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Castellanos leads D-backs to 4-2 win over slumping Phillies

Humberto Castellanos earned his first major league win and added two hits to push the Arizona Diamondbacks past the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Ejected for sticky stuff Smith was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Phillies for an apparent violation of MLB's foreign substance rules, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The lefty was checked for substances after completing 2.2 innings of relief and the umpires ultimately confiscated his glove. The violation will come with a 10-game suspension, although that will not start immediately if Smith elects to appeal. More details about the situation should become available in the coming days.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Padres

The Diamondbacks will roll out Madison Bumgarner to the mound Friday and the Padres plan to give Blake Snell the start

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Fiery Caleb Smith shines in relief in D-Backs' win over Padres Pavin Smith had four RBIs and Caleb Smith pitched 5 1/3 quality innings of relief for the last-place Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Earns relief win Smith (4-8) won Thursday's 12-3 win against the Padres, allowing an unearned run on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts across 5.1 innings.

Impact Smith was saddled with the bulk role of following opener Matt Peacock after scheduled starter Taylor Widener was scratched and delivered one of his best outings of the season. It was these same Padres who bounced Smith to the bullpen following his Aug. 6 start, while the possibility that he could reenter the rotation due to the Widener injury exists.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish (back) exits early, Diamondbacks beat Padres 12-3

Yu Darvish left a rocky start early with lower back tightness, and the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage to beat the San Diego Padres 12-3

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Giants top Diamondbacks 8-7 for 3rd straight win

LaMonte Wade Jr. scored the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning when first baseman Christian Walker failed to handle Kris Bryant’s sharp grounder, and the San Francisco G...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

D-backs move Smith back to bullpen SAN FRANCISCO -- A change is coming to the D-backs' rotation. Left-hander Caleb Smith will be transitioning back to the bullpen, manager Tor...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Moving back to bullpen Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Smith will exit Arizona's starting rotation and will return to the bullpen, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The left-hander surrendered five runs in each of his past three starts, and covered less than two frames in the past two, costing him his spot in the starting rotation. Smith began the season in the rotation but was moved to the bullpen after a poor debut, and he'll transition to a relief role once again. The Diamondbacks have yet to decide who will fill the rotation spot, which will come up Thursday versus the Padres.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Buchanan: Caleb Smith will be returning to the bullpen... - The Athletic Caleb Smith will be returning to the bullpen. It's undecided who will be taking his rotation spot.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Control issues continue Smith allowed five runs on three hits and six walks over 1.1 innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Friday. He struck out two.

Impact The left-hander's inability to find the strike zone appeared to bury Arizona early, though the Diamondbacks were able to mount an improbable comeback to take Smith off the hook for a loss. Still, his dramatic lack of control has become a glaring issue, as Smith threw only 26 of 61 pitches for strikes and issued a season-high six free passes. Over his past two starts, the 30-year-old has handed out a combined 11 walks across three innings, resulting in 10 earned runs. Smith is scheduled to make his next start at home against San Diego next week, but there may be some discussion about the need for a reset after the pair of disastrous outings.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmed, D-backs rally for 6 runs in 4th to stun Padres 8-5

Nick Ahmed’s two-run single capped a six-run fourth inning for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who rallied from a 5-0 deficit to stun the San Diego Padres 8-5

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Weathers expected to start as San Diego hosts Arizona

The Padres will roll out Ryan Weathers to the mound Friday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Caleb Smith the start

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Giants score 4 in 9th to tie, beat Diamondbacks 5-4 in 10

LaMonte Wade Jr. tied it with a two-out single in a four-run ninth inning and Kris Bryant doubled in the winning run in the 10th in the San Francisco Giants’ 5-4 victory over the A...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Widener scheduled to start as Arizona hosts San Francisco

The Diamondbacks will send Taylor Widener to the mound Monday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the start

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Can't escape second inning Smith (3-8) lost Sunday's 13-0 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing five runs on three hits and five walks with three strikeouts in 1.2 innings.

Impact Smith got through the first inning having thrown 28 pitches after walking two but encountered serious trouble in the second. The left-hander loaded the bases with none out, retired two, then surrendered a walk and two hits that plated five Dodger runs before being removed having tossed 70 baseballs. Smith has now lost six of his last seven starts and seen his ERA climb from 3.21 to 5.04 during the slump.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0

Albert Pujols doubled home three runs to cap a five-run second inning, Mookie Betts homered in his return from the injured list and the Los Angeles Dodgers hammered the Arizona Dia...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Urias scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Arizona

The Dodgers will start Julio Urias on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb Smith

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Justin Turner hits go-ahead HR, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 8-3

Justin Turner hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Albert Pujols had a pair of RBI singles and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Saturday night

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Done in by long ball Smith (3-7) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings, picking up the loss to the Cubs on Sunday.

Impact All three hits allowed were home runs, which shouldn't come as a surprise, as the left-hander has served up 13 homers in 54 innings as a starter in 2021. Saturday's outing was essentially a microcosm of his career as a starter: he misses bats, walks too many, and gives up long balls. Since rejoining the rotation early June, Smith is 1-6 with a 5.67 ERA, 10.6 K/9, 4.9 BB/9 and 2.2 HR/9 over 46 innings, spanning nine starts. He's next lined up to pitch Sunday at home against the Dodgers.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Smith roughed up early, Diamondbacks bats silent in loss to Cubs Caleb Smith's rocky start before the trade deadline was unlikely what the D-Backs wanted from the lefty in their 5-1 loss to the Cubs.

JULY 25, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Bryant, Rizzo, Bote homer as Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and David Bote homered, Trevor Williams pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Smith scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Cubs

The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Sunday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Trevor Williams

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3

Daulton Varsho homered in his third straight game and hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-3

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Bounces back Smith (3-6) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Pirates on Monday. He also stole a base after reaching on...

Impact The last time Smith pitched, the Dodgers rocked him for nine runs in one-plus inning, but the left-hander was much better Monday. He befuddled Pittsburgh hitters with his changeup for six innings before the Pirates scratched out a couple of runs in the seventh. The Diamondbacks managed to hold on for Smith's first win since he rejoined the rotation June 1. His next turn through the rotation is scheduled for Sunday on the road against the Cubs.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Castellanos leads D-backs to 4-2 win over slumping Phillies

Bumgarner expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Padres

Darvish (back) exits early, Diamondbacks beat Padres 12-3

Giants top Diamondbacks 8-7 for 3rd straight win

Ahmed, D-backs rally for 6 runs in 4th to stun Padres 8-5

Weathers expected to start as San Diego hosts Arizona

Giants score 4 in 9th to tie, beat Diamondbacks 5-4 in 10

Widener scheduled to start as Arizona hosts San Francisco

Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0

Urias scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Arizona

Justin Turner hits go-ahead HR, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 8-3

Bryant, Rizzo, Bote homer as Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Smith scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Cubs

Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3