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Joining Baltimore bullpen The Orioles selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact He'll join the Baltimore bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Dillon Tate, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Though he opened the season as a member of the Miami bullpen, Smith was cut in June after he posted a 4.25 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 29.2 innings. He quickly caught on with the Orioles on a minor-league deal and turned in a pair of scoreless appearances with Norfolk before getting the call back to the majors.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luzardo leads Marlins to third consecutive shutout win, 8-0 over skidding Mets

Jesús Luzardo and three relievers combined on the Miami Marlins’ third consecutive shutout, an 8-0 win over the New York Mets

MAY 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Ryan Weathers strikes out a career-high 10 as Marlins beat Giants 6-3

Ryan Weathers struck out a career-high 10 before departing because of cramps in his left hand, and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3

APRIL 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Yost on Burch Smith: 'It was a good first start for him'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Yost on Burch Smith: 'He's got a starter's mentality'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Burch Smith after win: 'That's the most pitches I've thrown in about probably five years.'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Outrighted to Triple-A Smith cleared waivers Thursday and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith owns a 5.40 this season and a 6.03 ERA for his career, so it's no surprise to see him pass through waivers unclaimed. He'll remain as organizational depth for now.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Smith was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Smith recorded an unimpressive 5.40 ERA in 43.1 innings of relief for the Athletics, striking out just 14.9 percent of opposing batters. As a 31-year-old with a career 6.03 ERA at the highest level, he's unlikely to get claimed off waivers. Domingo Acevedo's contract was selected to fill Smith's place in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández hits 100th HR, Jays go deep 4 times, beat A's 10-8

Teoscar Hernández hit his 100th career home run, José Berríos took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and the Blue Jays survived a late scare to beat the Oakland Athletics 10-8, Tor...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Struggles again Friday Smith allowed three earned runs on five hits over one inning in a loss to the Yankees on Friday.

Impact The veteran reliever has now given up a total of eight earned runs in two of his last three trips to the mound, a reminder of why he's been used sparingly since the beginning of July (19.1 innings over 10 appearances). Smith has pitched to a 5.12 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over that span, a far cry from the career-best 2.25 and 0.67 figures he posted in those respective categories in 2020.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt struck by liner, Athletics lose 9-0 to White Sox

Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt was carted off the field after he was struck on the side of his head by a line drive

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

A's right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive

Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt was carted off the field after he was struck on the side of the head by a line drive

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Lowrie doubles in 10th, A's top Indians for 5th win in row

Jed Lowrie hit an RBI double in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to five, beating the Cleveland Indians 4-3

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs rare appearance Smith fired two scoreless innings in a loss to the Padres on Tuesday, allowing two hits and a walk while recording a strikeout.

Impact The veteran reliever saw his first game action since July 6 and delivered his second consecutive scoreless appearance. Smith's sparse usage could be a reflection of his highly inconsistent season, one that's seen him allow multiple runs in five of 21 appearances on his way to a 5.06 ERA.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani scheduled to start for Angels at Athletics

The Angels will start Shohei Ohtani on Monday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Cole Irvin

JULY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Sparingly used at end of first half Smith, who owns a 1-1 record, 5.94 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 24.2 innings, has logged just two appearances since June 26 as the second half of the season begins.

Impact The veteran reliever has been a lot more hittable this season than during an impressive six-appearance debut stint with the Athletics in 2020, and the more frequent stumbles may be starting to cost him some opportunities. Smith has offered some modest fantasy value in deeper formats by notching four holds, but he's also given up multiple earned runs in five appearances and has seen a precipitous drop in strikeout rate from last year's 29.5 percent to 17.1 percent.

JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland's Chapman puts 14-game hit streak on the line against Giants

Athletics, streaking Chapman set for matchup with Giants

JUNE 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Blown save, loss Smith (1-1) blew the save and took the loss in Saturday's 6-5 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits while recording one out.

Impact Smith entered in the bottom of the 10th to protect a one-run lead and induced a Donovan Solano lineout to start the frame, but he then surrendered a Steven Duggar single and Curt Casali double to lose the game for Oakland. He's now allowed multiple runs in three of his last five appearances and owns a high 5.82 ERA.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urshela takes shard in eye, then hits go-ahead homer

Gio Urshela stayed in the game despite a shard of a broken bat hitting his right eye and hit a go-ahead homer after the New York Yankees rallied from a three-run deficit in a 7-5 v...

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Laureano HR, nifty catch in return, streaking A’s top Angels

Ramón Laureano hit a home run and made a homer-robbing catch in his return from the injured list, and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their sixth...

JUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Hit hard in relief Smith allowed four earned runs on three hits and a walk over one inning in a win over the Angels on Monday. He also hit a batter and recorded a strikeout.

Impact Smith created plenty of trouble for himself during his one frame, allowing the Angels to mount a modest comeback from an 8-1 deficit. The stumble was the latest hiccup in what's turning into a rocky season for Smith, as he's now pitched to a 9.64 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 1.9 HR/9 across 9.1 innings in his last eight appearances.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bouncing back from rough patch Smith fired a scoreless seventh inning in a loss to the Angels on Sunday, allowing a hit and a walk.

Impact The veteran reliever now has back-to-back scoreless appearances after giving up four earned runs over four innings across the three outings immediately preceding the current stretch. Smith retains some modest value in formats that count holds, as he's amassed three of them while also pitching to an impressive 2.93 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 15.1 innings.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford's three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3

MAY 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Reliever Smith becoming trusted arm for A's Due to the heavy workload placed on the A’s back-end bullpen trio of Yusmeiro Petit, Jake Diekman and Lou Trivino early in the season, manag...

MAY 13, 2021 • MLB.COM

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Luzardo leads Marlins to third consecutive shutout win, 8-0 over skidding Mets

Ryan Weathers strikes out a career-high 10 as Marlins beat Giants 6-3

Yost on Burch Smith: 'It was a good first start for him'

Yost on Burch Smith: 'He's got a starter's mentality'

Burch Smith after win: 'That's the most pitches I've thrown in about probably five years.'

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Hernández hits 100th HR, Jays go deep 4 times, beat A's 10-8

Bassitt struck by liner, Athletics lose 9-0 to White Sox

A's right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive

Lowrie doubles in 10th, A's top Indians for 5th win in row

Ohtani scheduled to start for Angels at Athletics

Oakland's Chapman puts 14-game hit streak on the line against Giants

Urshela takes shard in eye, then hits go-ahead homer

Laureano HR, nifty catch in return, streaking A’s top Angels

Crawford's three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3