MAY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
CRAIG KIMBREL #46 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
7-5 W-L •
1.36 WHIP •
5.33 ERA
7-5 W-L
1.36 WHIP
5.33 ERA
Dodgers: Craig Kimbrel Logs an Unfortunate First in His LA Career Craig Kimbrel blew his first save as a member of the Dodgers on Monday.
Can't close door against Bucs Kimbrel (0-1) blew the save and took the loss against the Pirates on Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out two over one inning.
Impact Kimbrel was called upon to seal the win after the Dodgers stormed from behind to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. The veteran closer was unable to come through, notching his first blown save as a Dodger when Pittsburgh scored twice on him in the ninth. The first run came as the result of a walk, wild pitch and single, and the second was caused by a Freddie Freeman error. Kimbrel is still 10-for-11 in save chances on the campaign, though his 4.80 ERA isn't inspiring. He has struggled of late, surrendering eight runs (seven earned) over his past seven appearances covering 6.1 innings.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers fall in seesaw battle with Pirates Craig Kimbrel (0-1) blew his first save as a Dodger, inheriting a 5-4 lead before allowing two runs in the ninth inning.
MAY 31, 2022 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Converts stressful save Kimbrel notched the save during Sunday's 3-1 win against the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on one hit and a hit batter with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.
Impact Kimbrel entered with a 3-0 lead but hit Alek Thomas and surrendered a two-out triple to David Peralta to bring the tying run to the plate. Fortunately, he was able to strike out Cooper Hummel looking to end the game though the 34-year-old has now permitted runs in four of his last six appearances. During the stretch, Kimbrel has given up six runs on six hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in 5.1 innings.
MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Craig Kimbrel experience: How the Dodgers closer flips the switch from fun to fierce Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel intimidates on the mound. But his real persona has quickly become a favorite with teammates.
MAY 27, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Nails down ninth save Kimbrel struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his ninth save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Phillies.
Impact The veteran closer stumbled early in the week in a couple appearances against Arizona, but Kimbrel seems to have righted the ship quickly. He has yet to blow a save this season, and he'll take a 3.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB through 12 innings into his next appearance.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers: Craig Kimbrel Records Two Saves on Friday Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel had quite the day on Friday.
MAY 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gifted one-out save Kimbrel gave up a hit and struck out one batter for his only out Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Phillies.
Impact The Dodgers took a four-run lead into the ninth inning, but after Phil Bickford ran into trouble that included back-to-back doubles, Kimbrel was brought in to clean up the mess. The veteran reliever had given up three runs over his last two appearances himself, so an easy save chance might have been just what he needed to get back on track. Kimbrel has yet to blow a save chance this season, but his 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 31.3 percent strikeout rate are all failing to meet last year's standards.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Allows run in seventh save Kimbrel recorded the save during Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Arizona after giving up a run on a hit during the ninth inning. He had three strikeouts and a walk.
Impact The 33-year-old issued a leadoff walk to Geraldo Perdomo but rebounded to whiff the next two batters, though Perdomo made his way to third base and came around to score on an infield single. Kimbrel has earned saves in each of the past two days but has allowed three runs, which are the first runs he's surrendered since his season debut. The right-hander is 7-for-7 in save chances and has a 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB across 10.2 innings this year, and he could be unavailable Wednesday after throwing 29 pitches.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Escapes with save Monday Kimbrel notched a save against the Diamondbacks on Monday, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out two batters over one inning.
Impact Kimbrel made things interesting while protecting a three-run lead, serving up a two-run homer to David Peralta that brought Arizona within a run. The veteran nonetheless managed to close the door to notch his sixth save in six chances this season. The homer was the first Kimbrel has given up as a Dodger, and this was the first time he has allowed a run since his first appearance of the campaign.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers, Yankees dominating in different ways to begin season
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Kershaw, Betts lead Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Cubs
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Unavailable Wednesday Manager Dave Roberts said Kimbrel will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Kimbrel needed 26 pitches to record the save in Tuesday's 3-1 victory, so he won't be available out of the bullpen Wednesday. Daniel Hudson is the likely option to step in for a potential save situation since Blake Treinen (shoulder) is on the injured list.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notches fifth save Kimbrel saved Tuesday's 3-1 win against the Giants, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one in the ninth inning.
Impact Kimbrel's fifth save didn't come easy as he walked Wilmer Flores to lead off the inning and recorded the third out with the go-ahead run at the plate. The 26 pitches required for the three outs are a season high and Kimbrel may not be available for Wednesday's game as a result.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures fourth save Kimbrel saved Sunday's 6-3 win over Detroit, walking one while preventing any runs in two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Kimbrel came into the game with one out and a runner on second to protect a three-run lead and got the final two outs without letting any more runs cross the plate. Though he's made only six appearances, Kimbrel has been clutch with four saves while allowing just one run in 5.2 innings.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records third save Kimbrel picked up a save against the Braves on Monday, hurling a scoreless inning during which he struck out one.
Impact Kimbrel struck out Alex Dickerson to start the frame, but a passed ball allowed Dickerson to reach base. That didn't phase Kimbrel much, as he induced a double play before getting Ozzie Albies to ground out to end the game. The right-hander has secured a save in each of his three appearances this season and has allowed only one run over three innings thus far.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures second save Kimbrel saved Friday's 3-1 win over the Reds, pitching a perfect ninth inning with no strikeouts.
Impact Making only his second appearance, Kimbrel made quick work of the bottom of Cincinnati's order in securing his second save. This outing went much smoother than his first last Friday, and he remains the best bet for save opportunities on the Dodgers at the moment.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win
Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns shaky save Kimbrel allowed one run on two hits while striking out two batters Friday. He notched a save in the win over Colorado.
Impact The newly-acquired Kimbrel was immediately handed a save chance and converted it despite coughing up an RBI double to Charlie Blackmon. The Dodgers will use the 33-year-old as a traditional closer barring any extended troubles. Prior to him entering in the ninth, Brusdar Graterol, Daniel Hudson and Blake Treinen each tossed a scoreless frame. Kimbrel posted a 2.26 ERA with 24 saves and 100 strikeouts through 59.2 innings with the White Sox and the Cubs last season.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Craig Kimbrel wobbles but passes first test as Dodgers' closer
The Dodgers could be a team for the ages, if new closer Craig Kimbrel can lock down the ninth inning, Pedro Moura writes.APRIL 9, 2022
Freeman reaches 3 times, scores in Dodgers debut, beats Rox
Freddie Freeman reached base three times and scored a run in his Dodgers debut, helping Walker Buehler and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in a season openerAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez single, game-ending review lifts Tigers over White Sox
Javier Báez wound up with a winning RBI single on a game-ending replay reversal in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Dodgers add RHP Betances on minor league deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers and veteran right-hander Dellin Betances have agreed to a minor league contract, according to a person with knowledge of the dealAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers: Craig Kimbrel Praises LA's Bullpen Craig Kimbrel sounds excited about joining the Dodgers bullpen.
APRIL 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
