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Tallies first stolen base Newman went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Newman tallied his only hit of the game in the second inning. He then proceeded to steal second base -- his first of the season -- and came around to score on a base hit by Roberto Perez. Newman has been in the Pirates' lineup four times in the last five matchups, and he's recorded three hits in 16 at-bats with two runs scored in that span.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Newman isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Newman started in the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a run. Hoy Park will take over at shortstop and bat ninth Thursday.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers bring 1-0 series lead over Pirates into game 2

The Milwaukee Brewers take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Newman (groin) is starting Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Newman missed three consecutive games due to a groin issue, but he'll be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Milwaukee. He hit .217 with a triple, three doubles, five RBI and a run in his first six appearances of the year.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday

APRIL 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Chavis leads Pirates to comeback win over Nationals

Michael Chavis drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 and take the four-game series

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Sidelined again Sunday Newman (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Newman will miss his third game in a row on account of the groin issue. Diego Castillo will draw the start at shortstop in place of Newman, who is being viewed as day-to-day. In the event Newman's groin forces him to the injured list, the Pirates could bring up top prospect Oneil Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis to step in as the team's everyday shortstop.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals play in game 4 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Washington Nationals

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Chavis' three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals

Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-4

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Dealing with groin issue Newman is considered day-to-day with a groin injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Newman has been out of the lineup Friday and Saturday, though no injury had been announced. It's unclear whether the issue will cause a stint on the injured list. Cole Tucker and Hoy Park have gotten looks as shortstop in Newman's absence, while Oneil Cruz awaits a promotion at Triple-A Indianapolis.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Newman is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.

Impact Newman started the first six games of the season at shortstop but has now been on the bench for two in a row. Cole Tucker will take over for him this time around.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Newman is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Newman started the first six games of the season and has a hit in all but one contest, going 5-for-23 with a triple, three doubles, five RBI and a run. Hoy Park will shift to shortstop Friday in place of Newman, while Diego Casto starts at the keystone.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds, Vogelbach power Pirates to 9-4 win over Nationals

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run after settling his arbitration case with $13.5 million, two-year contract, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates overcome a three-run deficit to beat...

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Knocks in two Newman went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and two RBI on Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Newman delivered a two-RBI triple in the third inning to put the Pirates up 5-1. Though he has a .097 ISO across 1,371 career plate appearacnes, Newman has quietly started the 2022 campaign with some pop in his bat. Across 21 plate appearances, he has delivered two doubles and a triple, and he has also tallied one hit in four of his five starts.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gamel 3-run homer, Hayes' 4 hits lift Pirates over Cubs 6-2

Ben Gamel hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes went 4 for 4 a day after getting a big contract and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 for a two-g...

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets Monday off Newman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Pittsburgh and St. Louis are concluding their four-game series with a matinee contest, so Newman is likely just getting a breather for the start of a seven-game week for the Pirates. He started at shortstop in each of the first three games of the season, going 3-for-12 with two doubles and an RBI while slotting in fifth, ninth and sixth in the batting order. Hoy Park will draw the start at shortstop Monday, but Newman appears to be fairly secure in an everyday role in the middle infield.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' defense turns gem after gem vs. Cards ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Maybe the best defensive play of the afternoon was the double play in the second inning. Maybe it was third baseman Ke’Bry...

APRIL 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Chavis' grand slam lifts Prates over Cardinals 9-4

Michael Chavis hit a go-ahead grand slam as Pittsburgh overcame a three-run, third-inning deficit, and the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 for their first win this season

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Arenado, Cardinals minus ill manager Marmol beat Pirates 6-2

Nolan Arenado hit three doubles and a single, Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Waino, O'Neill lift Cards over Pirates in Pujols' return

Adam Wainwright pitched six scoreless innings, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and drove in five, and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrated Albert Pujols’ return with a 9-0 season...

APRIL 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Towering Pirates shortstop Cruz aiming for big league spot

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is hoping to turn last season's cameo into a full-time gig

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

'I'm still that hitter': Kevin Newman working to answer another Pirates challenge Last year the Pirates challenged Kevin Newman to fix his defense. He did. In a big way. This year, their challenge is on the offensive side.

MARCH 20, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Three positions up for grabs in Pirates' opening day lineup

Anthony Alford won the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting center fielder’s job in spring training last year then lost it less than a month into the season

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Analysis: Pirates' decision to keep Kevin Newman hard to process The Pirates have a crowded middle-infield situation to untangle, yet they signed Kevin Newman for $1.95 million. Doesn’t make sense.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout

Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a li...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

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Brewers bring 1-0 series lead over Pirates into game 2

Brewers take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

Chavis leads Pirates to comeback win over Nationals

Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals play in game 4 of series

Chavis' three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals

Reynolds, Vogelbach power Pirates to 9-4 win over Nationals

Gamel 3-run homer, Hayes' 4 hits lift Pirates over Cubs 6-2

Chavis' grand slam lifts Prates over Cardinals 9-4

Arenado, Cardinals minus ill manager Marmol beat Pirates 6-2

Waino, O'Neill lift Cards over Pirates in Pujols' return

Towering Pirates shortstop Cruz aiming for big league spot

Three positions up for grabs in Pirates' opening day lineup

Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout