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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 5
Brewers Should Follow José Quintana Deal With 9-Time All-Star
The Milwaukee Brewers surprised some people over the last week. Milwaukee didn't do anything in free agency for months but struck earlier in the week by signing former All-Star starting pitcher José Quintana.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 5
Cardinals Must Pursue $128 Million Orioles Bust as Trade Chip
Nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel and the St. Louis Cardinals have faced off plenty over the years. Perhaps it’s time for the two to leave the past behind and finally come together.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 28
Baltimore Orioles Getting Back ‘Dominant Force’ Key to Team’s Late-Game Success
The Baltimore Orioles are hoping one of the areas of the team that improves the most in 2025 compared to 2024 is the performance of the bullpen late in games.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 15
Mets' Edwin Díaz makes assertion about 2026 opt-out opportunity
New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz has been one of the best closers in baseball for the past decade. This is proven by the 225 saves he has recorded over the past 10 seasons, which is third-most in MLB behind Kenley Jansen (340) and Craig Kimbrel (254).
MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 8
Former Los Angeles Dodgers Reliever Predicted To Land With Angels
It’s scary to think about all the talent the Los Angeles Dodgers have had on their roster over the past decade. Not only do the Dodgers have the best team in Major League Baseball right now, but they've allowed some of the best players in baseball to walk in recent years. That just goes to show how aggressive the front office has been.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 30
Billy Wagner Improved Another Ex-Braves Closer's Hall of Fame Candidacy: Analyst
Billy Wagner only spent one season of his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves. It was his final campaign in 2010. Ironically, the 16-year reliever pitcher getting inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year could open the enshrinement door for a different long-time MLB closer who began his MLB career in Atlanta -- Craig Kimbrel.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 28
Angels Still Want to Make Multiple Bullpen Additions As Spring Training Nears
The Los Angeles Angels have been busy this offseason and have room to add more players, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal
Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 29
9-Time All Star Reliever Looking For One Another Chance
Once a dominant reliever, Craig Kimbrel has been a shell of his former self in recent years. Can he find a spot to help channel his old self? Kimbrel, 36, just finished his 14th MLB season, which was his worst yet.
Baltimore Orioles News / Bluejaysnation / November 29
Free Agent Profile: Craig Kimbrel’s struggles in 2024 shouldn’t dissuade the Blue Jays from signing on of the best closers of all time
One of the best closers of all time is available in free agency. From 2010 until 2024, Craig Kimbrel has been a premier closer for many teams and won a World Series in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 13
Should Baltimore Orioles Pursue Red-Hot Reliever To Boost Bullpen?
The Baltimore Orioles had one clear deficiency in 2024 and it was their bullpen. They brought in Craig Kimbrel to fill the closer role in the absence of Felix Bautista, but after a 5.33 ERA the veteran was later designated for assignment and released.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Orioles option injury-prone hitter, release veteran pitcher
The Orioles made several roster moves ahead of the final stretch of the season.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 19
Nine-Time All-Star Hurler Shockingly Available; Could Brewers Pursue Future HOF?
The Milwaukee Brewers could add a decorated hurler to their roster to bolster their bullpen for the postseason. Adding an external member to a club's pitching staff at this point in the season is rare, but the Brewers could do so following a late-season roster move by the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 19
Baltimore Orioles' Stunning Craig Kimbrel Decision Was Long Overdue
Numerous discouraging trends have emerged for the Baltimore Orioles during the second half as numerous players have suffered notable performance drop-offs.
Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18
Nine-time MLB All-Star designated for assignment
One of baseball’s best-known relievers may be at the end of the line regarding his time in MLB.
Baltimore Orioles News / Bluejaysnation / September 18
MLB Notebook: Orioles designate closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment
The Baltimore Orioles designated closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Wednesday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. With Félix Bautista down for the year
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 30
Baltimore Orioles Land Possible Craig Kimbrel Replacement From Phillies
Craig Kimbrel's days as the Baltimore Orioles' closer may officially be numbered. The Orioles acquired another reliever with closing experience right before Tuesday's 6 p.m.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / July 8
Orioles legend blasts MLB for apparent All-Star snub
Hall of Fame starting pitcher and Baltimore Orioles legend Jim Palmer blasted MLB on social media on Monday morning for what he perceived to be an All-Star snub of O's closer Craig Kimbrel.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / June 13
Orioles closer makes history amid dominant resurgence
The future Hall of Famer has found his groove again and is in a dominant stretch, allowing just one walk and two hits while recording eight saves in his last 11 appearances.
Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11
Orioles manager explains Craig Kimbrel's new role
The Orioles had hoped Kimbrel would stabilize the back of their bullpen. It has been a struggle for the veteran, however.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / May 3
Craig Kimbrel Has an Endurance Problem
In 2023, the Baltimore Orioles had the best closer in baseball. Félix Bautista cruised to his first AL Reliever of the Year Award despite spending September on the injured list.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Struggling Orioles closer now facing injury concern
Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel has struggled of late and a new injury concern could muddy the waters.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 6, 2023
All-Star reliever close to signing with AL East squad
A nine-time All-Star reliever is close to making another stop on his baseball journey.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6, 2023
Orioles 'seriously engaged' on nine-time All-Star pitcher
His overall body of work over the past three years — a 3.10 ERA with a 34.4% strikeout percentage across 188 2/3 innings — is quite strong.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 20, 2023
Craig Kimbrel reacts after poor outing in walk-off Game 3 loss to Diamondbacks
Kimbrel had a rough ninth inning as the Phillies dropped Game 3 of the NLCS to the Diamondbacks in walk-off fashion.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2023
Craig Kimbrel continues second-half regression
Kimbrel allowed a go-ahead home run in the 9th inning against the Nationals Tuesday night, continuing a concerning trend that has emerged following the All-Star break.
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