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Dodgers pound 7 homers, beat Rockies 11-3 to finish sweep

Kiké Hernández hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice in the Dodgers’ seven-homer attack, powering Los Angeles past the Colorado Rockies 11-3 for a three-game sweep

AUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list Smith was placed on the injured list with neck inflammation Saturday.

Impact The move was made retroactive to Thursday, so Smith could return as soon as Aug. 23, though it's unclear whether or not he's expected to do so. Keibert Ruiz was called up in a corresponding move and will split time with Austin Barnes until Smith returns.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Smith (neck) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Smith currently remains day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list hasn't been ruled out yet. As he sits for his third consecutive game, Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw dominates, Bellinger 2 HRs, Dodgers drop Angels 7-4

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the Freeway Series with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 15, 2020 • Associated Press

IL move not ruled out Smith (neck) is still considered day-to-day, but a trip to the 10-day injured list hasn't been ruled out, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Smith is sitting for the second consecutive game Friday as he's still dealing with neck stiffness, but manager Dave Roberts said that the injured list "isn't out of the realm of possibility." Austin Barnes continues to serve as the backup catcher in Smith's absence.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for second straight Smith (neck) remains sidelined Friday against the Angels.

Impact Smith is set to miss his second straight game due to a sore neck. Austin Barnes remains the starter behind the plate.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Betts ties MLB mark with 3 of Dodgers' 6 HRs in rout of Pads

Mookie Betts hit three home runs in a game for the sixth time in his career, matching a major league record, and the Los Angeles Dodgers launched a season-high six long balls in al...

AUGUST 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined Smith (neck) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

Impact Smith exited Wednesday's game with neck soreness, and the issue is severe enough to keep him out of the lineup for the team's series finale against the Padres. Manager Dave Roberts said that he probably won't start Friday either, but he's unlikely to land on the injured list. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish Thursday.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching, Turner's 3-run blast help Dodgers beat Padres, 6-0

Tony Gonsolin and five relievers combined on a six-hit shutout, Justin Turner hit a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-0 to avoid losing three...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Leaves with neck soreness Smith was removed from Wednesday's game against the Padres with a sore neck, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact The 25-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting during the fifth inning, and the severity of the injury remains unclear. Austin Barnes took over behind the plate and will start Thursday's contest, while Smith is considered day-to-day, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Smith is not starting Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Austin Barnes will start behind the plate Tuesday. Smith still has the slight edge in starts this season, catching 10 games compared to eight for Barnes.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Smith is not starting Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Smith and Austin Barnes have split the playing time very evenly behind the plate this season, with Smith starting eight games and Barnes starting seven. Barnes will catch Clayton Kershaw in Saturday's contest.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Friday's victory over the Giants.

Impact Down 0-2 on the count, Smith hit his second home run of the season, this time a two-run shot off Jeff Samardzija in the fourth inning. Both of Smith's long balls have been against the Giants this year. The 25-year-old backstop is hitting .231/.364/.500 across 26 at-bats.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homer happy: Dodgers pummel Samardzija, Giants 7-2

Mookie Betts homered for the first time at Dodger Stadium, and Max Muncy and Will Smith went deep to help Los Angeles defeat the San Francisco Giants 7-2

AUGUST 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win

AUGUST 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Notes: Smith ready to debut; Freeman better One couldn't help but notice the big smile on Will Smith's face during Friday's Zoom session with the local media. The Braves left-hander is...

AUGUST 7, 2020 • MLB.COM

Will Smith activated as Braves get to 28 All-Star reliever Will Smith was activated from the injured list and added to the Braves’ active roster, which was reduced from 30 to 28 pla...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • MLB.COM

Not starting Tuesday Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Impact Austin Barnes gets the nod behind the plate. Both backstops will now have started six times in the team's first 12 games.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth, Paddack help Padres beat Dodgers 5-4

San Diego rookie Jake Cronenworth singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning for the Padres, who hit three solo home runs off Walker Buehler and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Notes: Smith on track; rotation; Albies' wrist To keep Will Smith on track to be activated later this week, the Braves did not allow Mother Nature to alter the left-handed reliever’s sche...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Day off Sunday Smith is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Smith has alternated starts with Austin Barnes over the past five games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Smith went 1-for-4 with a strikeout during Saturday's contest.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Impact Smith and Austin Barnes have split time evenly behind the plate so far this season, with both catcher starting four times. Smith doesn't have a hit in any of his four starts, with his lone base knock coming off the bench in the third game of the season.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giants beat Dodgers 3-1, gain split of season-opening series

Mauricio Dubon singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1

JULY 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Will Smith cleared to end COVID quarantine Braves reliever Will Smith has been cleared to end his quarantine, which was required after he tested positive for COVID-19 at the beginning...

JULY 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Will Smith tweets to fan whose head he lopped off with home run Will Smith tweets to fan whose head he lopped off with home run. Will Smith tweets to fan whose head he lopped off with home run. Things we...

JULY 26, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

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