Dodgers Place Will Smith On 10-Day IL
Smith (.249 AVG, 0.386 xwOBA, 23 BB in 52 G) exits as LAD's primary catcher while leading the position in walk rate; Chuckie Robinson backs up Dalton Rushing on a 43-24 team with a +142 run differential.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates — Jun 11, 2026 | AI Prediction & Stats
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Pirates
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Probable Pitchers
Los Angeles Dodgers — Roster
| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Call |
LF | 0.256 | - | - | 0.288 | 0.321 |
 Andy Pages |
CF | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dalton Rushing |
C | - | - | - | - | - |
 Freddie Freeman |
1B | 0.283 | 10 | 36 | 0.375 | 0.482 |
 Kyle Tucker |
RF | 0.237 | 5 | 32 | 0.327 | 0.386 |
 Max Muncy |
3B | 0.270 | 14 | 24 | 0.393 | 0.520 |
 Miguel Rojas |
SS | 0.255 | - | - | 0.309 | 0.327 |
 Santiago Espinal |
3B | 0.240 | - | - | 0.283 | 0.360 |
 Will Smith |
C | 0.249 | 6 | 23 | 0.386 | 0.382 |
 Mookie Betts |
SS | 0.185 | 2 | 7 | 0.326 | 0.354 |
 Alex Freeland |
2B | - | - | - | - | - |
 Ryan Ward |
LF | 0.333 | - | - | 0.299 | 0.333 |
Pittsburgh Pirates — Roster
| Player | Pos | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brandon Lowe |
2B | 0.249 | 15 | 43 | 0.359 | 0.515 |
 Bryan Reynolds |
LF | 0.267 | 7 | 40 | 0.367 | 0.429 |
 Henry Davis |
C | 0.138 | - | - | 0.294 | 0.285 |
 Marcell Ozuna |
DH | 0.195 | 5 | 22 | 0.308 | 0.303 |
 Nick Gonzales |
3B | 0.300 | 2 | 31 | 0.335 | 0.374 |
 Oneil Cruz |
CF | 0.264 | 14 | 44 | 0.358 | 0.472 |
 Spencer Horwitz |
1B | 0.289 | 9 | 29 | 0.334 | 0.473 |
 Jared Triolo |
SS | 0.229 | - | - | 0.273 | 0.267 |
 Endy Rodríguez |
C | 0.217 | - | - | 0.339 | 0.326 |
 Jake Mangum |
LF | - | - | - | - | - |
 Jhostynxon Garcia |
RF | - | - | - | - | - |
 Tyler Callihan |
LF | - | - | - | - | - |
 Ryan O'Hearn |
RF | 0.283 | 10 | 34 | 0.336 | 0.471 |
Los Angeles Dodgers — News
Sasaki showing signs of development with Dodgers
Sasaki has no 2026 stats in the database, making it impossible to assess whether velocity/command gains are translating to results. The Dodgers' rotation is anchored by Yamamoto (2.68 ERA, 73 SO) and Ohtani (0.74 ERA, 50 SO), so Sasaki's role remains undefined relative to the team's established arms.
Dodgers Release Tyler Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald had no 2026 MLB appearances before landing on the minor league IL this month. LAD's 43-24 record and +142 run differential suggests the move is roster management rather than a rotation necessity.
White Sox rookie delivers walk-off; Dodgers' wild inning in Tuesday action
Freeman (LAD) continues his pace with 10 HR and 0.372 xwOBA across 64 games, but the headline centers on a Sox rookie walk-off with no database entry—insufficient context to quantify impact on roster or playoff positioning.
Rivero goes 5-for-5 with 6 RBI in Dodgers win
Rivero entered with a .133 AVG and .218 xwOBA across limited action, so this 5-hit performance is an outlier rather than a trend indicator.
Pittsburgh Pirates — News
Pirates recall Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A
Valdez carries a .125 AVG and 0.27 xwOBA through limited action, offering depth as Pittsburgh sits 35-33 atop a weak NL Central. The recall likely addresses roster flexibility rather than a defensive upgrade.
Yankees sweep Guardians; Cleveland rotation falters
CLE's rotation woes intensify: Williams (3.32 ERA, 9-3) is a lone bright spot in a staff where Bibee (1-7, 4.09 ERA) and Cecconi (3-5, 4.83 ERA) have combined for 4 wins across 28 starts. NYY's +103 run differential versus CLE's -6 explains the sweep.
Ohtani limited as Pirates challenge two-way star
Ohtani's 1.06 ERA and 0.82 WHIP remain elite, but his 7 starts and 44 IP suggest limited volume—likely a workload management situation given his dual role. PIT's +22 run differential means they can compete against anyone.
Pirates Place Oneil Cruz On Injured List
Cruz (.264 AVG, 14 HR in 64 G) leaves a middle-of-the-order bat out for at least a month with hand fractures. Billy Cook replaces him with no 2026 MLB stats, marking a significant downgrade for Pittsburgh's offense as they sit 34-33 in a tight NL Central race.
Joey Bart begins rehab assignment at Single-A Bradenton
Bart (.259 AVG, .256 xwOBA) has yet to appear in 2026 after foot injury, with no clear timeline to rejoin a Pirates catching depth that sits 34-33 with a +21 run differential.
Season Comparison
Dodgers
STAT
Pirates
43-25
Record
35-33
63.2%
Win %
51.5%
.632
PCT
.515
365
Runs For
345
224
Runs Against
323
68
Games Played
68
L1
Streak
W1
6-4
Last 10
5-5
22-12
Home Record
19-16
21-13
Away Record
16-17
Head to Head
1
1
Jun 10
Dodgers
8 - 9
Pirates
Jun 9
Dodgers
12 - 3
Pirates
Dodgers Recent
Jun 10
@ Pirates
8-9
L
Jun 9
@ Pirates
12-3
W
Jun 7
vs Angels
13-5
L
Jun 6
vs Angels
2-9
W
Jun 5
vs Angels
0-1
W
Pirates Recent
Jun 10
vs Dodgers
8-9
W
Jun 9
vs Dodgers
12-3
L
Jun 7
@ Braves
2-3
L
Jun 6
@ Braves
3-6
L
Jun 5
@ Braves
3-6
L
