Exclusive Interview: Craig Kimbrel on Dominating the Close with the Dodgers

Leading 5-2, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called on Kimbrel to convert his 18th save of the season. Kimbrel retired the first batter he faced before allowing a single, which was followed by a... The Dodgers took a late, surprising step toward buttressing the latter by acquiring Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago White Sox seven days before Opening Day. The Dodgers are steamrolling their way to another division title, on pace to win 112 games this season. This despite the fact their closer, Kimbrel, has been shaky at best most of the season. Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.” The Baltimore Orioles have shockingly designated right-handed reliever and former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Kimbrel, 36, has a 5.33.

Craig Kimbrel on coming in to pitch in high-leverage spots, his ups and downs, the want to win the World Series and the team chemistry When the Dodgers traded for Craig Kimbrel near the end of spring training, they hoped they were getting the version of Kimbrel that posted a dominant 0.49 ERA for the Cubs. The Baltimore Orioles have shockingly designated right-handed reliever and former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Kimbrel, 36, has a 5.33. Kimbrel came on in the 9th with a 1-run lead. But a ball that was lined off of his back by Jake Cronenworth slowed the game down. Even after the Dodgers training staff checked on. The Dodgers are steamrolling their way to another division title, on pace to win 112 games this season. This despite the fact their closer, Kimbrel, has been shaky at best most of the season. Craig Kimbrel’s raised-arm stance came about as a way to deal with bicep tendinitis that he had in his rookie season. “He flips that switch and turns into the Hall of Famer. Kimbrel is brought in to close out a 3-0 game. After hitting getting a quick strikeout of Geraldo Pedomo, Kimbrel hit Alek Thomas. Daulton Varsho flew out to left fielder Kevin Pillar. LOS ANGELES -- With less than two weeks remaining in their regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have removed Craig Kimbrel as their closer, a major development that. The Dodgers took a late, surprising step toward buttressing the latter by acquiring Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago White Sox seven days before Opening Day. Kimbrel allowed two runs on three hits and a walk in Friday’s win over the Colorado Rockies, turning a 5-2 game into a 5-4 nailbiter in which the Dodgers narrowly held on. The outing increased...

Kimbrel is brought in to close out a 3-0 game. After hitting getting a quick strikeout of Geraldo Pedomo, Kimbrel hit Alek Thomas. Daulton Varsho flew out to left fielder Kevin Pillar. Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.” The Baltimore Orioles have shockingly designated right-handed reliever and former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Kimbrel, 36, has a 5.33. Now we're going to debate the Dodgers' closer situation. What should the Dodgers do about their closer situation? R.J. Anderson: At some point, they have to consider parking. Even after a disastrous outing on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he's sticking with Craig Kimbrel as his closer. Craig Kimbrel on coming in to pitch in high-leverage spots, his ups and downs, the want to win the World Series and the team chemistry When the Dodgers traded for Craig Kimbrel near the end of spring training, they hoped they were getting the version of Kimbrel that posted a dominant 0.49 ERA for the Cubs.

LOS ANGELES -- With less than two weeks remaining in their regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have removed Craig Kimbrel as their closer, a major development that. Now we're going to debate the Dodgers' closer situation. What should the Dodgers do about their closer situation? R.J. Anderson: At some point, they have to consider parking.