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Craig Kimbrel

Nationals closer would ‘welcome’ addition of Craig Kimbrel

Sean Doolittle would almost certainly lose his job as the closer of the Washington Nationals if the team ends up signing Craig Kimbrel, but the left-hander insists he would be perfectly content if that happened. In fact, he prefers it. Doolittle, who …

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Report: Nationals interested in Craig Kimbrel

The Washington Nationals may be ready to spend on one of the remaining big-name free agents. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Nationals are interested in closer Craig Kimbrel to top off their bullpen, and may be willing to give him the …

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Twins reportedly have interest in Craig Kimbrel

Craig Kimbrel is one of the most noteworthy names remaining on the free agent market, and there has been no indication that he is close to signing a contract with spring training now underway. The reliever is drawing some interest, however. Jim …

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Report: Craig Kimbrel not lowering asking price, could sit out 2019

Even with March looming, there are multiple good free agents left on the market in Major League Baseball, and one is refusing to compromise on his perceived value. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel is not …

Braves could be quiet contender for Craig Kimbrel

Could things be setting up for Craig Kimbrel to return to Atlanta? Some around MLB think that might be the case. Fancred’s Jon Heyman said on Twitter Thursday that people suspect the Braves could make a play for Kimbrel. He mentions the …

Report: Phillies have visions of signing Harper, Keuchel, Kimbrel

The Philadelphia Phillies have figured prominently in offseason matters, and they may not be close to done. We know the Phillies have been linked to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado for the past several months, with some talk indicating their thoughts …

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Braves could reunite with Craig Kimbrel?

Craig Kimbrel may potentially be returning to his roots this winter. WEEI’s Rob Bradford reported Thursday that the free agent closer’s market “would seem to be down to” the incumbent Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies, …

10 best available free agent pitchers

Even as we head into the new year, there are a good number of quality arms left on the free agent market. That’s particularly true of relievers, but there are a couple starters out there too that could contribute to many teams. Here are ten …

Top 10 remaining MLB free agents

Even as we move toward Christmas, the bulk of Major League Baseball’s big-name free agents remain unsigned. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado both appear willing to bide their time to get the offers they feel they deserve, while the rest of the …

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Report: Craig Kimbrel looking for six-year deal

Craig Kimbrel has been one of the most reliable closers in baseball for the better part of the last decade, and he is looking to be compensated for his performance with a massive long-term contract this winter. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that …

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Cardinals reportedly looking at Craig Kimbrel, other closers

The St. Louis Cardinals will be looking to improve in many areas this winter after they finished with 88 wins and missed the playoffs this season, and it sounds like they are willing to spend big on a closer. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, …

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Mary Hart hilariously mocks Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel

Mary Hart is a hardcore Dodgers fan and even showed she has comedic ability, too. Hart, the longtime host of “Entertainment Tonight”, sits in the front row behind home plate for Los Angeles Dodgers home playoff games. Her intense behavior …

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Ex-Cy Young winner Eric Gagne helped Craig Kimbrel stop tipping his pitches

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel has had a shaky postseason, but it seems to be at least somewhat fixed thanks to some help from a former reliever. Longtime closer Eric Gagne, a former member of the Red Sox and Cy Young Award winner, noticed …

Red Sox manager thinks something is up with Craig Kimbrel’s curveball

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora thinks something is going on with Craig Kimbrel’s curveball. Kimbrel has struggled during the postseason. Though he has gone 4-for-4 on save opportunities, he’s been an adventure every time on the mound. …

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Red Sox considered using Craig Kimbrel for six-out save

Craig Kimbrel took what looked like a second consecutive easy victory for the Red Sox and turned it into a nail-biter on Tuesday night, and fans in Boston should just be thankful manager Alex Cora did not go with his original plan to finish off Game …

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Watch: Fan throws beer can at Craig Kimbrel during Game 4

Craig Kimbrel had more than just the New York Yankees’ lineup to worry about as he entered Game 4 of the ALDS on Tuesday night. TBS showed video of Kimbrel getting ready to make his way out of the bullpen to enter for the bottom of the 9th …

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