JANUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodger News: Insider Provides Update on Will Smith Extension Talks The Dodgers would love to lock him in for the foreseeable future.
How will Dodgers align defense beyond Betts, Freeman and Smith?
The Dodgers have long valued defensive versatility. After losing a few stalwarts, they have some tough decisions to make for 2023.JANUARY 23
Avoids arbitration with Dodgers Smith and the Dodgers agreed on a one-year, $5.25 million contract Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith will avoid arbitration after striking a deal with Los Angeles on Friday. The catcher is coming off of a very productive 2022 campaign where he batted .260 with 24 homers, 87 RBI, 68 runs and a stolen base over 508 at-bats in 137 games with the Dodgers. Operating in the heart of the stacked Dodgers' lineup, the 27-year-old will remain one of the best fantasy options at backstop heading into the 2023 season.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers: Will Smith Talks About Front Office Altering His Swing Before Big League Call Up Dodgers catcher Will Smith was on MLB Network talking about the offensive changes he made in the minors that turned him into the star he is...
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pollock declines $13M option with White Sox, goes free
Outfielder AJ Pollock declined his $13 million player option with the Chicago White Sox and was among 10 players who became free agents, raising the total to 161NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers: Will Smith's Wife Cara Shares Adorable First Look at New Baby Girl Dodgers catcher Will Smith became a father just hours before the team’s NLDS upset, and he and his wife have shared photos of their precious...
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Offseason questions, free agency loom for Dodgers after shocking NLDS exit
The 111-win Dodgers won one game in the 2022 postseason. Rowan Kavner looks at how that happened and what's next for the team.OCTOBER 18, 2022
Dodgers: Will Smith Gifted With Birth Of First Baby Dodgers catcher Will Smith has something to celebrate after all
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Snell, Grisham lead Padres over Dodgers 2-1 for NLDS lead
Blake Snell pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and Trent Grisham homered at a festive Petco Park, helping the San Diego Padres top the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 for a 2-1 le...OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Jurickson Profar singled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning between two stellar defensive plays, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their Nation...OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers look to stop skid in game against the Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers look to stop a three-game slide when they play the Colorado RockiesOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verlander, bullpen keep Phils hitless until 9th in 10-0 win
Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth i...OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting Tuesday off Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Monday's 2-1 loss to the Rockies that Smith will be out of the lineup for Tuesday's game, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News repor...
Impact Austin Barnes will get the nod behind the plate while Smith gets some rest ahead of the postseason. Smith had started in 10 of the Dodgers' last 11 games, batting .279 with five extra-base hits, six runs and four RBI.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies Tuesday
The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies on TuesdayOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers face the Rockies leading series 2-1
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead 2-1 in a six-game series against the Colorado RockiesOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Márquez goes six vs Dodgers, helps Rockies end 7-game skid
Germán Márquez gave up one hit over six innings and the Colorado Rockies ended a seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles DodgersOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers host the Rockies, try to extend home win streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies trying to continue a four-game home winning streakOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Saturday Smith isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Smith started the last eight games and hit .343 with two home runs, two triples, a double, six runs, four RBI and eight strikeouts. Austin Barnes will take over behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies head into matchup against the Dodgers on losing streak
The Colorado Rockies look to stop their six-game slide with a win over the Los Angeles DodgersOCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clayton Kershaw sharp, MLB-best Dodgers rout Rockies 10-1
Clayton Kershaw went six scoreless innings in his next-to-last start before the playoffs and the Los Angeles Dodgers had an eight-run fourth inning in a 10-1 victory over the Color...OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers host the Rockies to start 6-game series
The Los Angeles Dodgers start a six-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on FridaySEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes yard in win Smith went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Padres.
Impact Smith continues to see the ball well, as he's posted six multi-hit efforts in his last 11 games. The catcher supplied an insurance run with his solo shot in the eighth inning Thursday, which was his fifth homer in September. He's up to 24 on the year, one shy of his career high, while adding 86 RBI, 66 runs scored, a stolen base, 25 doubles, three triples and a .265/.349/.475 slash line through 133 contests.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers reach 107 wins: 5 stats that tell the story of their season
The Dodgers are having one of their best seasons ever. Rowan Kavner offers five stats that explain the dominance of their 107-win 2022 squad...SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Padres and Dodgers meet with series tied 1-1
Both the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 to reduce magic number to 4
Jorge Alfaro drew a bases-loaded walk from Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 to reduce their...SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
