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0:23Highlights: Tigers at Royals (5/8)
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0:41Framber Valdez Suspended 6 Games
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5:00Tarik Skubal to Have Elbow Surgery
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0:42Highlights: Tigers at Braves (4/30)
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0:58Getting Ready For A Tarik Skubal Bidding War
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1:57Breaking Down Jose Soriano's Dominant Season
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0:58How to Fix the Boston Red Sox
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12:59Pierre McGuire's 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket
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10:24Top Prospects to Stash! Where Is Sam Antonacci?
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0:41Tarik Skubal: Last Ride As A Tiger?
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0:59Prospect Watch: Kevin McGonigle To Make Opening Day Roster
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1:50Extension Talk: Nolan McLean, Zach Neto, Tarik Skubal
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0:38Better Year: Justin Verlander Or Max Scherzer
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0:45BREAKING: Justin Verlander Agrees to 1-Year Deal With Tigers
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0:47More Likely To Be Gone Over Summer - Skenes Or Skubal?
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4:19Breaking News: Tarik Skubal Wins Record $32M In Arbitration
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0:47BREAKING NEWS: Framber Valdez, Tigers Agree To 3-Yr, $115M Deal
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1:25Valdez Offered $115M Deal, Dramatic Shift In Pay For Big Names
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1:22Bowden: Asking Price For Skubal Is "So Outrageous"
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1:20How Jim Bowden Would Approach Skubal Arbitration
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2026 Pitching
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W
Wins
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ERA
Earned Run Average
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SO
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BB
Base on Balls (Walk)
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WHIP
Walks and Hits Allowed Per Inning
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| Regular Season | 0 | 1 | 1.59 | 16 | 4 | 1.15 |
Top Burch Smith News
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Tigers' Burch Smith: Working as opener Saturday
Smith will serve as the opening pitcher during Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Smith has been one of the Tigers' most reliable bullpen options so far this season, logging a 1.59 ERA and 1.15 WHIP alongside a 16:4 K:BB in 11.1 innings. He'll be trusted to handle the first inning or two of Saturday's contest before turning things over to bulk reliever Ty Madden.
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Tigers' Burch Smith: Tagged with loss Friday
Smith (0-1) took the loss Friday, allowing one run on three hits in two innings of relief as the Tigers fell 5-4 to the Rangers. He struck out three.
The veteran righty got the call in a high-leverage spot but couldn't seal the deal, giving up the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth inning on an Alejandro Osuna double as Texas broke a 4-4 tie. With Kenley Jansen struggling of late, Will Vest (undisclosed) not 100 percent and Kyle Finnegan having pitched the prior two days, manager A.J. Hinch's late-game options were limited Friday, but Smith has pitched well enough since being promoted from Triple-A Toledo to potentially be in the mix. Through 7.1 innings over four appearances, he's delivered a 2.45 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB.
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Tigers' Burch Smith: Strikes out four Tuesday
Smith allowed a run on two hits and a walk across two innings of relief in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta. He struck out four.
Smith is off to a nice start with the Tigers since getting the call from Triple-A Toledo, as he's allowed just one run in three appearances, and he's struck out eight batters already across 5.1 innings. The 36-year-old had toiled in the minors since last appearing in the majors back in 2024, and he's not a high-leverage bullpen option in Detroit, but he could earn a more significant role if he continues to pitch well.
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Tigers' Burch Smith: Contract selected
The Tigers selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.
Smith was off to a terrific start with Toledo, yielding two runs with a 16:0 K:BB over 10 innings. The 36-year-old will give the Tigers a fresh bullpen arm and will be making his first major-league appearance since 2024 when/if he gets into a game.
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Tigers' Burch Smith: Latches on with Tigers
The Tigers signed Smith to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Smith will get $1.5 million if in the majors, with $250,000 more available in incentives. The 25-year-old spent most of 2025 at Triple-A Indianapolis in the Pirates organization, posting a 7.08 ERA and 26:12 K:BB over 20.1 frames. Smith made 50 relief appearances between the Marlins and Orioles in 2024, holding a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB across 56.1 innings. He'll likely begin the upcoming season in the bullpen at Triple-A Toledo.
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Pirates' Burch Smith: Exits with undisclosed injury
Smith left Friday's appearance for Triple-A Indianapolis after facing just one batter with an undisclosed injury, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Smith left in the middle of a plate appearance against Royce Lewis when he signaled for a trainer. Smith has thrown 1.1 scoreless innings in three appearances for Indianapolis this season.
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Pirates' Burch Smith: Assigned to minor-league camp
Smith was reassigned to minor league spring training on Monday.
Smith inked a minor-league deal that included an invitation to big-league camp back in January, but he was unable to do enough to earn a bullpen spot. Instead, he'll set his sights on beginning the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he'll serve as organizational depth.
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Pirates' Burch Smith: Gets NRI deal from Pittsburgh
The Pirates signed Smith to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Smith, 34, collected a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB across 56.1 innings between the Marlins and Orioles this past season. The veteran right-hander will compete for a bullpen job in spring training.
