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JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WILL SMITH
#16 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
8 HR
25 RBI
.289 AVG
Bellinger agrees to $16.1M, 1-year contract with Dodgers Dodgers star Cody Bellinger agreed to a $16.1 million, one-year contract with the World Series champions that avoided salary arbitration
Weekend Sports in Brief
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers charged with 2nd error on wild G4 play for Rays win The Los Angeles Dodgers have been charged with a second error on the wild play that ended Game 4 of the World Series
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Kershaw beats Rays again, gives LA Series lead Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rare steal of ho...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings Brett Phillips’ tying single with two outs in the ninth inning turned into a game-ending hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the ball twice, allowing Randy Arozarena to stumbl...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2 Kenley Jansen was one strike from saving Game 4 and putting the Los Angeles Dodgers within one win of the World Series title that has eluded them since 1988
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore Hours after slugging his way into World Series history, Randy Arozarena stumbled into October lore
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series 2-2 The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten even in the World Series after a wild game-ending play for an 8-7 win in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Dodgers
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series notes: Phillips delivers big hit for Rays Brett Phillips was acquired by Tampa Bay in a trade with Kansas City in August
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat L...
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday Sports in Brief
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vaunted bullpen wobbles, hangs on as Rays get even with LA Tampa Bay’s stable was a little shaky — and still managed to close out Game 2 of the World Series
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smacks home run Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Wednesday in a loss to the Rays in Game 2 of the World Series.
Impact The 25-year-old swatted a solo homer in the sixth inning off Nick Anderson. The impressive catcher slashed .289/.401/.579 during the regular season while recording an impressive 164 OPS+.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will Smith smacks home run, Dodgers close gap with Rays, 6-3
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • Fox Sports
Rays add extra LH hitters in lineup against Dodgers rookie The Tampa Bay Rays have more left-handed hitters in their lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to open a surreal World Series
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Glasnow wilts, can't stay with Kershaw as Rays drop Game 1 Tyler Glasnow couldn't make it through the fifth inning in his matchup with postseason veteran Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of the World Series
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays, Dodgers set lineups for Game 1 of the World Series Cody Bellinger is in his normal spot in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crucial home run Smith went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Braves on Friday.
Impact Smith provided the turning point of the contest, launching the homer in the sixth inning to put the Dodgers up 4-2. From there, the team never relinquished the lead to force Game 6 on Saturday. It was Smith's first career postseason home run, and one of the few bright spots for him this October. In 41 plate appearances, Smith has hit just .216/.293/.378, though he has managed to drive in nine runs.
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will Smith blasts three-run homer off Will Smith, gives Dodgers 4-2 lead in NLCS Game 5
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • Fox Sports
Takes seat Thursday Smith isn't starting Game 4 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Thursday.
Impact Smith had a double with two RBI and three strikeouts in Wednesday's blowout win, and he'll get a breather for Game 4. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate Thursday.
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Huge game in series clincher Smith went 5-for-6 with a run and three RBI in Thursday's NLDS Game 3 win over the Padres.
Impact Smith was trouble for Padres pitchers throughout the game, finishing with three singles and a pair of doubles. He drove in one run with a single in the top of the fourth and added two more RBI on a double in the top of the ninth. He's now hitting .294/.429/.412 through five postseason games, a huge step up from his struggles in his first taste of playoff action last year, when he grabbed just a single hit in four games.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will Smith sets new Dodgers playoff record with five hits in win vs. Padres
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • Fox Sports
Clevinger, Tingler out early for wild Padres in 5-1 loss Mike Clevinger barely pitched into the second inning after missing the first round of the playoffs with an elbow injury, and manager Jayce Tingler wasn’t around to see the end of h...
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
