Craig Kimbrel
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Chicago Cubs News
Craig Kimbrel’s High Second-Half Walk Rate in 2018 Coincided with Shifting Release Point
Craig Kimbrel finished 2018 with a stellar 2.74 ERA and 3.13 FIP in 62 innings, but his second-half walk rate…
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Craig Kimbrel Stabilizes More than Just 9th Inning for Cubs
After months of hopeful speculation and a season full of unsteady bullpen performances, the Cubs got their man. Terms of…
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Cubs Agree to 3-Year, $43M Deal with Closer Craig Kimbrel (Updated)
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs have reached an agreement with Craig Kimbrel. The deal is pending a physical and…
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Theo Epstein Coy on Craig Kimbrel, Says ‘Unexpected Variables’ Have Created More Financial Flexibility
Though Theo Epstein remained coy Wednesday when asked about reports that the Cubs were “pushing hard” for Craig Kimbrel, he…
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Report: Cubs ‘Pushing Hard’ for Craig Kimbrel (Updated)
Craig Kimbrel was expected to draw loads of interest once the draft-pick compensation tied to his signing expired. Well, he…
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Ivy Envy
Ivy Envy Podcast – Buch in the Pooch: Craig Kimbrel, Umps, Yu Darvish and More
This episode was recorded during Sunday’s Cubs/Cardinals game. You’ll hear us discuss the possibility of the Cubs signing Craig Kimbrel,…
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Cubs Reportedly ‘Doing Background Work’ on Craig Kimbrel
In what should come as a surprise to no one, Ken Rosenthal reported in The Athletic ($) that the Cubs “are…
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Cubs Expected to Pursue Craig Kimbrel After June 3 MLB Draft
After the MLB Draft takes place starting June 3, just under two weeks from now, it’s possible the Cubs will…
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Signing Craig Kimbrel, Denying Brewers Would Be Win-Win for Cubs
Elite closer Craig Kimbrel remains unsigned with the season technically already underway, though his time on the unemployment line may…
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Joe Maddon Refuses to Name Closer Until Brandon Morrow Returns
Joe Maddon recently declared that Brandon Morrow will resume his role as the Cubs’ closer when he returns to active…
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