MLB Power Rankings: One Player to Watch for Each Team in September We’ve made it to the stretch run of the regular season, and there’s plenty left unsettled as the playoffs approach. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
Seven Underrated Acquisitions of the MLB Offseason There were all kinds of free agent signings and trades that shocked baseball fans this winter, but these under-the-radar moves could be just as impactful as the headliners. Sports Illustrated · Mar 6
American League Offseason Grades: Orioles Lead, Yankees Lag The junior circuit has more teams receiving tougher grades after less than impressive approaches to hot stove season. Sports Illustrated · Feb 18
Red Sox trade pitcher Sean Newcomb to Athletics Red Sox trade pitcher Sean Newcomb of Brockton, Massachusetts to Athletics. Newcomb is returning to the Athletics. The Sports Daily · May 28, 2025
Stylish Family Moment: Sean Newcomb And Family Radiate Happiness Sean Newcomb and his family stun with coordinated stylish outfits, showcasing unity and love beyond appearances. Top News · Apr 5, 2024
Cardinals' Jordan Montgomery runs his scoreless innings streak against Cubs to 22 in 8-0 rout ST. LOUIS — Whether the venue has been Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field or Busch Stadium, the result has been the same this year when left-hander Jordan Montgomery faces the Chicago Cubs. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Sep 3, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Pandemic a distant memory for MLB teams — at least until they’re forced to adjust rosters for series in Toronto My dream World Series matchup for 2022 would be the Toronto Blue Jays vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. Chicago Tribune · Aug 30, 2022
Why David Ross pulled Adrian Sampson in fourth inning of Cubs’ loss to Brewers Sampson allowed one run in 3 1⁄3 innings, but Ross went to Sean Newcomb, who got rocked for six runs in one inning. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2022
Adrian Sampson — 1 of 2 Chicago Cubs who can’t travel to Toronto because of vaccine requirements — gets pulled early from 9-7 loss MILWAUKEE — Adrian Sampson handed off the baseball to Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, visibly unhappy at his removal. Chicago Tribune · Aug 29, 2022
Cubs option Adrian Sampson to trim roster to 13-pitcher limit, recall Nelson Velazquez MLB and the players’ union twice pushed back the 13-pitcher limit amid injury concerns coming out of a short spring training. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2022
Cubs’ Willson Contreras, Nico Hoerner rejoin starting lineup in 20-5 loss to Reds Cubs manager David Ross also provided more information on Caleb Kilian’s timeline for a big-league call-up. Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022
Willson Contreras remains out of the Chicago Cubs lineup, but manager David Ross says an IL stint is unlikely The last thing the struggling Chicago Cubs need is catcher Willson Contreras sidelined by an injury. Chicago Tribune · May 24, 2022
‘The world we’re living in’: MLB, Cubs still navigating COVID-19 challenges The Cubs are also dealing with a spike in ankle injuries. Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022
How Braves’ Jesse Chavez impacted Ethan Roberts in brief Cubs reunion Chavez appeared in three games for the Cubs this year before they traded him to Atlanta last week for left-hander Sean Newcomb. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022 Mark Bradley: The curious case of Sean Newcomb, a Brave no longer Sean Newcomb was once a big deal. He'd been drafted in Round 1 by the Angels. He was a reason the Braves were willing to trade Andrelton Simmons, among the best defensive shortstops ever, in 2015. For one shining moment, Newcomb seemed the best of the ballyhooed lot of young…
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 22, 2022 Sean Newcomb looking for a fresh start with Cubs After falling out of favor with the Braves, the former first-round draft pick is hoping to get a lot of work as he tries to regain his lost form. “I feel physically as good as I ever have,” he said. “It’s just getting my confidence and feel back. Pitching a…
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 22, 2022 Cubs notebook: Frank Schwindel finding his groove again The first baseman, who hit .342 last season, came into Thursday night’s game against the Pirates with a modest nine-game hitting streak. “Kind of a slow start ... but I’m started to swing the bat better.”