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Craig Kimbrel is an American professional baseball player who has played for several teams, primarily as a relief pitcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on May 28, 1988, in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Kimbrel attended Lee High School, where he played as a pitcher and a shortstop, demonstrating a great passion for baseball. He later joined Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama, where he played college baseball for the Wallace State Lions.
Kimbrel began his professional baseball career in 2008 when he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the MLB draft. He made his MLB debut on May 28, 2010, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he recorded his first career save. Kimbrel soon became one of the most dominant relief pitchers in the league, earning several accolades for his exceptional performances, including seven All-Star Game selections, four NL Rolaids Relief Man Awards, and three NL saves titles. Kimbrel has played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Throughout his career, Kimbrel has established himself as one of the most reliable and consistent relief pitchers in the MLB. He currently holds the highest strikeout-per-nine innings ratio in MLB history for a pitcher with at least 500 innings pitched, and his 371 career saves are the tenth-most in MLB history. Kimbrel's unwavering commitment to the sport, combined with his exceptional talent, has made him one of the greatest closers to ever play the game.
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Latest News about Craig Kimbrel
Astros sign Craig Kimbrel to major-league contract, will join club on Friday (08/22/2025): Kimbrel has pitched in the Braves' and Rangers' systems this season 
Braves designate veteran Craig Kimbrel for assignment one day after his 2025 sea (06/07/2025): Atlanta recalls left-hander Austin Cox in a corresponding move Braves sign Craig Kimbrel: Nine-time All-Star returning to Atlanta on minor leag (03/18/2025): Kimbrel began his career with the Braves and enjoyed one of the great peaks of any reliever in MLB history Orioles designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment during brutal second half as Balt (09/18/2024): Kimbrel gave up six runs on just two outs against the Giants Tuesday night Four choices for the Orioles as Craig Kimbrel struggles as closer: Internal opti (05/12/2024): Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde has already been shifting Kimbrel away from the ninth inning
Older News Stories about Craig Kimbrel
MLB free agency: Craig Kimbrel, Orioles agree to one-year deal worth $13 million (12/2023): Kimbrel, 35, was an All-Star for the Phillies in 2023 Craig Kimbrel's role in Phillies' bullpen uncertain after NLCS Game 4 blown save (10/2023): Rob Thomson's Phillies have late-inning bullpen questions at just the wrong time Craig Kimbrel shuts down former team, becomes eighth pitcher in history with 400 (05/2023): Kimbrel recorded his 400th save against the Braves, the team that drafted him MLB free agency: Phillies sign reliever Craig Kimbrel to one-year, $10 million d (12/2022): Kimbrel, an eight-time All-Star, is coming off an uneven season with the Dodgers Dodgers leave reliever Kimbrel off NLDS roster (10/2022): The Dodgers will employ a closer-by-committee approach against the Padres as reliever Craig Kimbrel was left off Los Angeles' NLDS roster. Dodgers pull struggling Kimbrel from closer role (09/2022): Craig Kimbrel is out as closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who will go with a committee approach in the final two weeks of the regular season, manager Dave Roberts said. Batting Around: Should Dodgers stick with Craig Kimbrel or give closer's role to (08/2022): Kimbrel has had a tough 2022 season; will Dave Roberts make a switch before the playoffs? Dodgers' lineup starts Rocky Mountain cold: Five takeaways from opening series (04/2022): Breaking down the Dodgers' offensive struggles, Craig Kimbrel's debut as closer, Gavin Lux's strong play during team's opening-series loss to the Rockies. White Sox' Lance Lynn, Craig Kimbrel not concerned about debuts (03/2022): White Sox pitchers Lance Lynn and Craig Kimbrel surrendered a combined eight runs in their Cactus League debuts on Wednesday. Kid who imitated White Sox’ Craig Kimbrel a star on his own merits (01/2022): Chase Boykin is good at imitating Craig Kimbrel, but the 10-year-old is even better at playing shortstop for the West Englewood Tigers. White Sox pick up $16 million option on Kimbrel (11/2021): The Chicago White Sox are exercising a $16 million club option on reliever Craig Kimbrel, the team announced. White Sox grab Cubs' Kimbrel to bolster bullpen (07/2021): The White Sox have acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs in exchange for second baseman Nick Madrigal and right-hander Codi