De Jong, Pirates to take on Smith, Diamondbacks
The Pirates will start Chase De Jong on Monday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb SmithJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonsolin scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Arizona
The Dodgers are expected to send Tony Gonsolin to the mound Sunday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Merrill Kelly the startJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trounced by Dodgers Smith (2-5) lost Saturday's 22-1 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing nine runs on six hits and three walks with one strikeout in one inning.
Impact Smith struggled mightily in this one as he surrendered three home runs in one-plus innings and was removed following a Justin Turner grand slam in the second. It was the lefty's fourth consecutive loss, and Arizona has now lost seven straight games where Smith has started.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers tie franchise record with 8 HRs, blast D-Backs 22-1
Justin Turner and Mookie Betts hit grand slams, Albert Pujols and AJ Pollock each homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched a franchise record by connecting eight times in...JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith's early struggles lead to big loss in LA This one was over early. The Dodgers did a lot of damage in the first two innings, as they blitzed left-hander Caleb Smith for nine runs in...
JULY 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Buehler expected to start for the Dodgers against the Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Saturday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerJULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Escobar hits 20th HR, Diamondbacks top shaky Dodgers 5-2
Eduardo Escobar hit his 20th home run of the season and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks pinned another loss on the Dodgers, beating Los Angeles 5-2JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers third straight loss Smith (2-4) lost Sunday's 5-2 game against the Giants, permitting five runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts across six innings.
Impact Smith breezed through the bottom of the San Francisco order in the second, fourth and fifth innings but was tagged for five combined runs in first, third and sixth as Austin Slater, Buster Posey and Darin Ruf went a combined 5-for-9 with two home runs and all five runs and RBI. The loss was the lefty's third straight and Smith hasn't won a game since April, though his 3.45 ERA shows he's pitched better than his record indicates.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeSclafani dominates, Posey leaves game, Giants win 5-2
Anthony DeSclafani threw 8 2/3 effective innings, Austin Slater and Darin Ruf both homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 for their third straight v...JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeSclafani scheduled to start for Giants at Diamondbacks
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Sunday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb SmithJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans eight across five innings Smith (2-4) took the loss against St. Louis on Tuesday, hurling five innings and allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out eight.
Impact The outing was largely a battle for the right-hander, who needed 98 pitches to make it through five frames. He allowed at least one baserunner in each of his innings and also committed an error. Still, Smith nearly made it through the appearance without giving up a run -- he held the Cardinals scoreless through 4.2 frames before Nolan Arenado slugged a two-run homer to plate the first runs of the contest for either team. Smith has been effective since moving back into the starting rotation June 1, registering a 2.87 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 across six starts. However, he has an 0-3 record to show for it, and he has struggled with his control, notching a 4.9 K/9 over that span. He's tentatively lined up to make his next start at home versus San Francisco on Sunday.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks look to stop 3-game losing streak against Cardinals
Arizona heads into the matchup against St. Louis in a rut, losers of three straightJUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martínez ends skid, Arenado homers, Cards top D-backs 3-2
Carlos Martínez ended a seven-start winless streak, Nolan Arenado broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run homer, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 for t...JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Merrill Kelly and Caleb Smith have trade value, but can the Diamondbacks get through the season without them? Teams might call on Caleb Smith and Merrill Kelly. The D-Backs will consider it. There's a price for everything, and you never say never.
JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Smith expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Cardinals
The Cardinals will roll out Carlos Martinez to the mound Tuesday and the Diamondbacks will give Caleb Smith the startJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeJong homers, Cards break away in 7th to beat D-Backs 7-1
Paul DeJong homered to cap a six-run burst in the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals broke away from the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quality start in loss Smith (2-3) allowed a run on four hits and four walks with six strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss versus Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Impact This was a hard-luck loss for Smith, who only gave up an RBI single to opposing pitcher Brandon Woodruff in the fifth inning. Milwaukee added a pair of runs off reliever Noe Ramirez in the seventh. Smith has been solid with a 3.03 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 67:30 K:BB across 59.1 innings this year. The southpaw is projected to make his next start in St. Louis next week.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks waste solid start from Caleb Smith, fall to Brewers Brandon Woodruff threw seven dominant innings and also had an RBI single at the plate, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamon...
JUNE 23, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Woodruff great on mound, adds big hit, Brewers beat D-backs
Brandon Woodruff threw seven dominant innings and also had an RBI single at the plate, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Brewers
The Brewers will start Brandon Woodruff on Wednesday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb SmithJUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vogelbach somehow hobbles home, Brewers top Diamondbacks 5-0
Burly slugger Daniel Vogelbach hobbled home on one leg when Arizona’s defense fell asleep, and the Diamondbacks dropped back into a rut with a 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee BrewersJUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks look to break 17-game losing streak against Brewers
Arizona will try to break its 17-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on MilwaukeeJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Let down by offense in no-decision Smith pitched six scoreless innings against the Dodgers on Friday, allowing one hit and four walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Smith struggled some with his control -- he gave up a season-high four walks -- but through six innings the only hit he yielded was an AJ Pollock single. However, the Arizona offense was unable to figure out opposing pitcher Trevor Bauer, wasting Smith's strong effort and leading to the club's 15th straight loss. The left-handed hurler went a season-high six innings and kept the ball in the park for the first time in his five starts this season, and he'll look to build upon the strong effort his next time out, which is tentatively slated to take place Wednesday at home against Milwaukee.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joyless Journey: D-backs' 23rd straight road loss sets mark
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made dubious history, setting an MLB record with their 23rd straight road loss, a 10-3 trouncing at the hands of the San Francisco GiantsJUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Labors over 4.1 innings Smith tossed 4.1 innings against the Angels on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Smith was staked to a five-run lead after three innings, but he couldn't keep the Halos from mounting a comeback. The southpaw allowed two runs in the fourth inning and another two before he was chased with one out in the fifth. It was a disappointing outcome for Smith, who needed 103 pitches to retire 13 batters. The four earned runs allowed were his most this season, though most of his appearances have come out of the bullpen. Smith is tentatively expected to next face San Francisco on the road Thursday.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
