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Craig Kimbrel first-half MVP
The life of a rookie is never easy. That's why, when one comes along who's as special as Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel, he deserves our attention and respect. And get it he will in this space; Kimbrel is the "Relief Efforts" first-half MVP. The 22nd relief pitcher and 176th player picked overall in ESPN […]
Keep ReadingKimbrel surpasses Rocker strikeout mark
When Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in the ninth inning for his 21st save on Monday against Seattle, he also reached 100 career strikeouts faster than any Braves pitcher in history. The rookie closer got his 100th strikeout with 59-1/3 career innings of regular-season work (he finished the night with 101 strikeouts in 59-2/3 […]
Keep ReadingBraves' Craig Kimbrel holds one camp, headed to another
Craig Kimbrel didn't have baseball camps to attend. Just a baseball field nearby where he could all but camp out. From where he grew up, you could see the lights of Optimist Park. Just the other day, Craig and his father Mike were reminiscing about it. "He'd give us chores when we were little. But […]
Keep ReadingLeaders of the youth movement
Craig Kimbrel participated in the union's seminars over the past week, a means for educating young players like the Braves' reliever. They talked about dealing with the media, the good and bad of social media, investing money, that sort of thing. And along the way, Kimbrel shared in a conversation about all the scions of […]
Keep ReadingWagner says Kimbrel looks ready for closer role
With Billy Wagner injured, the Braves could turn to rookie fireballer Craig Kimbrel as their primary closer. Wagner, for one, believes the 22-year-old Alabaman is ready to handle the role, even in postseason pressure. “The hardest person to hit is somebody who gets a lot of swings and misses,” Wagner said, and that description certainly […]
Keep ReadingKimbrel relishes first big league save
PHILADELPHIA -- Braves manager Bobby Cox provided a glimpse toward the future Sunday, when he rested Billy Wagner and gave Craig Kimbrel a chance to notch the first save of his young career. Extending his recent dominant run and further proving why he may serve as Atlanta's closer next year, Kimbrel notched three strikeouts in […]
Keep ReadingKimbrel impresses in big league debut
PHILADELPHIA -- When Craig Kimbrel completed nine scoreless innings during his first Major League Spring Training this year, he impressed many with a rising fastball that can touch 97 or 98 mph. But after watching the Braves reliever make his Major League debut on Friday night, a pair of Major League scouts were raving about […]
Keep ReadingMajors callup finally hits excited Kimbrel
WASHINGTON -- Craig Kimbrel awoke on Wednesday afternoon thinking that he would enjoy a day off by playing golf and spending some time with his girlfriend. By the time that he we awoke on Thursday morning, the Braves right-handed reliever was enjoying the luxuries of a Ritz-Carlton and reliving a hectic but memorable first day […]
Keep ReadingLeaders of the youth moment
Craig Kimbrel participated in the union’s seminars over the past week, a means for educating young players like the Braves’ reliever. They talked about dealing with the media, the good and bad of social media, investing money, that sort of thing. And along the way, Kimbrel shared in a conversation about all the scions of […]
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Keep ReadingKimbrel has some fun with Auburn great Bo Jackson
Braves closer Craig Kimbrel couldn’t resist telling Bo Jackson he was an Alabama fan before going out to catch Wednesday’s ceremonial first pitch from the former Heisman trophy winner from Auburn. “I said, ‘Don’t throw it in the dirt just because I’m an Alabama fan,’” said Kimbrel, a native of Huntsville, Ala. “He kind of […]
Keep ReadingHuntsville’s Craig Kimbrel named to National League All-Star team as replacement pitcher
Craig Kimbrel stood at his locker in the Braves’ clubhouse last Thursday afternoon, answering the question he had answered dozens of times before. “If it happens, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine. I’ll go home and see my family,” he said when queried about the possibility he’d receive a late invitation to the Major […]
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