Sean Newcomb - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Locks down five-out save Newcomb secured the save Sunday against the Guardians, allowing no runs on no hits and one walk in 1.2 innings. He struck out two.

Impact The White Sox are searching for some stability at closer, and Newcomb could be working his way into the mix. The veteran southpaw has successfully converted two saves in his past five appearances, and Chicago figures to mix and match its high-leverage options that also include Seranthony Dominguez and Grant Taylor going forward. Through 52.1 innings, Newcomb has a 2.58 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB with three saves in four opportunities.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox outlast Guardians 7-6 to split AL Central showdown series

Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Kyle Teel and Tristan Peters added solo shots as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 to split a four-game series betwee...

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Khalil Watson's single in the 10th inning gives the Guardians a 4-3 win over the White Sox

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records eight-out save Newcomb earned the save Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing one walk while striking out two over 2.2 scoreless innings.

Impact With the closer committee of Seranthony Dominguez, Grant Taylor and Bryan Hudson all pitching in each of the previous two days, Newcomb was called upon after Sean Burke delivered 6.1 innings of one-run ball. The veteran left-hander took over from there and worked around a lone walk to secure his second save of the season. Newcomb has been excellent since the start of May, posting a 1.50 ERA during that stretch. He now owns a 2.44 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB across 48 innings this season.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Vargas hits a home run to lift Chicago White Sox over Cleveland Guardians, 2-1

Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning, Sean Burke struck out six in 6 1/3 innings, and the Chicago White Sox claimed sole possession of first place in the AL Ce...

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Perfect as opener Saturday Newcomb didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's loss to the Tigers, throwing three perfect innings as the opener. He struck out four.

Impact The veteran southpaw ended up staying in the game longer than any other White Sox pitcher in what became a true bullpen day, and Newcomb needed 42 pitches (28 strikes) to retire all nine batters he faced -- his biggest workload since April 22, when he tossed 44 pitches against the Diamondbacks. There's been no indication Chicago intends to stretch Newcomb out to be a regular starter or bulk reliever, as he's been too valuable in the bullpen. Through 45.1 innings over 29 appearances (one start) this season, he's delivered a 2.58 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 44:11 K:BB with five holds and a save.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Melton allows one hit in six innings, Tigers beat White Sox 4-1

Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers’ offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Opening Saturday's contest Newcomb (triceps) will serve as the opening pitcher during Saturday's game against the Tigers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Newcomb was removed from his last appearance with a triceps contusion after getting hit by a comebacker, but he seems to be feeling well enough to take on his first opening assignment of the season Saturday. The 33-year-old southpaw has been one of the most reliable members of Chicago's bullpen this season, turning in a 2.76 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 42.1 frames. He could remain in the game for multiple innings before allowing the bullpen to take over.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox visit the Tigers to open 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White Sox to start a three-game series

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Yankees host the White Sox, look to continue home win streak

The New York Yankees host the Chicago White Sox aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Bellinger and Goldschmidt homer as surging Yankees beat White Sox 10-5

Cody Bellinger hit an early homer and finished a triple shy of the cycle, Paul Goldschmidt homered for the third time in four games and the surging New York Yankees used another bi...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Exits with bruised triceps Newcomb was removed from Wednesday's game against the Yankees with a left triceps contusion, source reports.

Impact Newcomb was hit by a line drive in the fifth inning of Wednesday's contest, forcing him to come out of the game after recording just two outs. The White Sox have labeled him as day-to-day, though he may be unavailable out of the bullpen for a day or two so that he can recover.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Newcomb leaves game after line drive strikes pitching arm NEW YORK – White Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb left Wednesday night’s game against the Yankees in the bottom of the fifth inning with an appa...

JUNE 18 • MLB.COM

Montgomery, Antonacci and Meidroth homer in 6-run 6th as White Sox top Dodgers 6-4

Colson Montgomery, Sam Antonacci and Chase Meidroth homered in Chicago’s six-run sixth inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Davis Martin works 6 scoreless innings and White Sox move atop AL Central with 2-1 win over Braves

Davis Martin threw six scoreless innings for his ninth win as the Chicago White Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to move into first place in the AL Central

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Records two-inning save Newcomb notched a save against the Royals on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter over two scoreless innings.

Impact Newcomb entered in the eighth inning with Chicago holding a three-run lead. He tossed a scoreless frame, then saw the White Sox tack on a run in the bottom of the inning. Newcomb returned for the ninth and retired the side in order to lock down the save. Primary closer Seranthony Dominguez pitched each of the previous two days, and it's unclear if he would have been called upon in the ninth anyway since the White Sox held a four-run lead. Dominguez remains the team's clear top ninth-inning option, so fantasy managers probably shouldn't expect Newcomb to see many additional save chances going forward.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Romo hits first 2 career home runs as White Sox beat Soriano and Angels, 5-2

Drew Romo hit the first two home runs of his career — one from each side of the plate — as the Chicago White Sox beat the skidding Los Angeles Angels 5-2

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Impressive out of bullpen Newcomb went 1.2 shutout innings allowing just one hit while striking out three batters in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Impact Newcomb entered in the seventh inning, keeping the game knotted at two before Seranthony Dominguez blew the game in the ninth. The 32-year-old got off to a rocky start to begin 2026, allowing six earned runs over his first 10 innings prior to this appearance. The left-hander has recorded multiple lengthy relief appearances, establishing himself as a mid-relief pitcher out of the bullpen for Chicago.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat White Sox 2-0 as Chicago's scoreless streak reaches 20 innings

Michael Wacha struck out seven while pitching four-hit ball through eight innings, Maikel Garcia homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 2-0 on Saturday as Chicago’s...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Gunnar Henderson homers again as the Orioles beat the White Sox 4-2

Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in Baltimore’s three-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 for their eighth straight victory over the S...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Miguel Vargas hits grand slam, White Sox beat Marlins 9-4 for first win of the season

Miguel Vargas hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hays hammered a three-run shot and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 for their first win t...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Will pitch out of bullpen in 2026 White Sox manager Will Venable told reporters Saturday that Newcomb will work out of the bullpen for the 2026 season, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Newcomb has operated as a starter for most of his major-league career, but he found success out of the bullpen with the Red Sox and Athletics in 2025, posting a 2.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 91:31 K:BB across 92.1 innings. He inked a one-year deal with the White Sox in December and was competing for a rotation spot for the 2026 season. Although he won't open the season as a starter, Newcomb could see some spot starts to help give the White Sox's rotation extra rest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive spring outing Newcomb allowed two runs (none earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out six across 3.0 innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.

Impact Newcomb has made four spring outings and had allowed six earned runs across eight innings entering Friday's outing. His appearance against the Cubs was his most positive of the spring, and he also ramped up to 63 pitches. Newcomb looks likely to begin the season in long relief, but he could work in a swing role and still has a chance to crack the rotation.