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Athletics beat Orioles 5-1 to win their first series in more than a month

Max Muncy homered and Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom each had two hits and an RBI as the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 to win their first series in more than a month

5 DAYS AGO

Red Sox trade left-hander Sean Newcomb to the Athletics for cash

The Boston Red Sox traded left-hander Sean Newcomb to the Athletics for an undisclosed amount of cash

MAY 27

A's place Kurtz on IL, acquire Newcomb in trade with Red Sox The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 25 with a strained left hip flexor and selected...

MAY 27 • MLB.COM

Shipped to A's The Athletics acquired Newcomb from the Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact The left-hander was designated for assignment by Boston over the weekend, but he found a new home on an MLB roster. Newcomb opened the season in the Red Sox's rotation before shifting to a long-relief role, and he had a 3.95 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 41:17 K:BB across 41 innings. The 31-year-old spent the 2023 and 2024 campaigns with the Athletics but pitched in just 14 games (two starts).

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Exits 40-man roster The Red Sox designated Newcomb for assignment Saturday.

Impact The move makes room on the roster for Luis Guerrero, who the Red Sox recalled from Triple-A Worcester. Newcomb has a 3.83 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB across 40 innings this season, but he has yielded seven runs (six earned) over his last 12.1 frames.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Handling mop-up role Newcomb allowed an earned run on one hit and two walks over two innings of relief Wednesday in the Red Sox's 5-1 loss to the Mets.

Impact Newcomb claimed a spot in the Boston rotation coming out of spring training but has been working exclusively out of the bullpen since late April after turning in a 4.43 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB in 22.1 innings over his five starts. His results over the past month as a reliever have been only marginally better (3.06 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB in 17.2 innings over six appearances), but Newcomb could nonetheless find himself in the mix for a spot start or bulk-relief appearance in the near future. As a result of postponements Thursday and Friday, the Red Sox will begin a stretch of six games in five days Saturday and will need to break in a temporary sixth starter at some point.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gleyber Torres homers and drives in 3 runs as Tigers rout Red Sox 14-2

Gleyber Torres homered and drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 14-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox

MAY 13

Racks up eight Ks in loss Newcomb (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings as the Red Sox fell 8-5 to the Mariners. He struck out eight.

Impact The Ks were a season high for the southpaw and he completed five innings for the first time, but Newcomb also served up his first homer of the season -- a three-run shot by J.P. Crawford in the fourth inning -- and he's issued multiple walks in all five of his outings. With Lucas Giolito (hamstring) set to come off the IL next week, Newcomb may have made his last start for Boston, but it's not clear if he'll shift to the bullpen or get bumped off the 26-man roster when that happens. Through 22.1 innings, Newcomb carries a 4.43 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox pitching falters in 8-5 loss to Mariners Red Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb (0-3) gave up four runs over five innings on eight hits, two walks and eight strikeouts

APRIL 24 • BOSTON.COM

Time in Red Sox' rotation likely running out for Sean Newcomb With one injured starting pitcher back in the Red Sox rotation and another due back next week, Sean Newcomb may be getting squeezed out.

APRIL 24 • MASSLIVE.COM

Emerson Hancock's 7 Ks, Crawford's HR, 4 RBIs help Mariners beat Red Sox 8-5

Right-hander Emerson Hancock struck out a career-high seven batters and J

APRIL 24

Red Sox face the Mariners leading series 1-0

The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 23

Bello leads Red Sox over Mariners 8-3 in season debut after recovering from shoulder strain

Brayan Bello allowed one run over five innings in his season debut, Triston Casas hit a three-run homer in the seventh and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 for thei...

APRIL 23

Hamilton homers, bullpen retires 13 of final 14 hitters, and Red Sox beat Rays 1-0

David Hamilton hit a third-inning home run, four pitchers combined to strike out 13 and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0

APRIL 17

Scoreless start against Rays Newcomb didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rays after allowing four hits and two walks in 4.2 scoreless innings. He struck out four.

Impact Despite falling one out shy of nabbing the potential win, Newcomb scattered four singles and didn't allow a single runner to reach third base during his time on the bump. Through 17.1 innings (four starts) this season, the journeyman southpaw holds a solid 3.63 ERA and 19:9 K:BB but a concerning 1.90 WHIP. Newcomb will be looking to work into the fifth inning for the first time this year in his next time out, currently slated for next week at home against the Mariners.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman leads Red Sox against the Rays following 5-hit performance

The Boston Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays after Alex Bregman had five hits on Tuesday in a 7-4 win over the Rays

APRIL 16

Handed second loss Newcomb (0-2) allowed six runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings to take the loss against the White Sox on Friday.

Impact The Red Sox's defense committed five errors, but the mostly cost one came as part of the White Sox's four-run fourth inning. This got Newcomb's pitch count up to 94 (60 strikes), and the offense didn't bail him out. He's now failed to complete five innings in all three of his starts this season, posting a 4.97 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB over 12.2 innings. He'll continue to struggle as long as he's putting that much traffic on the bases. Newcomb is likely to stay in the rotation for at least one more turn, as Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) could need one additional rehab start each. Newcomb's next start is projected to be on the road versus the Rays.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox enter matchup with the Red Sox on losing streak

The Chicago White Sox will try to end an eight-game losing streak when they play the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 11

Red Sox take advantage of Toronto miscues, rally to win 4-3 in 10th and avoid 4-game sweep

Pinch-runner David Hamilton scampered home when the drawn-in Toronto infield couldn’t handle Trevor Story’s nubber to second base and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 1...

APRIL 10

Red Sox deal righthander Quinn Priester to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Yophery Rodriguez - The Boston Globe Priester did not make the team out of spring training as the Sox went with Sean Newcomb and Richard Fitts to fill the rotation openings crea...

APRIL 7 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Fans five in no-decision Newcomb did not factor in the decision during a loss to Boston in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. He allowed one run on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings and struc...

Impact Newcomb wasn't very efficient but was able to limit the damage and escape a couple of threats. He kept the Cardinals off the board until Masyn Winn's RBI single in the fourth inning. Newcomb has been tagged with 14 hits through 8.2 innings so far, resulting in a 5.19 ERA. His next start is projected to be a road matchup against the White Sox.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 1 on Sunday Newcomb is scheduled to start for Boston in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against St. Louis, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday's matchup was postponed due to inclement weather, and the two teams will consequently play a twin bill Sunday. Newcomb is scheduled to oppose Andre Pallante in the opener, and the Red Sox have yet to announce their starter for the nightcap. Newcomb struggled in his first start of the campaign, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four batters over four innings in a loss to Baltimore on March 31.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 1 on Sunday Newcomb is scheduled to start for Boston in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against St. Louis, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday's matchup was postponed due to inclement weather, and the two teams will consequently play a twin bill Sunday. Newcomb is scheduled to oppose Andre Pallante in the opener, and the Red Sox have yet to announce their starter for the nightcap. Newcomb struggled in his first start of the campaign, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four batters over four innings in a loss to Baltimore on March 31.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Boston debut Newcomb (0-1) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks over four innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against Baltimore.

Impact All four runs against Newcomb came during an ugly first inning, but he still allowed five more baserunners over the next three frames. He threw 40 of 64 pitches for strikes and forced four whiffs on just five swings against his slurve. Newcomb has not made more than four starts at the MLB level since the 2018 season with Atlanta. He's currently projected to face the Cardinals at home this weekend, but will likely lose his rotation spot once Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) are ready to return sometime this month.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles score 4 in both the 1st and the 8th, top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore's home opener

Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, and the Orioles used a pair of big offensive innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-5

MARCH 31