RILEY SMITH NEWS

Machado powers San Diego past Arizona 12-3

Manny Machado hit a bases-loaded triple during a six-run fifth inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kim Ha-Seong each had two hits and two RBIs, and the San Diego Padres overcame starter...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting bullpen game Wednesday Smith was recalled from the alternate site and will start Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact This will essentially be a bullpen game, as projected starter Taylor Widener was surprisingly placed on the injured list with a groin strain hours before first pitch. Smith most recently logged two innings over two appearances out of the bullpen on April 21 and April 22.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves

Madison Bumgarner threw a seven-inning no-hitter, an achievement that won’t count in the Major League Baseball record book but completed a dominant day of Arizona Diamondbacks pitc...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serving as 27th man Smith was recalled to serve as the 27th man for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact Smith has served as both a starter and reliever for the Diamondbacks early on this season, but he will be bullpen depth for the team's doubleheader Sunday. He's managed a 4.15 ERA and 1.62 WHIP with a 7:6 K:BB through 13 innings to this point.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to alternate site Smith was optioned to Arizona's alternate training site Friday.

Impact Smith has made one start and three relief appearances this season. His 4.15 ERA in 13 innings is decent enough, but his 1.62 WHIP and 7:6 K:BB are both poor. Matt Peacock was recalled in a corresponding move.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowrie, A's rally from 5-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 7-5

Jed Lowrie hit a tying, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Seth Brown had a solo shot in the next frame and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Ar...

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beats Reds in first career start Smith (1-0) allowed two runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over six innings in a win over the Reds on Saturday.

Impact A 24th-round pick in 2016, Smith debuted in the big leagues last season, pitching 18.1 innings out of the Diamondbacks' bullpen. He got the call to make his first major-league start Saturday after Caleb Smith was moved to the bullpen and Smith got the job done, even if the swing-and-miss was lacking. This may have been a one-off in the rotation for Smith with Zac Gallen (forearm) due back next week, but Smith likely solidified his place atop the list for spot starts in Arizona with this performance.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Starting Saturday vs. Reds Smith will start Saturday's game against the Reds, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old righty threw five innings in relief April 3, so he is stretched out enough to qualify for the win in this start if he pitches well. He gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four in that long-relief appearance. Zac Gallen will likely rejoin the rotation before Smith is needed again, so he could move back to the bullpen after this spot start.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Smith was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Smith made his major-league debut during the 2020 season but should begin the 2021 campaign in the minors. The right-hander made three relief appearances during Cactus League play this spring and allowed six runs (five earned) on nine hits and no walks while striking out nine over seven innings.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2 Smiths, 0 runs: D-backs notch 1st shutout There were no fans in the Chase Field stands Tuesday night, but if there had been, the D-backs would have given them plenty to cheer about d...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Picks up win in relief Smith (2-0) tossed five scoreless relief innings, allowing five hits and striking out seven to earn the win Tuesday versus the Rangers.

Impact Smith followed starter Caleb Smith in this contest, and the former was the pitcher of record after the latter only went four innings. The 25-year-old Smith has made five relief appearances for the Diamondbacks this year, posting a 1.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 16.1 innings in a long-relief role.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0

Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong in relief Smith fired five innings out of the bullpen Thursday, allowing one run on six hits while striking out three during the Diamondbacks' 7-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact Making his fourth appearance of the season, Smith gave up his first run in his last 9.1 innings of work. Smith now has a 2.38 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks shake prolonged slump, beat Dodgers 5-2

Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer, Christian Walker added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a rare win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-2 victory Thursday ni...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies withstand Arizona's rally in 9th, hold on to win 8-7

Charlie Blackmon hit a grand slam to help Colorado build a big lead and the Rockies held on during a tense ninth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies snap 7-game losing skid with 3-2 win over D-backs

Rookie Ryan Castellani threw six strong innings, Trevor Story hit his ninth homer of the season and the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona D...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The #Dbacks option pitchers Riley Smith and Taylor Widener to the Triple-A Reno @Aces. Riley Smith's fantasy news and analysis. Plus injury news, trade value, add drop advice, graphs, and more.

MARCH 8, 2020 • FANTASYSP.COM