Two weeks ago, offensive old tweets from Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Hader were exposed. Over the weekend, two more MLB players found themselves in a similar predicament.
After coming this close to tossing a no-hitter Sunday, Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb saw his tweets from 2011-12 surface. The posts used homophobic slurs and racist language.
Newcomb's Twitter account has since been deleted. After reporters left the clubhouse following the game, Newcomb learned his old tweets had been exposed. He asked to bring the media back in.
"This is something that obviously can’t be happening," Newcomb said. "I feel bad about it. I don't mean to offend anybody. I definitely regret it."
Additionally, the tweets of Washington Nationals shortshop Trea Turner—who was 18 at the time of the posts—also surfaced. The Washington Post summarized Turner's posts:
Turner and Nationals manager Mike Rizzo both issued statements.
The MLB previously did not fine or suspend Hader, opting instead to order that he attends sensitivity training. Newcomb and Turner will likely receive a similar punishment.
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