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Burch Smith: Becomes free agent
Smith elected free agency Thursday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Smith cleared waivers after the Orioles removed him from their 40-man roster, but he will look for a job elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The righty collected a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB over 56.1 innings between the Marlins and Orioles this season.
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Orioles' Burch Smith: Lands on IL with groin strain
The Orioles placed Smith on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a groin strain, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Smith will be forced to sit for the rest of the regular season, and it's unclear whether the severity of the groin strain will keep him out of action for Baltimore's postseason run. Smith joined the Orioles in late June after being DFA'd and subsequently released by the Marlins. Working out of Baltimore's bullpen, Smith has posted a 5.74 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 26.2 innings. Southpaw reliever Danny Coulombe (elbow) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
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Orioles' Burch Smith: Sunk by two homers Sunday
Smith (4-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Astros, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out two over one inning.
Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz went back-to-back on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning, and the Orioles weren't able to bounce back, leaving Smith with his first loss of the year. Smith was pretty effective after initially joining the Orioles in mid-July, but he's now been on the hook for multiple runs in three of his last four appearances. Since Aug. 10, he's allowed 10 runs (nine earned), including five home runs, over seven innings. Smith is now at a 4.84 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB overall 48.1 innings between Baltimore and Miami this year.
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Orioles' Burch Smith: Picks up another win
Smith (4-0) allowed a run on one hit over one inning but earned the win Saturday over the Rays.
Smith gave up a game-tying solo home run to Jose Caballero in the seventh inning, but the Orioles retook the lead in the eighth and held on. This was Smith's second appearance in a row during which he's nabbed a win, and he's added two holds despite allowing two runs over 4.1 innings in August. For the year, the right-hander has a 3.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 42.1 innings between the Orioles and the Marlins. Smith is unlikely to see a lot of high-leverage work, but he could be called on in tight spots when the bullpen is thin.
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Orioles' Burch Smith: First win with new team
Smith (3-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Blue Jays, striking out two over a perfect inning.
Smith has maintained a 2.31 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 11.2 innings since he first joined the Orioles' big-league roster in mid-July. The right-hander has provided some stability to address one of Baltimore's weak spots. Smith has also picked up two holds since the start of August, which suggests he's moving up the leverage ladder. For the season, he has a 3.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 41.1 innings between Baltimore and Miami, but it's clear he's more comfortable with his current team than he was with his previous one.
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Orioles' Burch Smith: Joining Baltimore bullpen
The Orioles selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
He'll join the Baltimore bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Dillon Tate, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Though he opened the season as a member of the Miami bullpen, Smith was cut in June after he posted a 4.25 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 29.2 innings. He quickly caught on with the Orioles on a minor-league deal and turned in a pair of scoreless appearances with Norfolk before getting the call back to the majors.
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Orioles' Burch Smith: Links up with Baltimore
Smith signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
The right-hander was released by the Marlins last week and didn't take long to latch on with a new organization. Smith posted a 4.25 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 29.2 innings for Miami this season, and he'll likely fill a low-leverage relief role if he gets called up by Baltimore.
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Burch Smith: Released by Miami
The Marlins released Smith on Thursday.
Smith predictably cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and is now free to sign on with a new organization. The right-hander posted a 4.25 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 29.2 innings for the Marlins.
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Marlins' Burch Smith: DFA'd by Miami
The Marlins designated Smith for assignment Friday.
The right-hander was acquired from the Rays in late March and posted a 4.25 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 29.2 innings for the Marlins. Smith could head to Triple-A Jacksonville if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Marlins' Burch Smith: Nabs extra-inning win
Smith (1-0) picked up the win Thursday, striking out two in a perfect 10th inning during the Marlins' victory over the Rockies.
Brenton Doyle led off the frame with a sacrifice bunt to put the phantom runner on third base, but Smith fanned Ryan McMahon and Elehuris Montero to deny Colorado a run. The right-hander then got rewarded when Miami walked it off in the bottom of the inning. Smith has seen little high-leverage work this season, adding only one hold to his ledger in 14 appearances, and he sports a 3.31 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB through 16.1 innings.
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Marlins' Burch Smith: Lands in Miami
The Marlins acquired Smith from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations and selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Smith exercised the upward mobility clause in his minor-league deal with Tampa Bay. The 33-year-old will appear in the majors for the first time since 2021, assuming he gets into a game. Smith holds a career 6.03 ERA over 102 appearances (13 starts) across parts of five major-league seasons. He figures to operate in long relief in Miami.
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Rays' Burch Smith: Agrees to minors deal with Rays
Burch signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Jan. 2.
Smith spent the last two seasons overseas, pitching in Japan in 2022 and in Korea in 2023. The 33-year-old last appeared in the majors in 2021 and holds a career 6.03 ERA and 184:87 K:BB over 191 innings in parts of five seasons at the big-league level.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 225 lbs |
| Birthplace: San Antonio, TX |
| Age: 36 |
| School: Oklahoma |
| Experience: 6 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |