CRAIG KIMBREL NEWS

Cubs' Hendricks eyes return to form coming off rough season

Kyle Hendricks hopes to return to the form that made him one of the Chicago Cubs’ most reliable pitchers in recent years

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu shakes off strange 2021 season, back to lead White Sox

After winning the 2020 American League MVP award, Jose Abreu endured a difficult 2021 season full of strange plays and injuries, still managing to reach his usual output of 30 home...

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

La Russa would love to be 'stuck' with Kimbrel in talented bullpen GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox manager Tony La Russa was asked on Saturday if he expected reliever Craig Kimbrel to be on the team’s Opening D...

MARCH 13, 2022 • MLB.COM

Expected on Opening Day roster Manager Tony La Russa said Saturday that he expects Kimbrel to be on the White Sox's Opening Day roster, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kimbrel's team option for the 2022 season was picked up in early November, but he's still been linked to trade discussions during the offseason. While a trade would likely bolster Kimbrel's fantasy value since the White Sox also have Liam Hendriks in the bullpen, he received a vote of confidence from La Russa as major-league spring training gets underway. After joining the White Sox prior to the trade deadline, the right-hander converted just one of four save opportunities with seven holds while posting a 5.09 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 23 innings across 24 appearances. However, he was electric with the Cubs earlier in the year, converting 23 of 25 save chances with a 0.49 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in 36.2 innings. Despite his late-season struggles in 2021, Kimbrel would likely have plenty of job security as another team's closer if the White Sox reverse course and decide to trade him.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox GM Hahn eyes title after back-to-back playoffs

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn has his sights set on the biggest prize of all

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox, Leury García finalize $16.5 million, 3-year deal

The Chicago White Sox and versatile Leury García have finalized a $16.5 million, three-year contract

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox sign reliever Graveman to $24 million, 3-year deal

The Chicago White Sox have fortified their bullpen, announcing a $24 million, three-year contract with right-hander Kendall Graveman

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves mailbag: If not Freddie Freeman, who? How's the outfield? Richard Rodriguez? Craig Kimbrel? How and when (and if) the Braves re-sign their biggest star will likely have a lot of influence on the rest of their free-agency approach.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

From CBA issues to a potential Craig Kimbrel trade, White Sox GM Rick Hahn talks offseason possibilities At the GM meetings, Hahn addressed a series of topics as he works to build the next White Sox team.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bauer, Arenado, Blackmon, Profar keep deals, don't go free

Right-hander Trevor Bauer, third baseman Nolan Arenado, outfielder Charlie Blackmon and infielder-outfielder Jurickson Profar declined to opt out of their contracts to become free...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox exercise $16 million option on reliever Craig Kimbrel, decline second baseman César Hernández's $6 million option CHICAGO — Reliever Craig Kimbrel and second baseman César Hernández were two of big acquisitions the Chicago White Sox made in July.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

White Sox pick up Craig Kimbrel's $16 million option

The Chicago White Sox have exercised their $16 million club option for reliever Craig Kimbrel and declined their option on infielder César Hernández

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Fegan: White Sox picked up Craig Kimbrel's $16 million... - The Athletic White Sox picked up Craig Kimbrel’s $16 million club option for 2022, while declining César Hernández’s $6 million club option. Both struggl...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sox pick up Kimbrel's option, decline César's The White Sox exercised the $16 million club option on the contract of eight-time All-Star right-handed pitcher Craig Kimbrel for the 2022 s...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Option picked up Kimbrel's $16 million team option was picked up Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Heading into this past season, it would have been something of a surprise to see Kimbrel's option picked up, as he struggled to a 6.00 ERA in 36 innings over the first two years of the deal while walking 14.5 percent of opposing batters. He turned things around dramatically in 2021, however, cutting his walk rate to 9.8 percent en route to a 2.26 ERA. While he's seemingly back in the company of the league's elite relievers, it's worth noting that he posted a 5.09 ERA after a trade to the White Sox compared to an 0.49 ERA before the deal. He also saved just a single game for his new team, with Liam Hendriks still entrenched in the closer role, which puts a significant dent in his fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After another early exit, White Sox shift focus to future

The Chicago White Sox are shifting focus toward next season after they were eliminated in convincing fashion by Houston in an AL Division Series

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

Leury García and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandal’s borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa, Alvarez help Astros take 2-0 lead over Sox in ALDS

Carlos Correa hit a two-run double during Houston’s five-run seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 9-4 for a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

This Date in Baseball for Oct. 8-14

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A look at the 16 potential World Series matchups

With four teams left in each league, there are 16 possible World Series matchups remaining

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A capsule look at the White Sox-Astros playoff series

A capsule look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lynn, Abreu lift White Sox over Tigers for 5th straight win

Lance Lynn pitched one-run ball over five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 for their fifth straight win

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito's 6 scoreless innings leads White Sox past Indians

Lucas Giolito pitched six scoreless innings, Eloy Jiménez had a two-run single and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease hit on arm by comebacker, White Sox top Indians 1-0

Chicago starter Dylan Cease left after being struck on the right arm by a comebacker in the sixth inning as the White Sox beat Cleveland 1-0 in Indians ace Shane Bieber’s return

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox lose 4-3 to Tigers but close in on division crown

Carlos Rodón was pulled with soreness after a rocky third inning and the Chicago White Sox, closing in on the AL Central title, squandered a three-run lead in a 4-3 loss to the Det...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS