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Sean Newcomb

RP, #16

ERA

6.00

Player Bio

HT/WT

6' 5", 255 lbs

Age

Born

06-12-1993

Batting/Throwing

L/L

Schultz: Braves’ Sean Newcomb trying to rebuild career, says, ‘I know I’m a starter’

Newcomb is 27 years old and has pitched in only four major-league seasons, but he finds himself at a bit of a crossroads.

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Schultz: Braves’ Sean Newcomb trying to rebuild career, says, ‘I know I’m a starter’

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.

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Sean Newcomb sent down by Braves after getting rocked by Phillies

Sean Newcomb gets another shot at Braves rotation, but it could be make-or-break time

After working mostly as a reliever in 2019, Newcomb is getting a chance to prove he deserves to be back in Atlanta's rotation.

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Sean Newcomb gets another shot at Braves rotation, but it could be make-or-break time

The Dodgers are as prepared as ever for the Braves' Game 3 starter shake-up

The Dodgers will face left-hander Sean Newcomb in Game 3 in Atlanta. The 23-year-old fared well against the Dodgers back in July.

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The Dodgers are as prepared as ever for the Braves' Game 3 starter shake-up

Braves shake things up, turn to Sean Newcomb for Game 3 against Dodgers

Sean Newcomb will make the start in Game 3 of Atlanta's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Braves shake things up, turn to Sean Newcomb for Game 3 against Dodgers

Rosenthal: Tension exists as MLB, teams and players look for solutions to offensive and embarrassing social media posts

Even as club and league officials express the hope that the unsettling events of the summer will serve as “teachable moments,” a certain tension exists within the sport.

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Rosenthal: Tension exists as MLB, teams and players look for solutions to offensive and embarrassing social media posts

Newcomb's woes continue, but Braves still cut into their magic number to clinch

Atlanta loses to Washington but still cuts into its magic number to win the National League East title with another Philadelphia loss.

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Newcomb's woes continue, but Braves still cut into their magic number to clinch

'Folty' complete game moves Braves closer to title, and Anibal Sanchez has helped them get where they are

Advice from Sanchez proves transformational for Mike Foltynewicz, whose complete game helps the Braves cut their magic number to 12. 'Folty' isn't the only Brave to benefit from Sanchez's wisdom.

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'Folty' complete game moves Braves closer to title, and Anibal Sanchez has helped them get where they are

Youthful Braves excelling in playoff race, push NL East lead to 5 games

They continue to show resilience despite a roster loaded with rookies and other young players who’ve never been through a 162-game season, let alone a stressful playoff run.

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Youthful Braves excelling in playoff race, push NL East lead to 5 games

Ender Inciarte's second-half resurgence sparked by swing adjustment and new-found confidence

After a typically slow start to the season, Inciarte has turned it on in the second half. He has thrived since switching to the second spot in the order Aug. 20, batting .375 with two homers.

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Ender Inciarte's second-half resurgence sparked by swing adjustment and new-found confidence

Another Acuña homer, another hit-by-pitch, and some retaliation

There were no bench-clearing incidents this time, but after Ronald Acuña is hit again, Braves starter Sean Newcomb plunks a Marlins player as the bad blood between the teams continues.

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