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The Chicago Cubs have added some major help to their bullpen. The Cubs have agreed to a deal with free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel that is pending a physical, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Rosenthal had reported earlier on …
Free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel appears to be moving closer to a decision, and while we don’t know who’s still in the running, we’re getting some hints on who isn’t. One team that apparently won’t be bringing in …
The Chicago Cubs have found themselves in a tight division race in the NL Central, and they are reportedly thinking about making a significant move to improve their bullpen. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Cubs are showing strong …
Teams are officially able to sign either Dallas Keuchel or Craig Kimbrel without forfeiting a draft pick as compensation, and the Minnesota Twins reportedly have interest in both pitchers. La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports …
If Joe Maddon wants the Chicago Cubs to get him Craig Kimbrel, he isn’t being overt about it. Amid reports that the Cubs have explored the possibility of signing Kimbrel, Maddon said Sunday he has had “zero” discussions with the …
Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel are expected to be more heavily pursued after they become unrestricted free agents at midnight Sunday night, but teams apparently still have concerns about the amount of time the two pitchers have missed this season. …
The Philadelphia Phillies have several relievers who are dealing with injuries, and it just so happens that one of the best closers in MLB history remains a free agent. However, it doesn’t seem like there has been any real urgency from them to …
Despite the fact that a number of teams have had issues at their back of their bullpen this season, free agent closer Craig Kimbrel is still very much available. One team that has looked pretty strong late in games may well look to get even stronger …
The New York Mets had one of the worst bullpens in baseball last season, and that trend has continued through the first part of this year. Closer Edwin Diaz has blown two games this week and setup man Jeurys Familia was recently placed on the injured …
Craig Kimbrel appears to be adjusting his salary expectations now that the MLB season is well underway and he remains a free agent. At one point during the offseason, Kimbrel was reportedly seeking a five-year contract and as much as $100 million. …
Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel is apparently making some progress with finding a team to pitch for, but where he will end up remains a mystery. Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that Kimbrel is getting “closer” to picking a team to sign with, …
Free agent closer Craig Kimbrel still doesn’t have a job in mid-April, and a large part of that seems to be down to his contractual demands. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, Kimbrel and his agent were still seeking a five-year, $100 …
Craig Kimbrel will not be present at Fenway Park when the Boston Red Sox receive their championship rings for winning last year’s World Series. Kimbrel, currently a free agent, has reportedly drawn interest from several teams, including the …
For the second consecutive day, the Washington Nationals saw their bullpen collapse late against the Philadelphia Phillies. On Tuesday, the Washington bullpen gave up six earned runs in four innings, taking over down 2-0 and allowing the game to …
Craig Kimbrel’s wait for a new team is ongoing, and it doesn’t seem that there’s any end in sight. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Brewers remain very interested in Kimbrel, but team sources are …
The Milwaukee Brewers got bad news about reliever Corey Knebel on Friday, sparking speculation that the team may more aggressively pursue free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel. Knebel will undergo Tommy John surgery, leaving a hole in the back of the …
