Dodgers’ Pittsburgh whiplash: Ohtani lead gone, Smith watch deepens
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 6 min
Los Angeles Dodgers lost a 6-1 lead in Pittsburgh despite Shohei Ohtani’s start and Ryan Ward’s grand slam, one night after torching the Pirates bullpen. Will Smith’s neck issue moving to an IL-and-Chuckie Robinson watch adds a roster-health concern.
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Los Angeles Dodgers lost a 6-1 lead in Pittsburgh despite Shohei Ohtani’s start and Ryan Ward’s grand slam, one night after torching the Pirates bullpen. Will Smith’s neck issue moving to an IL-and-Chuckie Robinson watch adds a roster-health concern.
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- Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score, Summary, and Team Stats - June 10, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports — CBS Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score, Summary, and Team Stats - June 10, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: scoring | section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: gametracker | 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/gamecenter_boxscores Los Angeles 43-25 8 FINAL 9 Pittsburgh 35-33 Recap Box Score Expert Picks Plays Recap Box Score Expert…
- Step Back — With Will Smith’s neck issue forcing the Dodgers to create room for Chuckie Robinson, how should we read this move: routine short-term catcher insurance, or a sign the club is genuinely worried about Smith’s workload behind the plate?
Background sources
- Dodgers Reveal Reason for Will Smith’s Lineup Absence vs. Angels - Yahoo Sports — Nelson Espinal Sun, June 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM UTC · 2 min read
- Dodgers facing some uncertainty with Will Smith as neck trouble lingers — Matthew Moreno
- Dodgers Increasingly Likely to Move Will Smith to IL - Yahoo Sports — Aaron Coloma Tue, June 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM UTC · 3 min read
- Who Steps Up if Will Smith Goes on IL? - Yahoo Sports — Aaron Coloma Wed, June 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM UTC · 2 min read
- Dave Roberts Confirms Will Smith Likely to Go on Injured List Due to Neck Injury - Yahoo Sports — Nicholas Covone Thu, June 11, 2026 at 1:05 AM UTC · 3 min read
- Dodgers Calling Up Minor Leaguer Amid Will Smith IL Stint - Yahoo Sports — Nelson Espinal Thu, June 11, 2026 at 3:08 AM UTC · 2 min read
- Dodgers' Will Smith lands on 10-day IL with bruised right hand - ESPN — Jorge Castillo
- The Los Angeles Dodgers erupt after Paul Skenes exits in a 12-3 romp over the Pirates | FOX Sports — FOX Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers erupt after Paul Skenes exits in a 12-3 romp over the Pirates | FOX Sports # The Los Angeles Dodgers erupt after Paul Skenes exits in a 12-3 romp over the Pirates Published Jun. 9, 2026 10:09 p.m. ET share facebookxredditlink Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andy Pages hit a two-run homer and added a sacrifice fly during a seventh-inning outburst against…