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APRIL 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dealing with back tightness Smith isn't in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Cubs due to a tight back, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts explained that Smith's back is "a little tight" but said he expects the catcher to be back behind the plate Sunday. It doesn't sound like Smith is dealing with anything serious, but fantasy managers who roster the backstop will certainly be relieved if he does indeed miss just one game. Dalton Rushing is starting at catcher for the Dodgers in Smith's stead Saturday.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Saturday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Cubs, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Impact Smith belted a three-run homer Friday, but he'll begin the middle contest of the three-game series on the bench. That will give Dalton Rushing, who is having a big season as Smith's backup, another chance to start. Smith figures to be back in the lineup Sunday for the series finale.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Belts third homer Smith went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Smith started the scoring with a blast off Jameson Taillon in the third inning. Prior to Friday, Smith had gone 0-for-9 with a walk and two strikeouts over his previous three games. The catcher is batting a solid .266 with a .729 OPS, three homers, 14 RBI, 11 runs scored and no stolen bases over 24 contests this season. The Dodgers' have a good problem in trying to balance playing time for Smith and Dalton Rushing, who has been even better at the dish with seven home runs in just 35 plate appearances. That's a battle that Smith is winning for now, though he may get more off days during his slumps if Rushing's bat stays hot as well.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Thursday Smith isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact After going 0-for-9 with a walk and two strikeouts over his last three games, Smith will step aside Thursday while the red-hot Dalton Rushing starts behind the plate and bats seventh.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey breaks up scoreless game with 3-run homer in 7th after Ohtani leaves, Giants win 3-0

Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending Wor...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

How Dalton Rushing and the Supporting Cast Are Helping Keep the Dodger Machine Humming

A number of the Dodgers' supporting players are driving their hot start as they deal with early-season injuries and obstacles.

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

How Dalton Rushing and the Supporting Cast Are Helping Keep the Dodger Machine Humming

Freeman undergoes bloodwork after exiting vs. Dodgers with dizziness DENVER -- Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said bloodwork turned out “pretty good” on utility man Tyler Freeman, who left Monday 12-3 loss t...

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

Absent from lineup Smith isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact After going 4-for-15 with three RBI and two runs scored in Los Angelels' last series against Colorado, Smith will retreat to the bench to begin Tuesday's series opener in San Francisco. Dalton Rushing will replace him behind the plate and bat sixth.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Smith went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Friday to extend his hitting streak to four games, but he'll grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game. Dalton Rushing will start at catcher and bat seventh for Los Angeles.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two in win Smith went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Smith drove Shohei Ohtani home with a sacrifice fly in the top of the first and then singled in each of his next two trips to the plate. Smith has now hit safely in seven of his last eight games, though he has just one extra-base hit this month and hasn't homered since the third game of the season. Smith is slashing .300/.377/.417 with two home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored and an 8:11 BB:K across 69 plate appearances.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy homers twice to back strong start by Glasnow as Dodgers top Rockies 7-1 on chilly night

Max Muncy homered twice, Tyler Glasnow allowed two hits in seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to a 7-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in frigid conditions

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets

The Dodgers are the best team in MLB, while the Mets' struggle continues.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Major League Baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s c...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Will Smith part of Netflix is a Joke Fest for Dodgers Comedy Night Will Smith is hosting an evening of standup comedy in the third annual Los Angeles Dodgers Comedy Night as part of Netflix is a Joke Fest.

APRIL 14 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Wrobleski throws 8 smooth innings and the Dodgers hand the Mets their 6th straight loss, 4-0

Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Resting up Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After starting behind the plate in each of the past four games, Smith will get a chance to catch his breath while the Dodgers wrap up their series with Texas. Dalton Rushing will get the nod at catcher and will bat eighth.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Roberts sends message to Dalton Rushing as Dodgers future remains unclear Dave Roberts names Will Smith's "calmness" as a skill Dalton Rushing still needs to learn.

APRIL 10 • DODGERSWAY.COM

After Slow Start For The Top Stars, Dodgers' Offense Finds Some Life On The Road

The Dodgers star-studded lineup found some of its groove during a East Coast road trip.

APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS

After Slow Start For The Top Stars, Dodgers' Offense Finds Some Life On The Road

Davis Schneider scores winning run as Blue Jays end 6-game skid with 4-3 win over Dodgers

Davis Schneider scored the tiebreaking run on a throwing error by catcher Will Smith in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3,...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

The 1st first-pitch challenge? Of course it happened with Ohtani TORONTO -- Shohei Ohtani uncorked a first-pitch sinker to George Springer that dropped below the zone. The two-way star's hand went to the b...

APRIL 8 • MLB.COM

Not in Monday's lineup Smith is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Impact Smith will not start for a second consecutive game, with Dalton Rushing serving behind home plate and batting eighth while catching pitches from southpaw Justin Wrobleski. The move to sit Smith is a deliberate one, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts relaying to reporters Monday that he wants Smith to be the catcher for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani for Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Smith has gone 8-for-29 (.276) with two home runs and five RBI to open the regular season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

The Tigers, led by catcher Dillon Dingler, have been baseball's best at ABS challenges

Major League Baseball's first week of challenges to robot umpires shows catchers outperforming batters

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Ohtani homers, delivers go-ahead sacrifice fly as Dodgers complete sweep of Nationals, 8-6

Shohei Ohtani homered and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 and complete a three-game...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Getting breather Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith started the previous four games behind the plate and will receive Sunday off after going 5-for-17 with a walk and two runs during that stretch. Dalton Rushing will handle the catching for righty Roki Sasaki in the series finale.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Bailey breaks up scoreless game with 3-run homer in 7th after Ohtani leaves, Giants win 3-0

How Dalton Rushing and the Supporting Cast Are Helping Keep the Dodger Machine Humming

Muncy homers twice to back strong start by Glasnow as Dodgers top Rockies 7-1 on chilly night

4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Wrobleski throws 8 smooth innings and the Dodgers hand the Mets their 6th straight loss, 4-0

After Slow Start For The Top Stars, Dodgers' Offense Finds Some Life On The Road

Davis Schneider scores winning run as Blue Jays end 6-game skid with 4-3 win over Dodgers

The Tigers, led by catcher Dillon Dingler, have been baseball's best at ABS challenges

Ohtani homers, delivers go-ahead sacrifice fly as Dodgers complete sweep of Nationals, 8-6