Twins take home losing streak into matchup against the Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins host the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to stop a four-game home slideAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WILL SMITH #31 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
0-4 W-L •
1.45 WHIP •
6.53 ERA
0-4 W-L
1.45 WHIP
6.53 ERA
Dodgers' Glasnow ties career high with 14 Ks as Los Angeles beats the Minnesota Twins 6-3
Tyler Glasnow tied his career high with 14 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins bring home losing streak into matchup with the Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins aim to break their three-game home slide with a victory against the Los Angeles DodgersAPRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani goes deep for 3rd time in 5 games and hits pair of doubles for Dodgers in 4-2 win over Twins
Shohei Ohtani had two doubles and a home run — his third in five games — to power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Minnesota Twins 4-2APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins host the Dodgers to begin 3-game series
The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on MondayAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pulled from save situation Smith was removed from a save situation Friday against the White Sox. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one batter in one-third of an inning.
Impact Called upon to protect a one-run lead, Smith struck out Yoan Moncada but then allowed a double and a walk to the next two batters he faced. That was enough for manager Matt Quatraro, who replaced Smith with James McArthur. The right-handed McArthur came through with a double play to secure the save, and with that, we may have witnessed a changing of the guard in the ninth inning for Kansas City. There have been no formal announcements in that regard, but Smith already had two losses, one blown save and six earned runs allowed in 2.2 innings this season before Friday's messy outing.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández power Dodgers to 8-3 victory over Giants
Freddie Freeman had three hits, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight game and the Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-3 Monday nightAPRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes first loss Smith (0-1) was charged with the loss after he surrendered four runs on two hits and two walks during the ninth inning Saturday versus the Twins.
Impact Smith entered for the ninth inning with the game tied 1-1 and immediately induced a groundout, but Minnesota then rallied for four runs as five of the next six batters reached base. Notably, he was lined up for the save chance before James McArthur, who is also in the mix at closer, blew a 1-0 lead in the eighth inning, but Smith's rough season debut certainly won't help his standing. John Schreiber is the third option in the potential closing committee and delivered a scoreless seventh Saturday.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton, Vázquez deliver timely hits as Twins rally for 5-1 victory over Royals
Byron Buxton drove in the tying run in the eighth inning, Christian Vázquez drove in the go-ahead run to start off a four-run ninth, and the Twins rallied for a 5-1 victory over th...MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers, Smith agree to 10-year contract extension Since his debut in 2019, Smith leads all catchers (min. 1,500 plate appearances) with a 128 wRC+ while producing an .840 OPS.
MARCH 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Will Smith, Dodgers finalizing 10-year extension (source) The Dodgers are keeping another one of their core pieces in place for the long haul. Catcher Will Smith is finalizing a 10-year extension wi...
MARCH 27 • MLB.COM
Three titles later, Smith returns to KC - and he brought friends, too SURPRISE, Ariz. -- When Will Smith was first at the Royals’ Spring Training complex in Surprise, Ariz., in 2011, the current clubhouse did n...
FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM
Royals sign reliever Will Smith to $5 million deal to close out games in 2024
The Kansas City Royals signed Will Smith to a $5 million contract for the upcoming season MondayDECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will Smith a one-player dynasty with individual three-peat If you’re on Will Smith’s team this time of year, consider yourself fortunate. No, not THAT Will Smith. Nor the acting one. We’re talking ab...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • MLB.COM
Rangers' Will Smith wins three consecutive World Series titles with three different teams Will Smith has won a World Series title with the 2023 Rangers, 2022 Astros and 2021 Braves.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Three years, three teams, three World Series titles: Will Smith's journey a first in big leagues
Will Smith has been a really good relief pitcher in the big leagues for 12 yearsNOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will Smith World Series timeline: How Rangers reliever can make MLB history after titles with Braves, Astros | Sporting News Canada Will Smith could make a lot of history tonight if he and the Rangers were to capture the World Series on Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Has 'Considered' Moving Will Smith Down in Lineup, Unlikely to Do It Despite Will Smith’s recent struggles, Dave Roberts is unlikely to move him down in the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Makes scoreless appearance Smith allowed one walk and struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Angels.
Impact Smith, who normally works as setup reliever when the Rangers are leading, made a low-leverage appearance following a rough stretch. The left-hander was tagged for six runs on six hits and three walks over his previous three outings. It's unclear whether using Smith in a mop-up role was a way to give him a positive feeling about an outing or if it was because he hadn't thrown in five days. Maybe a little of both.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Will Smith Feels He's Battling More Bad Luck Than Bad Swing Right Now Will Smith thinks he is hitting in bad luck.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Takes loss Saturday Smith (2-6) was credited with Saturday's loss, allowing two runs on one hit and one walk to Cleveland.
Impact The Rangers clung to a 1-0 lead when Smith entered to open the top of the eighth inning. He faced the three-batter minimum, allowing two baserunners that eventually scored off Jose Leclerc. Smith has pitched well in a setup role since Aroldis Chapman became the primary closer; Saturday's outing halted a streak of seven consecutive scoreless outings.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says Will Smith Finally Turning the Corner at the Plate Dave Roberts underestimated Will Smith’s rib injury effects.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gives up winning knock Smith allowed one run on one hit over one inning in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.
Impact The Rangers' bullpen blew another lead, although the save was blown by, and the loss was credited to, Josh Sborz prior to Smith entering the game with the bases loaded and no outs. Smith's contributions to the loss was giving up a two-run home run to pinch-hitter Ryan Jeffers. This was sixth time in the last eight games that Smith has allowed runs, and the Rangers' closer has a 14.21 ERA with two losses and two blown saves during that stretch. Texas manager Bruce Bochy has not indicated a change in the closer's role, but there could be one afoot. Aroldis Chapman is the most likely candidate to take over.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fastball command off Texas manager Bruce Bochy said Smith's recent bout of ineffectiveness was due to command of his fastball, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. "It's kind of been a one-pl...
Impact Smith has blown two saves and sports a 15,19 ERA over his last seven outings. He agreed with the manager that location is the reason for the recent struggles. Bochy did not give a clear answer when discussing the closing role, but the manager had Aroldis Chapman attempt to close Monday's game, which eventually went to extra innings where Smith blew the save. There was a stretch earlier this month when it looked like the back end of the bullpen was set with Josh Sborz, Chapman and Smith, in that order. However, recent events mean fantasy managers should understand that Smith is not guaranteed to close every game. The Rangers are off Wednesday, and the manager hopes the 'pen can reset.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
