NOVEMBER 16 • BATTERYPOWER.COM
CRAIG KIMBREL #46 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
0-1 W-L •
1.42 WHIP •
2.25 ERA
0-1 W-L
1.42 WHIP
2.25 ERA
2025 Player Reviews: Craig Kimbrel It was a bizarre homecoming for the Braves franchise’s all-time saves league - one that ended almost as soon as it began.
Former Braves, Red Sox All-Star Urged to Retire After 16 seasons Craig Kimbrel is one of the best relievers of this generation. The longtime Atlanta Braves closer may be nearing retirement.
NOVEMBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Albies drives in 3 and León homers in 1st start since 2023 as Braves beat Astros 8-3
Ozzie Albies drove in three runs with two hits, including a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth, Sandy León homered and also drove in three runs in his first start in more than t...SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Heineman drives in winning run in 10th inning as Blue Jays rally to beat Astros
Tyler Heineman drove in the winning run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday nightSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Cristian Javier's six no-hit innings lead Astros to 2-0 win over Angels
Cristian Javier didn’t give up a hit in six innings and three relievers completed the two-hitter to help the Houston Astros to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels Friday nightAUGUST 30 • Associated Press
Houston Astros place catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list
The Houston Astros have placed catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list, putting the AL West leaders in a bind behind the plateAUGUST 27 • Associated Press
Did the Astros skip over a familiar face to sign Craig Kimbrel? | Sporting News The Astros could've reunited with a relief pitcher they know all too well but went with the 400 save club member instead.
AUGUST 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Henderson, Vázquez and Rogers power Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Astros
Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vázquez homered and Trevor Rogers worked seven strong innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Houston Astros 3-2 to avoid a series sweepAUGUST 24 • Associated Press
Astros outslug Orioles 10-7 as Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker each hit a 3-run homer
Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker each hit a three-run homer, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 10-7AUGUST 23 • Associated Press
Astros sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, a nine-time All-Star
The Houston Astros have signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league contractAUGUST 22 • Associated Press
Ex-Padres closer signed in desperate move to rescue AL West playoff push The Houston Astros are reaching into the past in a last-ditch attempt to patch their bullpen. Former San Diego Padres closer Craig Kimbrel w...
AUGUST 22 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Ex-Red Sox 9-Time All-Star Signs With AL Rival For Playoff Push Earlier this season, it looked as though former Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel might have reached the end of the road. As recently as l...
AUGUST 22 • SI.COM
Astros' latest bullpen experiment is one Orioles fans know ends badly Depending on this version of Craig Kimbrel to be the savior in the bullpen is an experiment that Baltimore Orioles fans know won't end well,...
AUGUST 22 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM
Deadspin | Reports: Craig Kimbrel to sign with Astros Deadspin | Reports: Craig Kimbrel to sign with Astros
AUGUST 22 • DEADSPIN.COM
Astros agree to a deal with All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel | Sporting News The Houston Astros and nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel agreed to a deal on Thursday night.
AUGUST 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
9-time All-Star Kimbrel joining Astros' bullpen (source) Nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel has reached an agreement to join the Astros, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has n...
AUGUST 21 • MLB.COM
Astros Sign Former All-Star Relief Pitcher Craig Kimbrel The nine-time All-Star is headed to Houston.
AUGUST 21 • SI.COM
Finds new home quickly Kimbrel signed with the Astros on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kimbrel was granted his release by the Rangers on Thursday and earned his new deal the same day. He's made only one appearance in the majors this season, which came with Atlanta. The Astros are in need of bullpen help with Josh Hader (shoulder) sidelined, but Kimbrel is unlikely to factor into the saves picture immediately.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Becomes a free agent Kimbrel was granted his release at Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kimbrel signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers in June, but never made it to the big club in Texas. He remained in Triple-A Round Rock, where he had a 3.86 ERA across 21 innings, until his release Thursday.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta Braves All-Stars: Building the Best Braves All-Time Lineup
The stars and legends who make up the Braves' all-time lineup. Who makes the cut?JULY 12 • FOX SPORTS
Braves predicted to trade for next Craig Kimbrel before MLB deadline | Sporting News Atlanta could use a new closer.
JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rangers sign veteran reliever Kimbrel to minor-league contract Craig Kimbrel, 37, pitched one scoreless inning with the Atlanta Braves before being designated for assignment last week.
JUNE 12 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Rangers sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract
The Texas Rangers signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract WednesdayJUNE 11 • Associated Press
Why Braves Cut Former Red Sox Closer Craig Kimbrel The Texas Rangers signed former Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel after he was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves.
JUNE 11 • NESN.COM
James McCann unloads on Braves for Craig Kimbrel decision | Sporting News Veteran MLB catcher James McCann blasted the Atlanta Braves for their treatment of Craig Kimbrel after he returned to the majors.
JUNE 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
