CALEB SMITH NEWS

Peralta's 7 RBIs help D-Backs overcome 6 HRs, top Reds 14-11

David Peralta hit a three-run triple in a six-run 10th inning to finish with five hits and a career-best seven RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame six Cincinnati home runs...

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locastro's speed, Smith's pitching help D-backs top Reds 8-3

Riley Smith pitched six effective innings in his first career start, Tim Locastro had four hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks cooled off the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barnhart's two-out single leads Reds over D-backs 6-5 in 10

Tucker Barnhart hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning, Tyler Naquin crushed his big league-best fifth homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive in 'pen Smith walked one and struck out five over two scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Earlier in the day, the Diamondbacks announced Smith was moving out of the rotation and into the bullpen. The move appeared to agree with the left-hander on Wednesday. Smith did not pitch well this spring -- particularly in his final two starts (12 runs in 9.1 innings) -- and manager Torey Lovullo had a quick hook following one disappointing regular-season start. "We just feel like the best thing for this team right now is to put him in the bullpen," Lovullo told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. "Just give him a chance to work on a couple things. You know, we feel like he's close. He's got great stuff. We're looking for him to be a little more consistent and we feel like this will give him the opportunity to go and work on a couple things." There was no word on which pitcher will replace Smith in the rotation, but judging by the manager's comments, he could eventually reclaim a starting role.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks remove Caleb Smith from rotation after one start The Diamondbacks had a quick hook with Caleb Smith, yanking him from their rotation after just one start.

APRIL 8, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Notes: Smith moved to 'pen; roles in flux The D-backs are moving left-hander Caleb Smith out of their starting rotation and into the bullpen following a rough first start against the...

APRIL 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Moving to bullpen Manager Torey Lovullo announced Wednesday that Smith is moving to the bullpen, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Smith struggled in San Diego last weekend, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks over three innings, and that was enough for Smith to lose his rotation spot. A replacement in the Diamondbacks' starting rotation has not yet been named. Taylor Clarke could be an option, although Clarke has worked in one-inning stints so far this season. Matt Peacock, who just debuted Tuesday, is another candidate with Zac Gallen (forearm) still on the injured list.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Buchanan: Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith is now a... - The Athletic Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith is now a reliever, manager Torey Lovullo said. Smith struggled all through spring and in his season deb...

APRIL 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Struggles in first start Smith (0-1) hurled three innings and took the loss against San Diego on Saturday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out four.

Impact The southpaw fell behind early in the contest, yielding a solo home run to the second hitter he faced (Manny Machado). He gave up four runs through two innings before settling down in the third and retiring his final three batters. Smith struggled with his control throughout the contest, throwing only 44 of 79 pitches for strikes and issuing three free passes, contributing to the short appearance. The 29-year-old will face a less formidable opponent in his next start, Friday versus Cincinnati.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove dominates Diamondbacks for 7-0 win in Padres debut

Joe Musgrove was brilliant in his debut for his hometown Padres, Manny Machado homered for his first hit of 2021 and Wil Myers drove in three runs on two doubles as San Diego beat...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove scheduled to start as San Diego hosts Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the San Diego Padres

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hosmer homers again, Snell fans 8 as Padres beat Arizona 4-2

Blake Snell struck out eight before being pulled after 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his Padres debut, and Eric Hosmer homered for the second straight game and drove in three runs as...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocked around Monday Smith allowed seven runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings against the Cubs on Monday.

Impact Smith was touched for two home runs Monday, bringing his spring total to five HRs allowed over 21 innings. Arizona's No. 3 starter allowed five runs or more in three of six spring starts.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MadBum gets opening day start on mound for Diamondbacks

Madison Bumgarner will make his second straight opening day start for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they travel to face the San Diego Padres on Thursday

MARCH 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears set for rotation Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expressed confidence in Smith, who has had a rocky spring, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Smith has been knocked around and dealt with command issues, but apparently Lovullo is unfazed by the left-hander's Cactus League results, all but calling him a lock for the rotation Friday afternoon. About an hour later, Smith pitched well over 4.1 innings against the Brewers. There was some loud contact and bouts of wavering control, but Smith was better than he had been in two of his past three spring outings. He's allowed eight runs on 10 hits and eight walks over 11.2 innings.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm

Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Command takes a holiday Smith allowed one run on one hit and four walks while striking out five over 2.1 innings in Sunday's spring game against San Francisco.

Impact Smith was unable to consistently command his pitches, which led to his second poor outing in three Cactus League appearances. Just 31 of his 58 offerings landed in the zone. The left-hander has allowed seven runs on five hits and seven walks while striking out nine over 7.1 spring innings.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Smith scuffles; Weaver in sim game SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Caleb Smith felt good and thought his stuff was likewise in Sunday afternoon's 6-3 loss to the Giants. Just not when he...

MARCH 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks

New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training Sunday

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Better in second outing Smith allowed one walk while striking out three over three scoreless innings in Monday's spring game against the Giants.

Impact Smith rebounded from a rough first outing in which he permitted six runs on four hits and two walks. "What stood out to me was a quality change-up," manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "He kept going back to it. He kept reading swings and had a lot of really productive moments with it." Smith has slotted in between Zac Gallen and Madison Bumgarner this spring, suggesting he'll be the Diamondbacks' No. 2 starter.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arihara settles into 2nd start for Rangers, 3 solid innings

Kohei Arihara bounced back from a shaky spring training debut for the Texas Rangers, pitching three innings against the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lesson learned: Padres’ slugger Tatis can crush fastballs SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith was reflecting on Tuesday’s first spring training start when he talked about a valu...

MARCH 4, 2021 • THESTAR.COM