Newcomb (2-8) took the loss Thursday against the Cubs after allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits with three walks and seven strikeouts over five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb settled down after surrendering a pair of first-inning tallies, but did allow a costly unearned run in the third on a bases-loaded walk following a Jace Peterson error. While the rookie southpaw has shown tantalizing upside with 83 strikeouts in 79.1 innings, he has also walked 47 batters for an unacceptable 5.33 BB/9. He'll hope for better luck Wednesday against the Rangers.