Craig Kimbrel - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

What happened to Craig Kimbrel's brother? Everything you need to know about the accident that claimed his life Kansas City Royals pitcher Craig Kimbrel’s brother, Matthew, passed away in a horrifying motorcycle crash in Huntsville, Alabama, on Septemb...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Placed on bereavement list The Royals placed Kimbrel on the bereavement list Saturday.

Impact Kimbrel will be away from the team for at least three days while he tends to personal matters. Spencer Bivens will come up from Omaha to fill the open spot in Kansas City's bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rave and Massey homer as Royals beat Astros 5-2, dropping Houston into first-place tie with Texas

John Rave hit a two-run homer, Michael Massey added a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat Houston 5-2, dropping the Astros into a first-place tie with the Texas Rangers in th...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1

Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in a game that’s start was delaye...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Implodes in extra-inning loss Kimbrel (1-4) took the loss after allowing five runs, four earned, on five hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kimbrel entered a scoreless game in the 10th and couldn't contain Arizona after beginning the inning with the automatic runner at second. Lars Nootbaar's sacrifice fly broke the tie, and the Diamondbacks eventually pushed across five runs in the frame. Kimbrel finished the inning, but the Royals couldn't respond in the bottom of the frame, so Kimbrel was tagged with his fourth loss of the season. He also saw his ERA climb to 4.53 with the rough outing. Despite the subpar outing, don't be surprised if Kimbrel gets more ninth-inning opportunities -- the Royals are employing a committee-based approach in the absence of Carlos Estevez (shoulder), and Kimbrel is one of the options to close out games alongside Steven Cruz and Nate Pearson.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kazuma Okamoto leads Blue Jays past Royals 4-3 to pull into tie for last AL wild card

Kazuma Okamoto had four hits and two RBIs, including a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, as the surging Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 to pull even with...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

WATCH: Craig Kimbrel vomits on mound in bizarre timing as Marlins broadcast run injury-lawyer ad Veteran Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel had a scary moment during the series finale against the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Secures first save with Kansas City Kimbrel picked up the save Saturday against the Tigers. He allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact Kimbrel entered the ninth inning with a two-run cushion and retired the side on 20 pitches (14 strikes) to secure his first save of the campaign. The veteran right-hander has yet to allow a run across 5.1 frames since joining Kansas City. Overall, he owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 35:18 K:BB across 39 innings between the Royals, Rays and Mets this season. The closer role has been a revolving door in the absence of Carlos Estevez (shoulder), and Kimbrel could continue to factor into save opportunities alongside Nate Pearson and Steven Cruz if he keeps delivering.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat the Tigers 3-1 as Wacha goes 7 innings and Isbel, Perez homer

Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez hit home runs, Michael Wacha allowed one run and three hits in seven innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

John Rave hits bases-clearing double in 7-run 8th and Royals beat Athletics 9-7

John Rave hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double during a seven-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Athletics 9-7

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

"Just retire already" - Fans sound off as Craig Kimbrel gets another shot with 12th MLB team Since making his MLB debut in 2010, Craig Kimbrel has enjoyed a decorated career at the top level.

AUGUST 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Royals Sign Nine-Time All-Star Reliever Craig Kimbrel to Bullpen It was announced Sunday that the Kansas City Royals have signed veteran right-handed relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel.

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Royals add 9-time All-Star Kimbrel to bolster bullpen (source) KANSAS CITY -- The Royals signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a Major League deal on Sunday, a source told MLB.com, and they expect him...

AUGUST 9 • MLB.COM

Inks deal with Kansas City Kimbrel and the Royals agreed on a major-league contract Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Kimbrel elected to become a free agent Thursday after being designated for assignment by the Rays earlier in the week, and he has now found a new home with Kansas City. The veteran right-handed reliever has appeared in 33 major-league contests with the Mets and Tampa Bay this season, posting a 4.81 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 32 punchouts over 33.2 innings.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches free agency Kimbrel Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times to become a free agent Thursday, mmm reports.

Impact Kimbrel passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the Rays' 40-man roster, but he'll become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment. The veteran reliever holds a 4.81 ERA and 32:16 K:BB over 33.2 innings in the majors this season and it seems likely he'd have to take a minor-league contract if he wants to continue pitching this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Rays designated Kimbrel for assignment Monday.

Impact A spot on the 40-man roster was needed for the addition of Freddy Peralta. In 33 appearances between the Mets and Rays this season, Kimbrel has logged a 4.81 ERA and 32:16 K:BB over 33.2 innings. The 38-year-old is a good bet to clear waivers and become a free agent.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Kimbrel was designated for assignment by the Rays on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kimbrel surrendered two runs on one hit and walk while striking out one batter over an inning on the mound in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the White Sox. The right-hander has posted a 3.86 ERA whiles striking out 17 batters over 18.2 innings in 19 appearances with the Rays since signing with the team May 26, and he will now be placed on waivers.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak

Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer after Seattle lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning, and the Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Sun...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Walker and Paredes hit HRs, 4 pitchers combine for shutout as Astros beat Rays 2-0

Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit solo home runs, and four pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Alvarez hits 2-run homer in 9th to cap big night with Astros' 10-8 victory over Rays

Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer off Casey Legumina with no outs in the ninth inning to cap a big night and give the Houston Astros a 10-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Satu...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Alonso reaches 500 consecutive games, and Olson is closing in on the Braves' franchise record

Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Caminero homers again, Rasmussen throws 6 shutout innings as Rays sweep Diamondbacks with 5-1 win

Junior Caminero homered in a career-best fourth consecutive game as the Tampa Bay Rays finish a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-1 victory

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

"Craig Kimbrel is way past his expiration date" - Fans call for 9x MLB All-Star's retirement for spoiling Rays' no-hit bid vs. Royals Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel found himself at the center of fan criticism after the Tampa Bay Rays' combined no-hit bid ended in the ninth...

JUNE 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rays Have Team No-Hitter Broken Up In 9th Inning In Blowout Win Over Royals

Junior Caminero hit three home runs and three pitchers combined for 8 1/3 no-hit innings for the Rays in a blowout win over the Royals.

JUNE 25 • FOX SPORTS

Rays Have Team No-Hitter Broken Up In 9th Inning In Blowout Win Over Royals

Royals' Carter Jensen homers off Craig Kimbrel to break up Rays' combined no-hitter in the ninth

The Tampa Bay Rays lost a combined no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

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