Craig Kimbrel - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Caminero hits tiebreaking homer in 8th and Rays avoid sweep with 8-3 victory over Angels

Junior Caminero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Kimbrel's activation a needed boost for Rays' bullpen ANAHEIM -- The Rays got a boost for their bullpen on Saturday, reinstating veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel from the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 14 • MLB.COM

Returns from IL The Rays activated Kimbrel (wrist) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Kimbrel landed on the IL due to a right wrist strain in late May, and he ended up needing only the minimum amount of time on the shelf. The veteran reliever will now resume his low-leverage role in Tampa Bay's bullpen. He has pitched in just one game since joining the team off waivers May 26, tossing a scoreless inning against Baltimore.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rays try to end 3-game road slide, play the Angels

The Tampa Bay Rays will try to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Los Angeles Angels

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Fortes leads Rays against the Angels following 4-hit performance

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Los Angeles Angels after Nick Fortes had four hits on Wednesday in a 7-5 win over the Red Sox

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Red Sox aim to end 3-game road skid, play the Rays

The Boston Red Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays looking to stop a three-game road skid

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Facing hitters Tuesday Kimbrel (wrist) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kimbrel had made only one appearance for the Rays before going down with a right wrist strain at the end of May. It's unclear whether the club will ask him to make any rehab appearances first, but Kimbrel looks to be on track for activation from the 15-day injured list when first eligible June 12.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Red Sox on home losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays aim to break their three-game home skid with a win over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Tosses bullpen session Saturday Kimbrel (wrist) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is close to facing hitters, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Kimbrel landed on the 15-day injured list on May 31 due to a right wrist strain. However, the veteran right-hander expressed confidence Saturday that he'll be ready to be reinstated from the IL when eligible June 12. Kimbrel signed a major-league deal with the Rays on May 26, four days after being designated for assignment by the Mets.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rays play the Marlins looking to end road losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays travel to the Miami Marlins looking to break a four-game road slide

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Tigers try to sweep 3-game series against the Rays

The Detroit Tigers will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Kimbrel lands on 15-day IL after just one appearance for Rays ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays had to once again shuffle their bullpen personnel prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Angels at Tropicana...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

What happened to Craig Kimbrel? Why Rays placed ex-Mets closer on injured list | Sporting News This is an unfortunate loss for the Rays.

MAY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lands on injured list The Rays placed Kimbrel on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to May 28, due to a right wrist strain.

Impact It's unclear when exactly he sustained the injury, but Kimbrel last took the mound Tuesday in Baltimore, where he fired a scoreless inning. The veteran right-hander will be eligible to be reinstated from the IL on June 12, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by that point.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' rivals gamble on Craig Kimbrel after veteran was released by Mets The Toronto Blue Jays had been busily carrying out various pitching transactions in recent days. Whether it be the signing of Matt Bowman to...

MAY 28 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Braves legend Craig Kimbrel gets worst possible future outlook after being let go by Mets | Sporting News Will Kimbrel land another job?

MAY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rays sign veteran closer Craig Kimbrel in bid to reinforce bullpen depth | Sporting News Horace Shivers