DOMINIC SMITH NEWS

Raking to begin spring Smith went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI triple in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact Getting the start at first base and batting third, Smith appeared to be locked in at the plate, and Deesha Thosar of The New York Daily News reports the 26-year-old attributes his early spring success to the work he put in this offseason on his swing. Smith studied the mechanics and approach of Hall of Fame talents like David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout, and he now feels more balanced at the plate and is staying back on pitches better. With that in mind, it's noteworthy Saturday's homer went to the opposite field off right-handed Josiah Gray, giving Smith some immediate validation that his work is paying off. Robinson Cano is the favorite to open the season as the Mets' designated hitter, but a big spring from Smith could allow him to muscle his way into the picture.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets newcomer Canha boosted by Showalter's compliments

New to the New York Mets, outfielder Mark Canha has already drawn praise from manager Buck Showalter

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Dom played hurt; Lindor HR; first cut; Cookie throws PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Roll back the tape to the second half of last season, and you’ll see Dominic Smith finish most swings a smidge awkwa...

MARCH 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Details past injuries Smith revealed Friday that he played through a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder for part of the year and also dealt with wrist and groin issues, Tim Britton of The Athle...

Impact Smith's slash line dropped from .316/.377/.616 in 2020 to .244/.304/.363 in 2021. His strikeout and walk rates remained very similar, but his barrel rate plummeted from 13.3 percent to 6.5 percent, which sure looks like a player who just couldn't hit the ball as hard as he used to. For those wanting to dream on a bounceback season for Smith, though it's worth noting that he had an even lower 6.0 percent barrel rate in 2019, his apparent breakout season. In that context, it's his excellent form in the 60-game 2020 campaign that looks like the clear outlier.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making impact early in camp Smith homered twice off Max Scherzer in a simulated game Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact While a sim game early in camp doesn't mean much, Scherzer didn't give up any other runs over four innings, and Smith has never had a hit against him in any games that count, going 0-for-16 in his career against the right-hander with seven strikeouts. A good spring training would go a long way toward ensuring Smith has a regular spot in the lineup after he put together a disappointing 2021 season, but it's unlikely the 26-year-old will be a true starter, instead splitting his time between first base, left field and DH.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Scherzer learns from being taken deep twice by Smith

Dominic Smith homered twice Max Scherzer in a simulated game at the New York Mets’ spring training stadium, a surprising development given that he’s 0 for 16 against the three-time...

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Home run derby in the Bahamas offers a picturesque celebration of baseball

MJ Melendez won this year's Home Run Derby in Paradise. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the Bahamian tradition.

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Mets' Dominic Smith on growing as a person and a player: 'I want to put in the work to show everybody' In an extensive Q&A, Smith talked about his Baseball Generations foundation work, his offseason plans and what he wants to improve and more.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Luis Rojas out as Mets manager after 2 losing seasons

Luis Rojas has been let go as manager of the New York Mets after two losing seasons

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After 2nd-half meltdown, Mets let go Rojas, set for overhaul

The 2021 season was going so well for the New York Mets

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants' Crawford credits big year to ample rest and recovery

Spectacular plays have been Brandon Crawford's signature all season long for the San Francisco Giants

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill scheduled to start for New York against St. Louis

The Cardinals will start Adam Wainwright on Monday while the Mets are expected to counter with Rich Hill

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megill's 10 Ks lead Mets over reeling, bumbling Yanks 10-3

Rookie Tylor Megill struck out a career-high 10 in a career-long seven innings and the New York Mets took advantage of a string of mental and physical mistakes by the reeling Yanke...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks like bench player Smith remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact After being activated from the injured list Monday, the lefty-hitting Smith was unsurprisingly on the bench for the Mets' matchup with Nationals lefty Patrick Corbin. Smith has since been held out of the lineup for both of the Mets' first two games in Miami, where the team has opposed back-to-back right-handers (Edward Cabrera and Sandy Alcantara) to begin the series. Jeff McNeil looks set to operate as the Mets' primary left fielder for the time being, leaving no room in the everyday lineup for Smith.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieboom, Nats rally again, score 2 in 9th to edge Mets 4-3

Carter Kieboom and Andrew Stevenson hit RBI singles in the ninth inning off Edwin Díaz and the Washington Nationals rallied once again, edging the New York Mets 4-3 in the finale o...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated, not starting Smith was activated from the bereavement list but isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith will be available off the bench in Monday's contest, but Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Jonathan Villar starts at third base. Across his six appearances prior to his absence, the 26-year-old went 4-for-13 with a double, three RBI and a run.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez 4 for 4, Pillar slam, Mets hit 4 HRs to beat Nats 13-6

Javier Báez went 4 for 4 with a home run, Kevin Pillar hit a grand slam that capped a game-sealing, six-run ninth inning, and the New York Mets withstood another rally from the Was...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets beat Nats in 10 innings for fifth straight win

Kevin Pillar drove in two with a 10th-inning double and the New York Mets recovered after blowing a late lead to beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 for their fifth straight win

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to bereavement list Smith was placed on the bereavement list Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Smith hasn't been in the starting lineup since Aug. 27 and will now step away from the team for a few days. The 26-year-old can spend between three and seven days on the bereavement list, so he should rejoin the Mets sometime next week.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Smith isn't starting Thursday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith has gone 1-for-7 with a run and an RBI in his last three appearances and will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Jonathan Villar starts at third base.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting nightcap Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's regularly-scheduled game against the Marlins.

Impact Smith remained in the lineup for the resumption of the suspended game Tuesday afternoon, and he'll head to the bench for the nightcap after going 2-for-4 with a run scored. Jeff McNeil will work in left field while J.D. Davis starts at the hot corner.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boo who? Báez, Mets flip thumbs down on fans; team prez mad

Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and turned their thumbs upside down at frustrated fans

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Sunday Smith is not in the lineup Sunday against Washington, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Smith is 2-for-27 in his past eight appearances and will take a seat for the second consecutive game. Kevin Pillar, who homered twice in Saturday's victory, will receive the start in left field for the Mets.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Smith isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News

Impact Smith went 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts across the last two games but will get a breather with left-hander Sean Nolin starting for the Nationals. Jeff McNeil will shift to left field while Jonathan Villar enters the lineup at third base.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants turn 5 DPs, get Alonso with bags full to top Mets 3-2

Jake McGee induced a game-ending popup from Pete Alonso with the bases loaded, and the San Francisco Giants turned five double plays to beat the freefalling New York Mets 3-2

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS