KEVIN NEWMAN NEWS

Batting stance change and good luck aiding Kevin Newman's hot start to spring BRADENTON, Fla. — Sometimes things just seem easier for hitters in a given stretch of play. That’s the case for Pirates infielder Kevin Newm...

MARCH 17, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this year

MARCH 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Bats against Philly Newman (hamstring) served as the team's designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact While he didn't play in the field, Newman saw his first action in a week. He made it through the game without re-injuring himself and figures to see time at shortstop in the coming days.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Kevin Newman Is Back in the Lineup After missing some time with an injury, the Pittsburgh Pirates are seeing one of their regulars back in the lineup. The Pittsburgh Pirates h...

MARCH 14, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

With shortstops Kevin Newman, Cole Tucker injured, Pirates preach patience in recovery When two of the three players fighting for the same starting job end up seeing Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk,...

MARCH 10, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates appear to have avoided scare with Kevin Newman Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman has been feeling much better since leaving Sunday’s game with left hamstring tightness.

MARCH 10, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

No longer feeling hamstring issue Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Newman is no longer feeling tightness in his hamstring, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Newman left Sunday's spring game against Baltimore due to left hamstring tightness, but he's no longer dealing with the issue. The 27-year-old isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's spring matchup against the Yankees, but he should be available going forward.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Exits with hamstring tightness Newman was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old went 2-for-2 with a double, a run and two RBI before leaving the game. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but even if it's a minor issue Newman figures to take it easy for a couple days.

MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good day at plate Newman went 2-for-2 with a walk Thursday against the Braves.

Impact He's in the middle of a three-way competition for time at shortstop with Cole Tucker and Erik Gonzalez. Newman, who bobbled away a ground ball for an error Thursday, needs to prove himself again both offensively and defensively after a miserable 2020. He slashed just .224/.281/.276 with one homer and no steals in 172 plate appearances after hitting .308 with 12 homers and 16 steals in 2019. Newman closed out last season on the injured list with a knee injury but is back to full health for 2021.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz is happy moonlighting in the outfield but insists he's still a shortstop

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

All over spring training, baseball enjoyed a bevy of reassuring signs Sunday on the opening day of Grapefruit and Cactus league play

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Eager to flush 2020, Kevin Newman sets sights on regaining shortstop job Feb. 27—BRADENTON, Fla. — Kevin Newman had at least one reason to celebrate what occurred last season, as his wife, Shayne, carried the coup...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Eager to flush 2020, Kevin Newman sets sights on regaining shortstop job Kevin Newman struggled with a couple things in 2020. He’s hoping to move past that and again become the Pirates’ starting shortstop.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates 2B Frazier focusing on the present, not the future

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier says he's focusing on the present and not the future

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Cleared for spring workouts Newman (knee) was spotted fielding grounders at shortstop Monday during the Pirates' first workout for position players, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Newman's presence on the field to begin spring training suggests that he's made a full recovery from the left knee contusion that sidelined him late in the 2020 campaign. Before the injury surfaced, Newman was in the midst of a brutal season, with his .557 OPS over 172 plate appearances representing a 242-point drop from 2019. After being locked in as a full-time player heading into last season, Newman will likely now have to battle Erik Gonzalez and Cole Tucker for a starting job at shortstop this spring.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates: 2021 Make or Break Season for Kevin Newman The Pittsburgh Pirates have a farm system that is loaded with middle infield talent that is quickly cloing in on the Majors. Due to this, 20...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates A to Z: After sophomore slump, Kevin Newman focused on rediscovering swing During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfiel...

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Examining Kevin Newman’s 2020 Regression After a terrific rookie season in 2019, in a predictable outcome, infielder Kevin Newman regressed for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020. Infie...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Molina homers, Flaherty fans 11 as Cardinals top Pirates 2-1

Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer and Jack Flaherty pitched six dominant innings as the St. Louis Cardinals kept their hold on a postseason spot with a 2-1 victory over the Pittsbu...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Knee injury ends season The Pirates placed Newman on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a contusion to the peroneal nerve of his left knee, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The injury isn't believed to be especially significant, but the timing of Newman's placement on the IL means his 2020 campaign is over. The 27-year-old took a big step back this season, with his OPS dropping 242 from his 2019 mark. Newman also failed to record a stolen base after going 16-for-24 on steal attempts last season. Adam Frazier and Erik Gonzalez will likely serve as Pittsburgh's everyday starters in the middle infield the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

O'Neill ends no-hit bid, Cardinals rally past Pirates 5-4

Tyler O’Neill hit a two-run double to end a no-hit bid started by Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Pirates 5-4

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Struggles persist Friday Newman went 0-for-4 with a pair of walks in Friday's doubleheader loss to the Cardinals.

Impact He also made his seventh error of the season. Newman is batting .156 (5-for-32) since Sept. 9 with no extra-base hits. Prior to the season, he mentioned stealing bases as an area of expansion to his game but he was unsuccessful in his lone attempt. He dealt with an undisclosed injury during summer camp thought to be oblique related. For whatever reasons, his sophomore season has proven to be a disappointment. Newman is slashing .229/.281/.281 in 168 plate appearances with one homer and 10 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals sweep Pirates to gain ground in playoff push

Rookie Dylan Carlson hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run outburst to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a doubleheader sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory in the n...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press