WILL SMITH NEWS

On bench Wednesday Smith is not starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact He receives a day off after walking and driving in a run in an 0-for-2 effort Wednesday. With a .371 OBP and seven homers this season, Smith has continued to solidify his case as one of baseball's best offensive catchers. Austin Barnes, Clayton Kershaw's personal catcher, starts behind the dish with #22 on the mound.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats homer in win Smith went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Monday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.

Impact Smith launched a two-run homer off Spencer Howard in the fourth inning, erasing a 1-0 deficit for the Dodgers. It was his second home run in the last three games and his seventh on the season. The 26-year-old has been one of the top fantasy options at catcher this year, slashing .271/.368/.471 with 19 extra-base hits, 22 RBI, 32 runs scored and a stolen base.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin, Phillies to take on Urias, Dodgers

The Phillies will start Zach Eflin on Tuesday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio Urias

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith, Taylor homer in Dodgers' 3-1 win over Phillies

Will Smith hit a two-run homer, Chris Taylor added a solo shot and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 despite getting just three hits and four baserunners

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith drew starts behind the plate both of the past two nights, so he'll be getting a routine breather for a day game Sunday. Austin Barnes will step into the starting nine and catch for pitcher Walker Buehler in the series finale.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two extra-base hits Smith went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, an additional run and a strikeout at Los Angeles triumphed over Texas 12-1 Friday.

Impact Smith doubled to lead off the third and scored on a Gavin Lux double before launching a solo home run to left off reliver Hyeon-Jong Yang the next inning. The homer was Smith's first since May 20 as his OPS has fallen from .879 to .831 in that time.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw rebounds, Dodgers go deep 5 times in rout of Rangers

Clayton Kershaw bounced back from two bad outings with six sharp innings, Gavin Lux drove in four runs and hit one of five Dodgers homers, and Los Angeles routed the Texas Rangers...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Smith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers will wrap up their series in Pittsburgh with a day game after a night game, so Smith is just receiving a routine breather after catching all nine innings of Wednesday's 2-1 win. He'll take a seat in favor of Austin Barnes (ankle), who will return from a three-game absence to catch Julio Urias.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Smith will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Smith sits for the second time in three games. Despite preseason indications that he might start no more than 90 games, however, he's currently on pace to make 101 starts behind the plate. Austin Barnes will start in his absence.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Smith started the first two games of the series versus the Cardinals, and he'll take a seat for the finale. Barnes bat eighth and catch for Wednesday's starter Walker Buehler.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman throws 6 shutout innings, Giants hold off Dodgers

Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and Mauricio Dubón hit one of two homers off Clayton Kershaw, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Sunday Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith is 13-for-34 with two homers, a double, four RBI and nine runs over his past 10 games, and he'll receive the day off Sunday. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate in the series finale.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Smith isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith had started each of the last three games and went 3-for-13 with three runs, a walk and two strikeouts during that time. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros vs. Dodgers: How to win $1,000 for free on Tuesday's FS1 tilt

It's one of baseball's hottest rivalries, and you could win big absolutely for free as the Dodgers and Astros square off.

MAY 25, 2021

Not in Saturday's lineup Smith is not starting Saturday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers stated before the start of the season that Smith would start around 90 games, but he's been ahead of that pace so far. Even after sitting in favor of Austin Barnes on Saturday, he's on pace to start 102 contests. Given his .274/.371/.496 slash line, it would be a surprise to see his share of playing time decrease any time soon.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two more hits Smith went 2-for-3 with a home run, RBI, two runs and a strikeout in Los Angeles' 3-2 win over Arizona on Thursday.

Impact Smith recorded an infield single in the second before parking a Merrill Kelly offering over the left field fence for a decisive home run to break a 2-2 tie. This was Smith's fifth homer of the year and third straight start with two hits, a stretch that his raised his slash line to .274/.375/.504.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers get HRs from Smith, Pujols in 3-2 win over D-backs

Will Smith hit a tiebreaking, solo home run in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols slugged a two-run shot, his first for the Dodgers, and Los Angeles defeated the Arizona Diamondback...

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols hits 1st homer with Dodgers and 668th of his career

Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer, his first for the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers rally past Diamondbacks 4-2 for 7th win in 8 games

Will Smith’s pinch-hit sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the seventh inning scored the tying and go-ahead runs when Josh Rojas dropped the ball in right field, and the Los Ang...

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Wednesday's lineup Smith is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith is 4-for-8 with a homer, a double, two RBI and three runs through the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat Wednesday. Austin Barnes will catch for Clayton Kershaw and bat eighth.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Arizona after Buehler's strong outing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Monday starter Walker Buehler

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks homer Monday Smith went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and an additional run scored in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Smith took Madison Bumgarner deep in the second inning in what was his fourth long ball of the campaign, and he also notched his ninth double of the season. The backstop is hitting .255 with an .834 OPS.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith will take a seat for the day game in the series finale after going 0-for-2 with two walks Saturday. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate Sunday for Los Angeles.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bauer K's 10, Muncy has 3 hits as Dodgers blank Marlins 7-0

Trevor Bauer threw seven shutout innings and struck out 10, Max Muncy had three hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 to extend their winning streak to fo...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walsh's 2-run double propels Angels to 2-1 win over Dodgers

Jared Walsh hit a two-run double in the third inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 2-1 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS