Will Smith returns to Dodgers lineup for series finale against Rockies
4 years, 7 months ago

Will Smith returns to Dodgers lineup for series finale against Rockies

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith tosses a ball out of play during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 1. Will Smith was activated Sunday and will return to the Dodgers’ lineup as they go for a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Stripling is trying to bounce back from a season-worst three-inning, seven-run start last week against the Seattle Mariners that raised his season ERA to 5.61, the highest for a Dodgers starter this season. Max Muncy will take Turner’s spot at third base, while left fielder Chris Taylor slots in third in the batting order. Right-hander Antonio Senzatela will start for Colorado, trying to snap his team’s six-game losing streak and deny the Dodgers their second three-game sweep of the season.

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Despite nagging ankle issue, Will Smith feels swing in ‘good spot’ after recent struggles
1 month ago

Despite nagging ankle issue, Will Smith feels swing in ‘good spot’ after recent struggles

LA Times  

On June 8 last year, during the Dodgers’ highly anticipated midseason series at Yankee Stadium, Will Smith ran hard trying to beat a throw. “It just stuck around all year,” Smith said, “and didn’t get better in the offseason.” Chalk it up as one more thing that went awry for the Dodgers catcher last year. “It just kind of is …

Will Smith, Gavin Stone return to life as Dodgers beat Brewers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Smith, Gavin Stone return to life as Dodgers beat Brewers

LA Times  

Will Smith is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel after hitting a solo home run in the second inning. But that battery got a much-needed jump start Tuesday night, Smith delivering three hits, including his first homer in more than a month, and Stone throwing five strong innings for his first win in seven weeks to lead the Dodgers …

Kiké Hernández caps milestone day with heroic effort in thrilling Dodgers win
8 months, 1 week ago

Kiké Hernández caps milestone day with heroic effort in thrilling Dodgers win

LA Times  

Kiké Hernández was having a pretty memorable Saturday even before he set foot in Dodger Stadium, the veteran utility man starting the weekend with an emotional family gathering to mark the day he reached 10 years of major league service time, a milestone fewer than 10% of players achieve. “It’s been a day of a lot of reflection,” Hernández said …

Smith homers 3 times, Freeman singles in the go-ahead runs in 8th and Dodgers beat Brewers 8-5
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Smith homers 3 times, Freeman singles in the go-ahead runs in 8th and Dodgers beat Brewers 8-5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith homered three times, Freddie Freeman singled in the go-ahead runs with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Friday night. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani struck out three times on his 30th birthday and is 0 for 11 — including six consecutive punchouts — since …

Will Smith hits three home runs as offense carries Dodgers past Brewers
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Smith hits three home runs as offense carries Dodgers past Brewers

LA Times  

Will Smith had one shot at history Friday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers were willing participants, choosing to pitch to the Dodgers catcher with runners on second and third and two outs in the eighth inning with the score tied, even after Smith had slugged three home runs in his first four plate appearances. “I mean, yeah, absolutely,” Dodgers closer …

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith smacks a 2-run homer to lift the Diamondbacks over the Giants 4-2
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith smacks a 2-run homer to lift the Diamondbacks over the Giants 4-2

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith connected for a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Monday night. “You play it in your mind almost every day.” The Diamondbacks have won three straight, while the Giants have dropped a season-high five in a row. “It’s a game …

Will Smith homers twice as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets with rout
10 months ago

Will Smith homers twice as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets with rout

LA Times  

Will Smith hits his second home run of the game in the eighth inning Wednesday. “A lot of us took that,” first baseman Freddie Freeman added, “and kind of ran with it.” Indeed, after arriving in New York this week with losses in five straight games, nine of their last 16 and a star-studded offense averaging just 3.5 runs per …

Will Smith’s 2-run double leads the Dodgers past the Giants 6-4 in 10 innings
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Smith’s 2-run double leads the Dodgers past the Giants 6-4 in 10 innings

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Will Smith hit a two-run double in the 10th inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night for their fourth straight victory this season over their rivals. Whenever they keep us in the game and whenever we’re not rolling early, we are always going to have …

‘There’s no better organization.’ Dodgers and Will Smith celebrate contract extension
1 year ago

‘There’s no better organization.’ Dodgers and Will Smith celebrate contract extension

