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Kansas City Royals News / The Spun / September 22
Brother of Longtime MLB Star Craig Kimbrel Dead at 36
The brother of longtime Major League Baseball star Craig Kimbrel has passed away. He was 36 years old. Matt Kimbrel, the brother of the flame-throwing closer, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Alabama.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 21
Brother of Craig Kimbrel dies in motorcycle crash
The younger brother of nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel was killed in a weekend motorcycle crash in Huntsville, Ala. Matt Kimbrel, 36, a former minor league pitcher with the Atlanta Braves, died Saturday morning after colliding with a dump truck, police said.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 11
Kansas City Royals news: What is a “three-fastball” pitcher?
At The Star, Jaylon Thompson writes about pitching coach Brian Sweeney and the “three-fastball” trend: Kansas City Royals pitching coach Brian Sweeney chuckled when approached about the latest trend sweeping Major League Baseball.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 7
Royals comeback attempt in extras falls short in loss to D-Backs
Craig Kimbrel came on in the 10th inning of a 0-0 tie game and allowed five singles en route to giving up five runs in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Ildemaro Vargas snuck a bunt under Kimbrel’s dive, and then a sacrifice fly scored the first run of the game for either team.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 4
Royals’ 38-Year-Old Pro Pukes Mid-Game as Marlins Broadcast Delivers Ironic Moment
Another hot day, another victim of the heatwave. This time, it was Kansas City Royals veteran pitcher Craig Kimbrel. As concerned spectators watched Kimbrel struggle on the field, the Marlins broadcasters decided to run a commercial to give him some privacy.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 22
Craig Kimbrel joins rare history as Royals extend winning streak
Despite being 17 games under .500, the Kansas City Royals are somehow still alive in the hunt for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / August 11
Former Chicago Cubs closer keeps finding work
Former Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel keeps hanging on. This past weekend, the 38-year-old righty signed with the Kansas City Royals. Kimbrel was a Cub from 2019, when they signed him to a three-year deal mid-season, through the 2021 trade deadline, when he was dealt to the White Sox in the infamous Nick Madrigal deal.
MLB News / Lookout Landing / August 11
Mariners News: Craig Kimbrel, Paul Sewald, and Tim Anderson 
It’s a wonderful Tuesday so far and surely nothing terrible will befall us. Then again, the Seattle Mariners do play a baseball game today. Oh well, links!
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 11
Kansas City Royals News: Royals sign Kimbrel and Sherman wants to spend
John Sherman sat down with Josh Vernier to give a sort of State of the Union address post-deadline. “I think from my perspective, our outfield has gotten more productive this year.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 10
2026 Transactions: D-Backs DFA Sewald, Royals Sign Kimbrel
Add another team to the lengthy list of clubs that Craig Kimbrel has, and will, pitch for. Kimbrel joined the Royals on August 10, a day that saw notable reliever movement.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10
Reports: Royals adding veteran RHP Craig Kimbrel to bullpen
Right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel is signing with the Kansas City Royals, his third team this season and 12th in his 17-year career, MLB.com and the New York Post reported on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9
Craig Kimbrel signs with his 12th career MLB team
Craig Kimbrel is adding yet another stamp to his passport. The veteran reliever Kimbrel is signing with the Kansas City Royals in free agency, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9
Royals Sign Craig Kimbrel
The Royals have signed veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel to a Major League contract, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports. Kimbrel is represented by SportsMeter.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6
Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency
Right-hander Craig Kimbrel, who was designated for assignment by the Rays a few days ago, has cleared waivers and exercised his right to elect free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Rays To Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment
The Rays have informed right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel that they are designating him for assignment, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. His roster spot will go to righty Freddy Peralta, whom the Rays acquired from the Mets on Sunday.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Craig Kimbrel’s Rays stint takes an unfortunate turn after just one appearance
The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait a little longer before they can send veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel back to the mound. After just one appearance with Tampa Bay, Kimbrel was placed by the Rays on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to a right wrist strain, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz
In MLB history, 31 pitchers have amassed 300 or more saves over the course of their careers. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL
His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency
Craig Kimbrel has elected free agency, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The Mets designated the right-hander for assignment last week, and he passed through outright waivers unclaimed.
MLB News / Just Baseball / August 22, 2025
Astros Sign Craig Kimbrel Who Has Fuel Left in the Tank
On Thursday evening the Texas Rangers released Craig Kimbrel from his minor league contract. The Houston Astros are apparently signing the veteran reliever to a major league deal.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2025
Craig Kimbrel lands with World Series contender after latest release
Craig Kimbrel is hoping to make an impact with an MLB team down the stretch, and a World Series contender is giving the former All-Star reliever a shot.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 11, 2025
Braves’ handling of Craig Kimbrel was not received well in the organization
The Braves haven’t been the Braves we’ve come to love over the last 18 months or so. Whether it’s a rigid clubhouse, firing coaches, or underperforming stars, this doesn’t feel like the world class organization that Braves Country has come to expect, and one of the latest examples of such was Atlanta’s handling of Craig Kimbrel.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 11, 2025
Craig Kimbrel lands with new team after puzzling Braves stint
Craig Kimbrel was not given much of an opportunity to prove himself with the Atlanta Braves this season, but the veteran relief pitcher has landed with a new team.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 7, 2025
Braves shockingly DFA Craig Kimbrel after just one appearance
The Craig Kimbrel return to the Atlanta Braves didn’t last very long. After joining the club yesterday and tossing a scoreless 1-2-3 inning in his first appearance of the season, the club announced they have designated the 37-year-old right-hander for assignment, recalling left-handed pitcher Austin Cox to take his place.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 30, 2025
Clause in Craig Kimbrel’s contract may force Braves' hand
The Atlanta Braves bullpen has been among the worst in baseball.
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