CRAIG KIMBREL NEWS

Mateo's go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel's blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep

Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-...

MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irvin extends scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, Orioles blank Reds 3-0

Cole Irvin extended his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0

MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kremer pitches Orioles past Yankees for 4-2 victory that opens 1-game AL East lead

Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day-to-day with back tightness Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Kimbrel (back) is considered day-to-day, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kimbrel had to be removed from an appearance Sunday against the Athletics due upper-back tightness. The team is hopeful that Kimbrel can avoid a stint on the injured list, but he presumably won't be available Monday and potentially for a few more days. Yennier Cano is the favorite to close for the Orioles while Kimbrel recovers.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' Craig Kimbrel blows 2nd save in 3 days, exits with upper-back tightness in 7-6 loss to Athletics BALTIMORE -- Félix Bautista never blew a save in consecutive appearances in his seven months as the ...

APRIL 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kimbrel blows second straight save as Athletics win rubber game 7-6 over Orioles

Closer Craig Kimbrel blew his second save in as many opportunities and departed with back tightness as the Oakland Athletics rallied to a 7-6, series-deciding victory over the Balt...

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCann's go-ahead HR in 9th pushes A's to series win BALTIMORE -- The A’s have Craig Kimbrel’s number. Two days after storming back against an erratic Kimbrel to win Friday’s series opener in e...

APRIL 28 • MLB.COM

Brent Rooker hits a go-ahead double in the 10th to carry the Athletics past the Orioles 3-2

Brent Rooker doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning to cap a late comeback that carried the Oakland Athletics past the Baltimore Orioles 3-2

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout caught looking by Kimbrel with bases loaded for final out as Orioles beat slumping Angels 4-2

Craig Kimbrel struck out Mike Trout looking with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 for their seventh win in eight games

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs fifth save Kimbrel picked up the save Saturday, pitching a perfect ninth inning in a win over the Royals.

Impact Kimbrel entered the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and needed just nine pitches to retire the side and secure his fifth save of the season. The veteran right-hander has been phenomenal since blowing his first save attempt back on April 1, allowing only two hits and no walks over his last eight appearances while striking out 12. Saturday's save actually marked his first outing in which he didn't record at least one strikeout.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sinking history: Cowser 'yeets' Kimbrel's historic ball into fountains KANSAS CITY -- Colton Cowser caught the final out of the Orioles’ 9-7 win over the Royals on Saturday night, then lined up at the edge of th...

APRIL 21 • MLB.COM

Orioles' Colton Cowser Accidentally Throws Milestone Craig Kimbrel Baseball Into Kauffman Stadium Fountain The left fielder had some explaining to do postgame.

APRIL 21 • SI.COM

Kimbrel save ball retrieved from Kauffman Stadium fountain

Baltimore left fielder Colton Cowser had to retrieve the ball from the final out of a 9-7 win at Kansas City

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kimbrel gets 422nd save, Santander hits 3 doubles and Orioles beat Royals 9-7

Craig Kimbrel tied Billy Wagner for seventh on the career list with his 422nd save, Anthony Santander had the first three-double game of his major league career and the Baltimore O...

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore Orioles Ace Drops Interesting Take on Josh Hader, Craig Kimbrel Corbin Burnes, the Baltimore Orioles ace, revealed awesome moments and more on Josh Hader and Craig Kimbrel.

APRIL 19 • SI.COM

Cedric Mullins shines with his glove and bat as the Orioles down the Twins 7-4

Cedric Mullins saved a run with an exceptional diving catch in deep left-center, then homered and drove in three runs for the Baltimore Orioles in a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota...

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third save Kimbrel earned the save Sunday against Milwaukee, allowing two hits and no walks with three strikeouts over a scoreless inning.

Impact Kimbrel allowed multiple hits for the first time all season, allowing runners to reach first and third off of a pair of singles before striking out back-to-back batters to close out the game. Since blowing a save chance in his first appearance of 2024, Kimbrel has rattled off five scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts and no walks on the season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Kimbrel struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact The veteran closer blew his first save of the season, but Kimbrel bounced back in his second appearance despite a fastball that topped out at 93.8 mph, although bad weather in Pittsburgh may have contributed to his inability to fully dial it up. Kimbrel is being counted on to handle the ninth inning for the O's this season while Felix Bautista (elbow) recovers from Tommy John surgery, and while the 35-year-old won't be as dominant as the younger reliever he's replacing, he's got more than enough experience -- his 418 career saves is eighth on MLB's all-time list.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

AL East capsules: Yankees could be team to beat Baltimore Orioles2023 record: 101-61 (1st in AL East)KEY MOVESHe gone: OF Aaron Hicks, 2B Adam Frazier, RHP Kyle Gibson, RHP Jack Flaherty,...

MARCH 19 • KANSASCITY.COM

How well does Craig Kimbrel know his own career? SARASOTA, Fla. -- When Craig Kimbrel held an introductory Zoom call with members of the Baltimore media in December, the 35-year-old right-h...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Minor tightness crops up Kimbrel cut his session of live batting practice short Saturday due to tightness in his lower body, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, and the veteran closer is penciled in to throw again Monday. Assuming Kimbrel experiences no further issues, it shouldn't be long before he's cleared for game action.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles happy to have 'electric' Kimbrel on their side SARASOTA, Fla. -- For the past 14 seasons, Craig Kimbrel has been striking fear into big league hitters. His pre-windup pose is unmistakable...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Baltimore Orioles add reliever Craig Kimbrel to bullpen on 1-year, $13 million deal

The Baltimore Orioles have added reliever Craig Kimbrel to their bullpen on a one-year contract for $13 million

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Sloppy game:' Phillies confidence shaken after Craig Kimbrel meltdown in NLCS Game 4 The NLCS may be tied at 2-apiece, but the Diamondbacks are now in the driver’s seat, with their ace, Zac Gallen lined up for Game 5.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Craig Kimbrel implodes as the Phillies earn a second ugly loss in the NLCS Somebody is coming back to Philly with a 3-2 lead. If the Phillies keep playing this brand of unfocused, toothless baseball, it won’t be the...

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM