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Pavin Smith is poised for a breakout season with the Arizona Diamondbacks as he steps into a larger and more significant role for the 2025 campaign. The left-handed-hitting first baseman has faced ...

The Diamondbacks want to see Pavin Smith "strangle" a platoon starting role against right-handers, in the words of general ...

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith is expected to open the campaign in a platoon role at the designated hitter spot.

The Arizona Diamondbacks take defense very seriously. They have been one of the best defensive teams in baseball over the ...

Smith signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Smith's salary will more than double in 2025 after ...

1. RHP Corbin Burnes looks ready to go. The Diamondbacks’ new, high-priced starter struck out all three batters he faced in ...

Smith is expected to serve as left-handed bat in a platoon at designated hitter this season, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.