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Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks

New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training Sunday

MARCH 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Better in second outing Smith allowed one walk while striking out three over three scoreless innings in Monday's spring game against the Giants.

Impact Smith rebounded from a rough first outing in which he permitted six runs on four hits and two walks. "What stood out to me was a quality change-up," manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "He kept going back to it. He kept reading swings and had a lot of really productive moments with it." Smith has slotted in between Zac Gallen and Madison Bumgarner this spring, suggesting he'll be the Diamondbacks' No. 2 starter.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arihara settles into 2nd start for Rangers, 3 solid innings

Kohei Arihara bounced back from a shaky spring training debut for the Texas Rangers, pitching three innings against the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Lesson learned: Padres’ slugger Tatis can crush fastballs SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith was reflecting on Tuesday’s first spring training start when he talked about a valu...

MARCH 4, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Lesson learned: Padres slugger Tatis can crush fastballs

San Diego shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. smashed a grand slam on Tuesday, providing further proof that the young slugger could be ready for a big third season

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Roughed up Tuesday Smith allowed six runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over two innings in Tuesday's spring game against the Padres.

Impact Smith didn't have his best stuff and wasn't able to put batters away when he got to two strikes. The big blow was a second-inning grand slam by San Diego's Fernando Tatis. The defense around him was sloppy, and Arizona's offense was quiet for a third straight game. About the best thing to say is that it was spring training and means nothing at this point.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Smith will start Tuesday's spring game against the Padres, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This will be the first chance this spring that Smith gets to try out the curveball he's been developing during the offseason. The left-hander dealt with COVID-19 last season but was able to get in four September appearances (three starts) for Arizona. He posted a 2.45 ERA with 12 strikeouts and six walks over 11 innings.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Developing curveball Smith worked on his curveball during the offseason, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Because Smith feels his slider is too similar in speed to his fastball, the left-hander wants a slower breaking ball. It was a pitch he introduced last season, but a bout with COVID-19 last summer limited him to just 14 innings. He never got a chance to develop it fully, although he did throw it 20 times and did not give up a hit on it, per Statcast. "The curveball is coming along really well," Smith said. "I picked it up pretty quick, actually. I think it's right where I need it to be. I think it's going to help my repertoire a lot this season." Smith is expected to be part of the Diamondbacks' rotation in 2021.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith in full stride after healthy offseason A lot can change over the course of the next six weeks, but coming into Spring Training it appears that left-hander Caleb Smith is a good be...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

D-backs avoid salary arbitration with Weaver, Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to one-year contracts with right-hander Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly and left-hander Caleb Smith that avoided salary arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration with Arizona Smith and the Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $1.465 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact A battle with COVID-19 limited Smith to just 14 innings last season on either side of a trade from the Marlins. His 2.57 ERA in those innings looks quite good, but it came with a poor 15:12 K:BB. The sample size is too small to significant alter Smith's reputation in either direction heading into 2021.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks offer contracts to Kelly, Weaver, Smith

The Arizona Diamondbacks offered contracts to three arbitration-eligible players on Wednesday, including catcher Carson Kelly and pitchers Luke Weaver and Caleb Smith

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Works four innings Smith allowed a hit and three walks over four scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Tuesday. He struck out two.

Impact Smith threw 44 of 78 pitches for strikes in his longest start of the year, but he wasn't eligible for the win. He's amassed a 3.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 12 innings between the Diamondbacks and the Marlins this year. The 29-year-old Smith could get one more start this season versus the Rockies on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0

Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Lyles scheduled to start for Texas against Arizona

The Rangers will start Jordan Lyles on Tuesday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb Smith

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Springer hits inside-the-park HR, Astros top D-backs 3-2

George Springer homered twice, including an inside-the-park shot, to lead the Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Another short outing Wednesday Smith didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's contest between the Angels and the Diamondbacks. He gave up two runs on three hits and two walks while fanning four across two...

Impact Smith has made three starts this season and hasn't pitched more than three innings in any of those outings, so it's safe to consider him as an "opener" rather than a regular starter. As such, his upside going forward shouldn't be very high due to his inability to pitch deep into games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Calhoun, Peralta power Diamondbacks past Angels again, 9-6

Kole Calhoun hit his third homer in two games against his former Angels teammates, and David Peralta homered and drove in two runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 9-6 victory over Los...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Bundy expected to start as Angels host the Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Wednesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Dylan Bundy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

D-backs blow 7-run lead, but Peralta's HR beats Angels 9-8

The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead before rallying for a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Smith makes Arizona debut, helps D-backs beat Mariners 4-3

Caleb Smith threw three solid innings in his first outing with Arizona, long reliever Alex Young worked into the ninth and the Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0

Back from an eight-day, coronavirus-induced hiatus, the Miami Marlins found enough power and pitching within their vastly overhauled roster to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Tuesda...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Miami Marlins resume season and win with 18 new players

Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins have added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedska...