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JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Late addition to lineup Smith is batting third as the designated hitter Sunday against the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was scheduled for a full day of rest Sunday but will instead serve as the designated hitter after J.D. Martinez (hamstring) was scratched. Smith is in the midst of a five-game hit streak and has gone 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith started the past five games and will receive a day off after he went 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs during that stretch. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for Emmet Sheehan.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith will get what looks like a routine rest day after catching the first two games after the break, as well as several innings for the National League in the All-Star Game. Austin Barnes will catch for starter Bobby Miller as Max Muncy moves up to the three hole against right-hander Max Scherzer.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'I just want to win': Smith embraces co-closer role with Chapman ARLINGTON -- Rangers closer Will Smith doesn’t question Bruce Bochy often, if ever. He’s a Hall of Fame manager, there’s not much to argue i...

JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dodgers News: Will Smith Admits He Used 2020 Diss as Fuel to Improve Game Safe to say it worked out well for him!

JULY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: Will Smith Admits He Used 2020 Diss as Fuel to Improve Game Safe to say it worked out well for him!

JULY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Will Smith Likes the Resurgence of LHP Alex Vesia Vesia’s struggles were very noticeable, but for his Dodgers Teammate and All-Star Catcher, Will Smith, his hard work is recognizable as well...

JULY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lauded by coaches, peers, 'superstar' Smith's hard work paying off Will Smith did about everything he could. He had established himself as one of the best hitting catchers in baseball and was hitting cleanup...

JULY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tallies three hits, including homer Smith went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and scored an additional run in an 11-4 victory versus the Angels on Friday.

Impact Smith is one of four Dodgers position players elected to this season's upcoming All-Star Game, and they all went deep in the contest, with Smith completing the feat on a two-run shot in the eighth inning. The backstop finished with his first multi-hit game since June 20 -- he had been slumping with a .154/.306/.359 slash line over his previous 11 games. Despite that stretch, Smith is still putting up excellent numbers on the campaign, posting a .279/.396/.498 slash line, 13 homers, 44 RBI, one steal and a sterling 43:38 BB:K over 283 plate appearances.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Smith is not in the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.

Impact Smith will grab some rest after handling the catching duties in the first three games of the Dodgers' four-game set versus Pittsburgh. Austin Barnes is starting behind the plate and batting ninth in Thursday's series finale.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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JULY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Receives Sunday off Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith started the first two games of the series in Kansas City and will take a seat for the finale after going 1-for-9 with a triple and a run. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for Tony Gonsolin.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Will Smith Misses Out on All-Star Starting Spot, 3 LA Teammates Make Team Will Smith got snubbed!

JUNE 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Will Smith Misses Out on All-Star Starting Spot, 3 LA Teammates Make Team Will Smith got snubbed!

JUNE 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets breather Thursday Smith is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact This appears to be a routine night off for Smith, who handling the catching duties in the first two games of the Dodgers' three-game set at Coors Field and drew a trio of walks Wednesday. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate and bat ninth in Thursday's series finale.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep again Sunday Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Sunday in an extra-innings loss to Houston.

Impact Smith homered for the second straight contest, slugging a game-tying two-run shot to center field in the bottom of the eighth inning. The star catcher continues to be a steady and potent force in the heart of the Dodgers' lineup, slashing .306/.479/.583 with three long balls, eight RBI, six runs and a 10:11 BB:K over his past 11 games. Smith's 1.12 BB/K ranks second behind only Luis Arraez among qualified major-league hitters this season.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches long ball Saturday Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in Saturday's 8-7 victory versus the Astros.

Impact Smith put the Dodgers on the board with a solo shot to left field in the first inning and scored the game-tying run during the team's rally in the eighth. The long ball was his 11th of the season, which ranks fourth among big-league catchers. Smith's other offensive numbers help make him one of the game's elite hitting backstops, as he's slashing .292/.407/.508 with 39 RBI, 36 runs, one steal and a 37:33 BB:K.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8th

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JUNE 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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JUNE 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Out Wednesday vs. White Sox Smith is not in the starting lineup versus the White Sox on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith will take a seat with Austin Barnes (wrist) returning to the lineup for the Dodgers for the first time since Thursday. In the month of June, Smith has slashed .206/.289/.441 with two homers and five RBI over 34 at-bats.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops 10th homer Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Smith opened the scoring in the first inning, and that was ultimately all the Dodgers needed for the win. The catcher has been a little shaky at the plate lately, going 9-for-38 (.237) over his last 11 games, though he has three homers and seven RBI in that span. For the season, he owns a .290/.393/.521 slash line with 10 long balls, 35 RBI, 32 runs scored and a stolen base over 48 contests. He remains a consistent presence in the heart of the order when he plays.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE