NEWS
5:00 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and scored twice during Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Nationals.
1:05 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Reds.
9:32 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter in the top of the ninth inning and went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI in a 5-4 win over Detroit.
10:28 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.
11:56 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
9:12 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the Astros.
7:54 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Rays.
8:33 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 1-for-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rays.
8:46 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) walked and drove in a run after he replaced an injured Josh Jung (wrist) at third base in Monday's 9-3 win over the Rays.
12:26 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting second in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
6:04 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) got hit by a pitch on his hand and left Tuesday's Cactus League game against the A's, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
10:00 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) is expected to be the primary fill-in at shortstop this spring while Corey Seager (groin) is sidelined, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
5:48 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
9:56 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.
4:34 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
10:45 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 win over San Francisco.
11:04 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 1-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's 4-0 loss to San Diego.
6:51 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 10-9 loss to Houston.
7:27 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Detroit.
7:28 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) who last started a game June 15, has made nine plate appearances during the month of June.
10:59 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
11:17 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
4:08 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) (foot) will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Monday's game against Atlanta.
7:56 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) on Smith's foot have come back negative.
1:35 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics and isn't expected to be available off the bench, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
6:14 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) left Saturday's game against the Athletics with left foot soreness. X-rays returned negative and he'll continue to be evaluated.
8:14 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Seattle.
7:19 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Seattle.
1:25 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
2:56 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees.
3:52 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
12:32 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
3:28 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Friday's game against Oakland.
5:06 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals.
4:20 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
11:03 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) went 1-for-3 and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Astros.
9:37 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 0-for-4 with a sacrifice bunt in Friday's 6-2 win over the Astros.
7:19 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 10-1 loss to the Royals.
4:47 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) will start at shortstop and bat second in Wednesday's game against Royals.
7:14 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) pinch ran and filled in at shortstop Tuesday after Corey Seager was removed due to a hamstring injury. went 0-for-1 with a walk in an 8-5 extra-inning win over Kansas City.
8:43 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started in left field and went 1-for-2 and was hit by a pitch in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Cubs.
12:44 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) (face) is back in the Rangers' lineup Friday versus the Cubs.
7:31 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) (face) was scheduled to get some cardio in and take pre-game swings Wednesday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.
11:38 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) (face) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
4:24 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) received six stitches and has some swelling in his jaw but is not in much pain after being hit in the face by a pitch Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
11:30 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) (face) posted Tuesday on his personal Twitter account that he's "doing fine" and "will hopefully be back on the field soon" after he exited Monday's 2-0 loss to the Orioles.
2:42 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
12:23 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) will start in left field and bat ninth in Saturday's game against Philadelphia.
4:32 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) (thumb) will start in left field and bat ninth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Royals.
3:11 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against the Padres due to a jammed left thumb.
10:28 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) should benefit from the Rangers' decision to designate Mark Mathias for assignment Saturday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
10:35 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) manager Bruce Bochy said Smith will play all infield positions and left field during spring games, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. "I think he's comfortable moving around," Bochy said. "He's already done it, so that's always a good thing."
6:49 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels.
8:30 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 0-for-2 with a walk and was caught stealing in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners.
8:17 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) entered Tuesday's 10-2 loss to Houston as a pinch runner after Corey Seager left with a forearm injury.
6:41 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
11:18 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Angels.
2:51 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.
4:42 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics.
4:42 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics.
7:46 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at shortstop in place of the resting Corey Seager and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Athletics.
7:46 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at shortstop in place of the resting Corey Seager and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Athletics.
5:17 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't in the lineup for the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader in Miami.
5:17 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't in the lineup for the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader in Miami.
10:28 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) will start in left field and bat eighth in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Marlins.
10:28 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) will start in left field and bat eighth in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Marlins.
6:11 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
6:11 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
2:01 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
3:30 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.
4:00 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.
2:28 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) will be on the bench Saturday against Seattle.
11:17 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Thursday against the Astros.
4:30 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against Houston.
4:30 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against Houston.
2:27 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
2:27 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
5:25 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Thursday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
5:25 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Thursday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
2:55 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
2:55 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
6:30 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is not in Friday's lineup against the Angels.
1:06 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) will sit Wednesday versus the Mariners.
6:09 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.
4:23 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) will sit for the second straight game Friday against Seattle.
5:09 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.
12:38 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins.
4:02 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Baltimore.
9:15 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) batted leadoff and sent 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and was caught stealing in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Mets.
8:13 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) batted ninth and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.
9:15 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Royals.
10:48 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) (calf) is starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.
11:35 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) exited Tuesday's win over the Royals with a right calf contusion, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
4:11 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
9:28 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) went 0-for-3 with two walks as the leadoff hitter in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Nationals.
2:13 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Nationals.
9:53 AM - Josh Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 win over Washington.
3:35 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
4:56 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) Rangers reinstated Smith (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. He'll start at third base and bat eighth in the Rangers' series opener against the Phillies.
6:39 PM - Josh Smith (TEX) (shoulder) reported to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment.
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