Latest Craig Kimbrel News

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards

Nov. 18, 2024 22:14 PM EST

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut. Luis Gil was an afterthought for the New York Yankees, earning a spot in their rotation only when ace...

Ryan Mountcastle activated by Orioles, who release reliever Craig Kimbrel

Sep. 24, 2024 21:08 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Ryan Mountcastle was activated by the Baltimore Orioles from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after missing a month because of a sprained left wrist. Baltimore also released reliever Craig Kimbrel before a series opener at the New York Yankees and...

Orioles designate reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment

Sep. 18, 2024 17:01 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Craig Kimbrel’s time with the Baltimore Orioles is over. The Orioles designated their former closer for assignment Wednesday following the latest in a series of rough outings. Kimbrel gave up six runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning of...