Heuer, sources told ESPN. Cubs' Kimbrel gets 5 outs to notch 350th save (04/2021): Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel recorded the first ever five-out save Thursday to reach 350 for his career. Why these three MLB All-Star closers are struggling in 2020; and who is in line (08/2020): Brad Hand, Edwin Diaz and Craig Kimbrel have each already experienced turbulence this season Cubs barely survive a bullpen meltdown, but they have a Craig Kimbrel problem (07/2020): The Cubs prevailed over the Reds on Monday night, but their closer struggled mightily Craig Kimbrel gamble one Red Sox had to take (02/2019): FORT MYERS — The Craig Kimbrel gamble remains the most interesting issue hovering over Red Sox camp. It’s as intriguing as it was unavoidable. Craig Kimbrel made up some clever t-shirts for the new-look Braves (03/2015): After trading the likes of Justin Upton, Jason Heyward, and Evan Gattis as well as adding a handful of veteran free agents, the Braves have a ton of new faces in camp this spring. Braves Will Not Trade Craig Kimbrel (01/2015): The Braves have made a flurry of trades that are clearly aimed at the future this winter, acquiring Shelby Miller, Tyrell Jenkins, Max Fried, Jace Peterson, Dustin Peterson, Mallex Smith, Manny Banuelos, Michael Foltynewicz, Rio Ruiz and Andrew Thurman in exchange … Continue reading → Video: Phillies fans mocked Craig Kimbrel on Saturday night (09/2014): Phillies fans made fun of Craig Kimbrel on Saturday night, but the closer got the last laugh as he recorded saves in each of the Braves' final two games of the season against the Phillies. Braves' Craig Kimbrel continues to rack up saves at record-setting pace (06/2014): On Friday night, Craig Kimbrel made history for the Atlanta Braves by collecting the 155th save of his major league career, breaking the franchise record of 154 set by John Smoltz. Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is working harder this year (05/2014): After averaging 16.2 pitches per inning for the first four seasons of his career, Kimbrel is averaging 18.2 pitches per inning this year. Craig Kimbrel struggles in return from right shoulder issue, apologizes for reac (04/2014): Craig Kimbrel was called on Saturday for the first time since complaining of discomfort in his shoulder last Monday. The appearance did not go smoothly. Craig Kimbrel agrees to 4-year deal (02/2014): Craig Kimbrel agrees to 4-year deal Arbitration round-up: Craig Kimbrel, Doug Fister, Homer Bailey among those farth (01/2014): In the event that a player and team go to an arbitration hearing, the arbiter must choose which salary the player will receive. They can't just find a suitable midpoint between the team's submission and the player's. NL Top Players: No. 35 Craig Kimbrel (12/2013): A daily look at the top players in the National League. Braves Closer Craig Kimbrel Considering a Career Change (11/2013): May be a good move. Braves, Huntsville native Craig Kimbrel picks up award (09/2013): Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel, who led the Majors with 12 saves during August, has been selected as the winner of the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award for August. Craig Kimbrel supports Curing Kids Cancer (08/2013): For every save, Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel donates $100 to Curing Kids Cancer. He donates $25 for every strikeout. Atlanta Braves Closer Craig Kimbrel Named Alabama Pro Athlete of the Year (06/2013): Kimbrel Honored for Stellar 2012 Campaign. Fernando Rodney, Craig Kimbrel and the Fickle Nature of Baseball Closers (05/2013): Closing in the bigs ... fun job, if you can stay consistent. Craig Kimbrel aims for greatness on road less traveled (04/2013): With three more saves, Craig Kimbrel will reach the 100-save mark in just his third full season. / Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports Craig Kimbrel's brief career includes dominance never seen from a major league relief pitcher. Craig Kimbrel looks to duplicate dominant 2012 season as Atlanta Braves closer (03/2013): Hard-throwing right-hander had 1.01 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 62 2/3 innings last season Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel redefines an ace (02/2013): Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel had a terrific 2012 season, striking out more than half of the batters he faced during the regular season. / FILE / AP Braves Craig Kimbrel talks about the upcoming season (01/2013): Alabama's 13 Sports talked with Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel about the upcoming season. Also talked to Kimbrel about the Upton trade, Chipper Jones, WBC, and his Bama vs. Auburn relationship with Tim Craig Kimbrel gives up ninth-inning homer as Braves fall to Diamondbacks (06/2012): ATLANTA - In what's been a season of precipitous highs and lows for the Braves, Craig Kimbrel has been their one...
