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Casey Schmitt's 1st career grand slam powers Giants past Dodgers 6-2 in series opener

Logan Webb tossed seven innings of two-hit ball, Casey Schmitt hit his first career grand slam and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Big day in loss Smith went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and a second run scored in Thursday's 8-7 loss to Colorado.

Impact After logging base hits in his first two at-bats, Smith launched a 433-foot bomb off Antonio Senzatela in the fifth inning, his first major-league homer since July 29 last season. The 29-year-old Smith has been productive in his first eight games with San Francisco, going 8-for-25 (.320) with seven RBI. Smith should continue to serve as the Giants' primary third baseman going forward.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arcia has 2-run single in 9th to rally Rockies to 8-7 win over Giants

Orlando Arcia hit a two-run, single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 8-7 to snap a five-game losing streak

JUNE 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Marcelo Mayer's first multi-homer game powers Red Sox

Marcelo Mayer goes deep twice for the first time, Andrew McCutchen makes some Pirates history, Byron Buxton outdoes Aaron Judge and more fro...

JUNE 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Marcelo Mayer's first multi-homer game powers Red Sox

Giants rally again to beat lowly Rockies 10-7 for 7th straight win

Mike Yastrzemski’s two-run double in the eighth inning keyed another San Francisco rally, and the Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 for their seventh straight victory

JUNE 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines in Thursday's win Smith went 3-for-4 with a two-RBI double in Thursday's 3-2 win over San Diego.

Impact Smith delivered a bounce-back performance after going 0-for-4 in his season debut during Wednesday's win over the Padres. The 29-year-old first baseman singled in his first at-bat and later hit a two-run ground-rule double in the third inning to give the Giants a 3-2 lead. San Francisco signed Smith on Wednesday after he began the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he slashed .255/.333/.448 with 28 RBI, 26 runs scored, eight homers and four stolen bases across 189 plate appearances.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Smith boosts new team with go-ahead knock in Giants' win SAN FRANCISCO -- One day after receiving a spark from Daniel Johnson, the Giants got another big lift from fellow newcomer Dominic Smith. In...

JUNE 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Ray strikes out 9 and becomes NL's first 8-game winner as Giants beat Padres 3-2

Robbie Ray struck out nine in seven innings and became the National League’s first eight-game winner as the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 3-2

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants designate struggling LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment

The struggling San Francisco Giants designated infielder-outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment along with catcher Sam Huff

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Ex-Red Sox Infielder Joins NL Team Following Yankees Departure Former Red Sox first baseman Dominic Smith found his next big league opportunity in the National League after parting ways with the Yankees.

JUNE 5, 2025 • NESN.COM

Nabs MLB deal with Giants The Giants signed Smith to a one-year contract Wednesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith opted out of his minor-league contract with the Yankees recently and has managed to land in a good situation in San Francisco. He could receive regular starts at first base against right-handed pitching for a Giants club that's been starved for production at the position. Smith slashed .317/.389/.622 with seven long balls and 22 RBI over 82 at-bats in 22 games in May while at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Rumors: Ex-Red Sox Flees Yankees (Again) For Free Agency Former Red Sox infielder Dominic Smith reportedly parted ways with the Yankees for a second time, and elected to become a free agent again.

JUNE 2, 2025 • NESN.COM

Opts out of deal with Yankees Smith exercised the out clause in his contract with the Yankees on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith signed a minor-league deal with New York in late March, producing a .255 average with eight home runs, 28 RBI, 26 runs scored and four stolen bases over 165 at-bats in 44 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 29-year-old slashed .317/.389/.622 with seven long balls and 22 RBI over 82 at-bats in 22 games in May, and he'll now look to find a major-league opportunity elsewhere.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to New York on minors deal The Yankees re-signed Smith to a minor-league contract Monday, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

Impact Smith exercised the opt-out clause in his previous minor-league contract with the Yankees earlier this month. After being unable to find a major-league job elsewhere, he's ultimately decided to take another minor-league pact from the Yankees and will provide veteran depth at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by New York The Yankees released Smith on Monday.

Impact Smith will head to the open market in search of a new opportunity after exercising the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Yankees shortly after being informed that he wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old first baseman logged 307 plate appearances in the majors last season between Boston and Cincinnati, producing a .233/.313/.378 slash line with six home runs and 34 RBI.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opts out of MiLB deal The Yankees released Smith on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Smith exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league deal after being told he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster. He had seemed to have a good shot of making the team after posting an .857 OPS with three home runs this season, but it didn't happen and now he'll look to latch on in another organization.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees predicted to keep former Mets No. 2 prospect on Opening Day roster | Sporting News From one side of the Subway Series to the other for Dominic Smith.

MARCH 15, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Option at DH for New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned during an in-game interview on YES Network on Thursday that Smith is one of the lefty batters New York is considering using at DH during the r...

Impact Smith isn't on the Yankees' 40-man roster, so he's not a certainty to break camp with the big club. However, he's helped his case with a strong spring during which he's slashing .294/.294/.647 with two home runs and seven RBI through six games. Boone noted that Aaron Judge won't necessarily log the bulk of the work at DH in Stanton's stead, and Smith was one of the players -- along with Ben Rice and J.C. Escarra -- mentioned as a candidate to log at-bats at the position.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Belts second spring homer Smith went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over St. Louis.

Impact Smith homered for a second consecutive contest, though those are his only two hits through eight exhibition at-bats. The veteran first baseman doesn't have a history of hitting for power -- his career high is 12 long balls in 586 plate appearances with Washington in 2023 -- so his spring power stroke shouldn't be read into too much. Smith signed with New York on a minor-league deal in mid-January and isn't expected to break camp with the big club.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to MiLB deal with Yankees The Yankees Mark Feinsand of MLB.com Smith to a minor-league deal Monday, Mark reports.

Impact Smith opted to enter free agency after being DFA'd by the Reds in early September. He appeared in 93 major-league games between Boston and Cincinnati during the 2024 regular season and posted a .691 OPS with six home runs, 34 RBI and 33 runs across 307 plate appearances. Smith will likely begin the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes/-Barre but could be called up to the big club if Paul Goldschmidt or Ben Rice were to miss time.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chooses to become free agent Smith elected free agency Thursday.

Impact After the Reds outrighted Smith off their 40-man roster last week, the veteran first baseman declined an assignment to Triple-A Louisville and instead elected to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Over 307 plate appearances in the big leagues this season between Cincinnati and Boston, Smith slashed .233/.313/.378 with six home runs, 34 RBI and 33 runs.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Reds outrighted Smith to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Smith was pushed off the 40-man roster Monday after he slashed .192/.276/.269 with four runs and no RBI during his 10 games with the Reds. The 29-year-old first baseman will remain in the organization for now, but it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually elected free agency in search of another minor-league deal.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds DFA 1B Dominic Smith, add OF Blake Dunn The Cincinnati Reds designated first baseman Dominic Smith for assignment on Monday and recalled outfielder Blake Dunn from Triple-A Louisvi...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dropped from 40-man The Reds designated Smith for assignment Monday.

Impact Smith went 5-for-26 with four runs scored and 11 strikeouts over nine games during his time as a Red. He still holds a .691 OPS on the season through 307 plate appearances and could contribute for another team down the stretch, though he would not be eligible to play in the postseason. Ty France will presumably take over as Cincinnati's primary first baseman.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Monday Smith is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact It's the second straight day he's been out of the lineup even as the opposition had a righty (in this case, Justin Verlander) on the bump. Ty France will be at first base Monday and Amed Rosario will occupy the designated hitter slot.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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