LA Times  

Will Smith and the Dodgers agreed to a long-term contract extension for 10 years and $140 million, the team announced Wednesday. “We’ve had other failed negotiations,” Friedman said, “that separated or fizzled out in a way that’s hard to put back together.” With catcher Will Smith, things played out differently. “I don’t think I would be the player I am …

Will Smith provides spark, James Outman caps Dodgers comeback against Blue Jays
1 year, 8 months ago

Will Smith provides spark, James Outman caps Dodgers comeback against Blue Jays

LA Times  

Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts completes a double play over Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during the first inning on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. “It would have been a different game,” manager Dave Roberts said of Smith’s tag, “if he doesn’t make that play.” The Dodgers were on the verge of a very different ending. “That was one of those, it …

How the Dodgers’ Will Smith became one of baseball’s best catchers
1 year, 8 months ago

How the Dodgers’ Will Smith became one of baseball’s best catchers

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith speaks to the media Monday during All-Star festivities. “That’s all internal motivation,” Smith said this week as he prepared for his first All-Star Game. Ultimately, he is one of the best catchers now, if not the best one.” — Clayton Kershaw, on Will Smith “I do think, yeah, he probably had some disappointment that he wasn’t …

Tony Gonsolin struggles again and Dodgers lose series to Royals
1 year, 9 months ago

Tony Gonsolin struggles again and Dodgers lose series to Royals

LA Times  

Tony Gonsolin pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning Sunday. So when you look at it that way, it’s no surprise at all that they beat us and won the series.” A third consecutive shaky start by right-hander Tony Gonsolin, who a year ago this month was heading to his first All-Star Game and a breakout season …

Dodgers catcher Will Smith about to become MLB's next superstar
1 year, 11 months ago

Dodgers catcher Will Smith about to become MLB's next superstar

LA Times  

Will Smith hits a solo home run in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Manager Dave Roberts placed Smith in another Big Three as he declared, “I think he’s one of the three best catchers in baseball.” The others: J.T. The offseason departure of Trea Turner to the Phillies made Smith’s continued offensive growth a necessity for these …

Dodgers dip into talent pool that nurtured Will Smith to find latest top pick
2 years, 8 months ago

Dodgers dip into talent pool that nurtured Will Smith to find latest top pick

LA Times  

Louisville catcher Dalton Rushing throws during a game in February. “The Los Angeles Dodgers do a great job with catchers,” Rushing said on a videoconference call from Louisville after the pick was made. I can’t explain how excited I am to get going.” Rushing was ranked the 50th-best prospect in the draft class by MLB.com, lauded for his left-handed power …

No backup catcher? Dave Roberts sees Will Smith and Austin Barnes as ‘1 and 1A’
4 years, 1 month ago

No backup catcher? Dave Roberts sees Will Smith and Austin Barnes as ‘1 and 1A’

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes and reliever Joe Kelly celebrate an NLDS win against San Diego in October. Austin Barnes, not Smith, started four of the Dodgers’ six World Series games behind the plate. “I just don’t want Austin to come into this season as a backup because, clearly, in the postseason, yeah, we leaned on him.” Dodgers catcher Will Smith …

Dodgers’ Will Smith explains the view through his mask of fateful last play in Game 4
4 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers’ Will Smith explains the view through his mask of fateful last play in Game 4

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith drops the ball, allowing Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena to score the winning run in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday. Had Will Smith known that Randy Arozarena did a face-plant between third base and home, the chaotic play that ended Tampa Bay’s stunning 8-7 walk-off victory over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the …

Smith off Smith, Seager 2 HRs as Dodgers beat Braves in NLCS
4 years, 5 months ago

Smith off Smith, Seager 2 HRs as Dodgers beat Braves in NLCS

The Independent  

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Will Smith’s homer helps Dodgers rally past Braves in Game 5 of NLCS, avoid elimination
4 years, 5 months ago

Will Smith’s homer helps Dodgers rally past Braves in Game 5 of NLCS, avoid elimination

LA Times  

Will Smith versus Will Smith. Will Smith, the left-handed reliever for the Atlanta Braves, sought to wiggle free from a mess in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Friday night. He flipped the lumber when the ball landed over the left-field wall for a three-run home run to give the Dodgers their first …

Dodgers lineup: Joc Pederson to start at designated hitter in Game 1 vs. Padres
4 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers lineup: Joc Pederson to start at designated hitter in Game 1 vs. Padres

