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Notches triple in win Smith went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Giants.

Impact Smith singled his first time up and then later roped a triple into right-center that would end up scoring two. Smith also crossed home himself as part of a four-run third inning for the Dodgers. The 26-year-old has picked up his play lately, slashing .314/.415/.771 with four homers, 16 RBI, seven runs scored, a steal and 4:8 BB:K over his last 10 games.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cueto expected to start for the Giants against the Dodgers

The Giants will roll out Johnny Cueto to the mound Thursday and the Dodgers will give David Price the start

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Buehler, Dodgers dominate 1st-place Giants 8-0

Walker Buehler pitched three-hit ball over seven dominant innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers to extend his mastery of the San Francisco Giants in an 8-0 victory

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Mashes tie-breaking homer Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday in the Dodgers' 3-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact After getting the day off Saturday, Smith checked back into the lineup for the series finale and provided the decisive hit of the afternoon, taking reliever Carlos Estevez deep to center field in the eighth inning to break a 2-2 tie. The home run was the 14th of the season for Smith, leaving him one shy of matching the career-best total he supplied as a rookie in 2019.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, Taylor power short-handed Dodgers past Rockies, 3-2

Will Smith hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Resting Saturday Smith will sit Saturday against the Rockies.

Impact Smith gets a rest after starting three straight games behind the plate. Austin Barnes takes over in his absence.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies rally, win in 10th as Dodgers' bullpen woes continue

Trevor Story homered and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Colorado Rockies took advantage of the Dodgers’ recent bullpen woes, beating Los Angeles 9-6

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes yard against Giants Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss against the Giants.

Impact Smith has been one of the best offensive catchers in all of baseball this season and his power displays have been noticeable of late, as he has three homers over his last five contests. The backstop is hitting .261 with a .844 OPS through 80 games this season and should continue to handle most of the catching duties in one of the most complete lineups in the National League.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat Dodgers

LaMonte Wade Jr. broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run single and the San Francisco Giants rallied against closer Kenley Jansen again for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodge...

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Flores' homer off Jansen in 9th rallies Giants past Dodgers

Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off closer Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2

JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Plays hero with walkoff homer Smith drilled a walkoff three-run home run in his only at-bat against the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact The backstop got a scheduled breather Tuesday, as Austin Barnes started the contest behind the plate for Los Angeles. However, Smith was summoned to pinch hit with two runners on base and the Dodgers down a run in the ninth inning. After looking at a strike on Tyler Rogers' first pitch, Smith sent the following offering 419 feet over the left-field wall to give the Dodgers the big win. Smith has been one of the best offensive catchers in baseball this season with a .264/.369/.475 slash line, 12 home runs and 42 RBI. Over his past four games, he has gone 6-for-12 with two homers and 10 RBI.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Tuesday Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith started the past two contests and will head to the bench for Tuesday's game. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate in his absence.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2

Buster Posey and Wilmer Flores hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Thairo Estrada had a key double in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dod...

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers, steals bag Smith went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a walk and a stolen base Sunday against the Rockies.

Impact Smith blasted his 11th homer of the year in the eighth inning, a two-run shot off Carlos Estevez that gave the Dodgers a 4-3 lead. Smith, who also stole his second base of the year, added a pair of singles and a walk and has reached base seven times (five hits, two walks) in his last two contests. The 26-year-old catcher is slashing .265/.368/.466 in 285 plate appearances on the year.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blackmon's 10th inning homer lifts Rockies past Dodgers 6-5

Charlie Blackmon hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets Saturday off Smith will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Smith remains on pace to blow past manager Dave Roberts' preseason effort of 90 starts, as his 60 games started in the team's first 93 contests put him on pace for 105 by the end of the year. His .256/.361/.449 slash line means the Dodgers are unlikely to cut his playing time any time soon, but he'll get a brief rest Saturday, with Austin Barnes starting behind the plate.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates four Friday Smith went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, four RBI and a run Friday in the Dodgers' 10-4 win over the Rockies.

Impact The four RBI established a new season high for Smith, who had driven in four runs combined over his final nine games prior to the All-Star break. Smith hit out of the cleanup spot Friday, and his presence in the heart of a loaded Los Angeles lineup should continue to make him one of the most valuable fantasy catchers during the second half.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freeland expected to start as Colorado hosts Los Angeles

The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Saturday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Kyle Freeland

JULY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Urías, Smith lead Dodgers past virus-impacted Rockies, 10-4

Julio Urías became the first 12-game winner in the majors, Will Smith drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the coronavirus-compromised Colorado Rockies 10-4

JULY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Muncy hits 3-run walk-off HR, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-4

Max Muncy slugged a three-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4

JULY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Resting Saturday Smith will sit Saturday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Smith's bat has gone cold over his last 12 games, as he's hit just .171/.279/.257 over that stretch. He'll sit in favor of Austin Barnes on Saturday.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Smith is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Miami, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith will hand the catching duties off to Austin Barnes after going 2-for-8 with an RBI and run scored while starting the first two games of the series.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Smith is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Saturday night's rain delay led to a long night behind the plate for Smith, so it's understandable that he sits out Sunday's morning game. Smith has struggled a bit offensively of late, hitting .220 in his last 15 games. Austin Barnes will catch and bat eighth Sunday.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers win 8th straight, top Nats 5-3 behind Pollock's hit

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench Friday Smith is not starting Friday's game against the Nationals, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The 26-year-old sits after three consecutive 1-for-3 performances. Smith has hit just .231 in his last 14 games, but he has smashed three homers in that span. Austin Barnes starts at catcher for the second of four games against Washington.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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