Kevin Newman IF FA Sat 6/12/21 4:02 PM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Newman owns a .428 OPS over his last 16 games, though that isn't a whole lot worse than the .515 OPS he posted over his first 41 contests. Erik Gonzalez starts at shortstop in his absence.
Kevin Newman IF FA Sun 6/6/21 12:51 PM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Erik Gonzalez will fill in at shortstop for Newman, who takes a seat after starting in each of the Pirates' last seven games. After closing May as the Pirates' No. 2 hitter, Newman had slotted seventh or eighth in the order in each of his last four starts. The return of everyday first baseman Colin Moran (groin) from the injured list Sunday likely means Newman will continue to hit out of a bottom-third spot on a regular basis.
Kevin Newman IF FA Sat 5/29/21 10:33 AM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Newman had gone 2-for-7 with a double, a run and a strikeout across the last two games. Cole Tucker will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
Kevin Newman IF FA Thu 5/27/21 8:36 AM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Newman snapped a three-game hitless run with a solid offensive output, especially considering the Pirates only racked up five hits throughout the game. That said, Newman is not a regular contributor on offense and it's hard to rely on him for sustained production on a game-to-game basis. The infielder is only hitting .226 with a .535 OPS. three extra-base hits and a 4:4 BB:K across 88 plate appearances this month.
Kevin Newman IF FA Tue 5/25/21 4:32 PM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game agains the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
This figures to be just a day off for Newman, as he's been a consistent presence in Pittsburgh's lineup during the Pirates' first 46 games. Cole Tucker will start at shortstop.
Kevin Newman IF FA Mon 5/17/21 8:51 AM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman went 0-for-3 with a walk and his first stolen base of the season in Sunday's 4-1 loss to San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
His overall numbers (.204/.236/.255) remain abysmal, but he has shown glimmers of hope with a .236 batting average in 72 at-bats since April 24. Primarily due to injuries of his teammates, Newman has batted second in the lineup over the last five games. He ranks second among all shortstops with a 3.5 WAR on defense and his competition for playing time, Erik Gonzalez, is batting just .149 since April 25.
Kevin Newman IF FA Fri 5/7/21 11:17 AM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Newman started the past three games and will take a seat after going 2-for-11 with one walk and one strikeout. Erik Gonzalez will take over at shortstop while Todd Frazier starts at third base Friday.
Kevin Newman IF FA Sun 5/2/21 10:26 AM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Newman started the past eight games and will receive a day off after going 7-for-28 with one homer, four RBI and three runs during that stretch. Erik Gonzalez will start at shortstop and bat sixth Sunday for Pittsburgh.
Kevin Newman IF FA Sat 5/1/21 12:21 AM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman went 2-for-4 with a run and one RBI in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The Pirates were unable to record any extra-base hits in Friday's contest, but Newman put the team on the board with a two-out single in the bottom of the fourth inning. Newman is now hitting .205 with a home run, six RBI and six runs this season.
Kevin Newman IF FA Sun 4/25/21 12:47 AM
Kevin Newman
IF FA
Newman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI on Saturday against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Newman took Michael Pineda deep in the fifth inning, going back-to-back with Michael Perez. It was his first home run of the campaign and only his third extra-base hit overall. As that implies, Newman has yet to get his bat going, as he's hitting just .176/.208/.250 across 72 plate appearances.