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Craig Kimbrel is not quite finished just yet. The nine-time All-Star reliever Kimbrel is signing with the Houston Astros, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Thursday. Kimbrel is set to join the big-league roster as well, Passan adds. At 37 years old, …
Craig Kimbrel has officially landed with his ninth different MLB team. The veteran reliever Kimbrel has agreed to a deal with the Texas Rangers, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Kimbrel and the Rangers have come to terms on a …
The Atlanta Braves’ handling of Craig Kimbrel was completely baffling. The Braves in March signed Kimbrel to a minor-league deal. He pitched in three games for Double-A Columbus and was nearly flawless with no hits and only one walk allowed …
The Atlanta Braves suffered a brutal defeat on Thursday, and responded by turning to a 37-year-old former All-Star. The Braves are calling Craig Kimbrel up from Triple-A Gwinnett, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The move comes after …
Craig Kimbrel is circling back to where it all began. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the veteran closer Kimbrel is reuniting with the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel has agreed to a minor-league deal with his former ballclub, …
One of baseball’s best-known relievers may be at the end of the line in MLB. The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they are designating veteran pitcher Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Baltimore is calling up fellow righty Bryan Baker …
The Baltimore Orioles are demoting struggling closer Craig Kimbrel, at least for the time being. Kimbrel pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona, with Yennier Cano getting ninth inning duties instead. Orioles manager Brandon …
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser owned up to a pretty big mistake after catching the final out of his team’s 9-7 win on Saturday. Cowser unwittingly threw a Craig Kimbrel milestone save baseball into the Kauffman Stadium fountain at …
Craig Kimbrel is making another stop on his baseball journey. Kimbrel and the Baltimore Orioles agreed on a 1-year, $13 million deal. The news comes after reports on Tuesday night said Kimbrel was in serious discussions with the team. Free-agent …
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel is not among the most beloved professional athletes in his city right now. The Phillies closer was given a rude welcome Monday when he entered Game 6 of the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks at …
The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen blew Game 4 of the NLCS on Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. There may be some consequences for Craig Kimbrel as a result. Kimbrel entered to pitch the 8th inning for the Phillies, who were …
Twins OF Jordan Luplow had a little fun during mop-up duty on Friday night, breaking out a spot-on Craig Kimbrel impression.
Craig Kimbrel has signed with a new team. Kimbrel reached a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies that will pay him $10 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Kimbrel joins a team that made it to the World Series last season while …
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a rather bold decision as they set their roster for the National League Division Series. The Dodgers released their full 26-man roster for their series against the San Diego Padres. One notable name was missing in …
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 104 games and counting, but now they are looking to address perhaps their lone weakness. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday that reliever Craig Kimbrel has been removed from the closer role, per …
Craig Kimbrel has arisen again like a phoenix from ash … all thanks to a little superstition. The Los Angeles Dodgers reliever, who has struggled for most of the 2022 season, recently turned to a very interesting new practice — coming out …
