the Sox are at it again.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / December 23
White Sox reach 1-year deal with LHP Sean Newcomb
The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms Tuesday with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. Newcomb, 32, posted a 2-5 record with two saves and a 2.73 ERA in 48 games (five starts) last season split between the Boston Red Sox and Athletics.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23
White Sox add ‘arguably best left-handed reliever left on market’
Fresh off signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal just a couple of days ago, the Chicago White Sox aren’t done spending. As GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable look to continue progress on the team’s rebuild, another piece of the puzzle was added on Tuesday.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24
Veteran lefty Sean Newcomb to sign with White Sox, 'will at least get the chance to start'
The White Sox announced that they’re in agreement with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year deal that guarantees the southpaw $4.5MM.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 17
With Bullpen Options Dwindling, the A's Need to Bring Back Sean Newcomb
Heading into the offseason, the A's desperately needed to add pitching if they wanted a chance to compete in the AL West in 2026. We are now halfway through December, and the only move to address the need was signing former Yankees and Cubs right-hander Mark Leiter Jr.
Athletics 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.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 3
A's Lose First Three Players to Free Agency
With the World Series now complete, the Major League Baseball offseason is underway, and it's not going to stop for anyone. On Sunday, 137 players became free agents, and three of those players finished the year in the clubhouse with the Athletics.
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.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
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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