LA Times  

Joc Pederson, shown hitting a run-scoring double against the Giants on Aug. 25, will start at designated hitter for the Dodgers on Tuesday night. Joc Pederson will make his first start of the 2020 postseason Tuesday night when the Dodgers face the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The Dodgers used Edwin Ríos and …

A rejuvenated Clayton Kershaw set to start for the Dodgers in Game 2 vs. Brewers
4 years, 6 months ago

A rejuvenated Clayton Kershaw set to start for the Dodgers in Game 2 vs. Brewers

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw will make the 26th start and 33rd appearance of his rocky postseason career in Game 2 of the wild-card round against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. “I think just trying to trust what you’ve done to be there, I guess, would be the main,” Kershaw said. “So just try to remember that the process and the routine that’s …

Tested in more ways than one, Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez feels ready to flourish
4 years, 7 months ago

Tested in more ways than one, Dodgers reliever Pedro Báez feels ready to flourish

LA Times  

Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Báez celebrates with catcher Will Smith after the final out against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 30 in Phoenix. “Everything all over again.” Speaking with a media member for the first time since the Dodgers reconvened for the 60-game campaign, Báez explained the groin injury began once the season started. “I wanted to continue forward, continue …

Dodgers catcher Will Smith retired by San Francisco Giants pitcher Will Smith
5 years, 6 months ago

Dodgers catcher Will Smith retired by San Francisco Giants pitcher Will Smith

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Will Smith, shown here in August, faced Giants closer Will Smith in a same-name showdown Friday night. A matchup anticipated as much for its quirkiness as its potential for baseball theater materialized late Friday night when Dodgers catcher Will Smith stepped to the plate against Giants closer Will Smith in the ninth inning with two outs and the …

Rookie Will Smith homers, drives in six runs in return to Dodgers
5 years, 8 months ago

Rookie Will Smith homers, drives in six runs in return to Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. In his first game back Saturday, Smith went three for three with an opposite-field home run, two doubles, a sacrifice fly and six runs batted in to fuel the Dodgers to a 9-3 win over the Washington …

Rookie Will Smith to be Dodgers’ ‘primary’ catcher, Dave Roberts says
5 years, 8 months ago

Rookie Will Smith to be Dodgers’ ‘primary’ catcher, Dave Roberts says

LA Times  

Will Smith makes his major league debut for the Dodgers against the New York Mets on May 28. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Smith will be the club’s “primary” catcher. “And to have Will playing the way he’s been playing so consistently on both sides of the baseball just made a very difficult decision a little bit easier.” Smith batted.269 …

Dodgers option Austin Barnes to Oklahoma City, plan to recall Will Smith
5 years, 8 months ago

Dodgers option Austin Barnes to Oklahoma City, plan to recall Will Smith

LA Times  

The Dodgers optioned catcher Austin Barnes to triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday and plan on recalling rookie catcher Will Smith to take his place Friday before they begin a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Barnes, 29, entered the season as the Dodgers’ de facto starting catcher after the team lost Yasmani …

Dodgers rookie catcher Will Smith’s apprenticeship began in September
5 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers rookie catcher Will Smith’s apprenticeship began in September

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith reacts in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning on Wednesday in Phoenix. An idea hatched by the Dodgers’ front office, Smith’s few weeks with the club were a preparatory course designed to ease his ascension to the big leagues whenever he was called up to play. …

Will Smith’s first career home run is a walk-off in the Dodgers’ win over the Phillies
5 years, 10 months ago

Will Smith’s first career home run is a walk-off in the Dodgers’ win over the Phillies

LA Times  

Dodgers rookie Will Smith is doused with a bucket of water by teammates Cody Bellinger and Joc Pederson after Smith hit a walk-off home run against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Will Smith stepped into the batter’s box in the ninth inning of a tie game Saturday night without a home run on his brief major-league résumé, …

Angels report: Joe Smith close to minor league rehab stint
8 years, 9 months ago

Angels report: Joe Smith close to minor league rehab stint

LA Times  

Angels reliever Joe Smith throws against the Mariners in the eighth inning on May 13. Joe Smith threw live batting practice Thursday, his second mound session since a left hamstring strain sent him to the disabled list June 7. You want to win.” Smith hurt his leg May 19 against the Dodgers, but he didn’t tell the team because closer …

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