NEWS
2:30 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) (glute) will start at third base and bat third in Sunday's game against the Rays.
12:45 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) (glute) isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
5:11 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays due to glute tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
4:14 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.
9:22 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 3-1 loss to San Diego.
8:18 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 11-2 win over Baltimore.
8:48 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers. He was also hit by a pitch.
7:36 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over Kansas City.
7:46 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at designated hitter and 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Mets.
8:09 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Mets.
4:04 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) (hamstring) bat third as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Mets.
6:33 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets while he continues to recover from what he described as "lower glute/upper hamstring" tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
3:59 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
4:35 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Mariners, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
9:04 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) was not in the starting lineup Friday due to what manager Bruce Bochy referred to as "general tightness," Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
7:06 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.
8:15 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers.
7:04 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
9:13 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Marlins.
8:58 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) batted third and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Twins.
8:49 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at third base, batted cleanup and went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Angels.
1:19 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rockies.
9:16 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) went 1-for-5 with two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the A's.
2:22 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Athletics.
5:00 AM - Josh H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Reds.
9:32 AM - Josh H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.
11:56 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
9:12 AM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 1-for-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rays.
8:46 AM - Josh H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting second in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
6:04 PM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
9:56 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.
4:34 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
10:45 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 win over San Francisco.
11:04 AM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) started at third base and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Detroit.
7:28 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) who last started a game June 15, has made nine plate appearances during the month of June.
10:59 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
11:17 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
4:08 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) (foot) will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Monday's game against Atlanta.
7:56 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) on Smith's foot have come back negative.
1:35 PM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Seattle.
8:01 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Sunday's 16-8 win over the Angels.
1:25 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
2:56 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees.
3:52 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
12:32 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
3:28 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Friday's game against Oakland.
5:06 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals.
4:20 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
11:03 AM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 10-1 loss to the Royals.
4:47 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) will start at shortstop and bat second in Wednesday's game against Royals.
7:14 AM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) (face) is back in the Rangers' lineup Friday versus the Cubs.
7:31 AM - Josh H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) (face) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
4:24 PM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
12:23 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) will start in left field and bat ninth in Saturday's game against Philadelphia.
5:32 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) (thumb) will start in left field and bat ninth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Royals.
4:11 PM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels.
8:30 AM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
11:18 PM - Josh H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.
4:42 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics.
4:42 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics.
7:46 AM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) isn't in the lineup for the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader in Miami.
5:17 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't in the lineup for the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader in Miami.
10:28 AM - Josh H. 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 H. 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 H. Smith (TEX) was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
6:11 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
2:01 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
3:30 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.
4:00 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.
2:28 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) will be on the bench Saturday against Seattle.
11:17 AM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Thursday against the Astros.
4:30 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against Houston.
4:30 PM - Josh H. Smith (TEX) isn't starting Wednesday against Houston.
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