Pavin Smith: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Diamondbacks Hope for Major Impact from New Starting Contributor

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 challenges in carving out a permanent spot in the majors, spending the past three seasons bouncing between Triple-A and the big leagues.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 22

D-backs DH Focused On Controlling His Own Destiny

Arizona Diamondbacks DH Pavin Smith is lined up for a large increase in playing time going into 2025. The former first round pick by the D-backs hasn't had the career to this point that many anticipated, however, after a strong 2024 campaign, things look promising for the lefty slugger going forward.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / February 19

Diamondbacks optimistic Pavin Smith can fill platoon role after 2024 improvements

SCOTTSDALE — The Arizona Diamondbacks want to see Pavin Smith “strangle” a starting platoon role against right-handers, in the words of general manager Mike Hazen.

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 14

Fantasy Baseball 2025: Shortstop Sleepers

When it comes to fantasy baseball, and fantasy sports in general, everyone is always trying to find the next potential star player who nobody else is aware of.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Diamondbacks GM reveals two areas team is looking to improve

The Diamondbacks’ two biggest offseason moves took place in late December, as the team surprisingly landed Corbin Burnes on a six-year, $210M deal and acquired Josh Naylor in a trade with the Guardians.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 26

Pavin Smith is Primed for a Breakout with the Diamondbacks

Next up in our series of breaking down the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 projections is Pavin Smith. The long-time prospect found his way in 2024 and could look to build off the momentum with a big 2025 campaign.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / January 9

Which Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have settled with a handful of players to avoid arbitration, per multiple reports. A look at the latest deals that have come down the pipeline on Wednesday: The D-backs will pay Pavin Smith $1.5 million this season after the two parties avoid arbitration, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported Wednesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Diamondbacks agree to one-year deal with breakout first baseman

The Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith by agreeing to a one-year, $1.5M deal.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 10

D-backs GM Mike Hazen Talks Pavin Smith, Deal Making, and Coaching Staff

The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to make any adds to their major league roster so far this offseason, and it doesn't look like they're going to before the conclusion of the MLB Winter Meetings here in Dallas.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 2

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Pavin Smith

This article is part of a series chronicling the individual seasons of players who appeared for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024. Reviews for players who still have rookie eligibility for 2025 will appear in our prospect season reviews.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

MLB home run props for Sept. 23: Cravin' for a Pavin dinger

It's a brand new week in home run props, and we're looking to kick it off with a bang. Even though there are only four games on the shortened MLB slate, we're still honing in on three home run bets we love for Monday night's action.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / September 22

Lead-off Pavin Smith: D-backs shake up lineup with no Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker at Brewers

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ lineup on Sunday against the Brewers had a few quirks with multiple starters on the bench, including Pavin Smith taking over the lead-off spot against Milwaukee right-hander Frankie Montas.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Reinforcements on the way for Diamondbacks ahead of playoff push

After a shocking run to the World Series last October, the Diamondbacks once again find themselves inching toward the playoffs.

Diamondbacks lose starting pitcher to injury

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 10

Pavin Smith's Resilience, Center Field Approach Spark Career Night

The Pavin Smith Game will likely go down as one of the most uniquely impressive performances in Arizona Diamondbacks' history - especially recent history.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 9

Diamondbacks hold steady in top 10 of MLB Power Rankings

The Diamondbacks, or more particularly Pavin Smith, salvaged what would have been a disastrous week with a monstrous game against the Houston Astros on Sunday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith reacts to bashing around Justin Verlander in 3-HR game

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder and first baseman Pavin Smith made history on Sunday. He recorded three home runs against the Houston Astros, two of which were against Astros starting pitcher, Justin Verlander.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / September 9

Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith Rewrites History Books By Belting 3 Home Runs

Entering Sunday night's showdown with the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith had recorded just four home runs at the MLB level in 2024.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

D-backs get 3 HRs, 8 RBIs from Pavin Smith, blast Astros

Pavin Smith homered in each of his first three at-bats and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 12-6 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 9

Pavin Smith’s big night helps Diamondbacks salvage series finale against the Astros

The Diamondbacks beat the Houston Astros 12-6 at Minute Maid Park to salvage the series finale. Pavin Smith was the hero offensively, homering in his first three at-bats and drove in eight.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / September 8

Watch: Diamondbacks 1B nearly hits for HR cycle against Astros

Houston, we have liftoff. Well, not for the Astros but for the MLB's hottest team since the All-Star break. One Diamondback launched three big home runs off Houston's pitchers Sunday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 8

Pavin Smith dominates Astros on Sunday Night Baseball

For those who did not know who Pavin Smith was before tonight, now you do. Facing three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander, the Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith dominated, driving in a staggering eight RBIs within the first five innings of Arizona’s fast offensive outbreak against the Astros on Sunday Night Baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 10

Pavin Smith odd man out in Diamondbacks infield roster crunch

The Diamondbacks have optioned first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith to Triple-A Reno, per the team’s transaction log. With shortstop Geraldo Perdomo set to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, the team was facing a difficult roster crunch.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / April 23

Pavin Smith knocks in six as D-backs demolish Cards

Pavin Smith drove in a career-high six runs with a grand slam and a two-run double as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks rolled over the St. Louis Cardinals 14-1 on Tuesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / November 1, 2023

Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith is having the weirdest World Series experience

Like most baseball players, Pavin Smith has probably waited his entire life for an opportunity to play in the World Series. He will have to keep waiting.

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