Former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel had been sitting at Triple-A for a little while, and the front office finally gave him a shot while Atlanta was on the road. He made an appearance against the ...

Kimbrel was tied for most in the NL in both 2011 (46) and 2012 (42). "I know that there's going to be a lot of unhappy fans because of it," Braves general manager John Hart said Sunday.

Braves shockingly DFA Kimbrel after just one outing Kimbrel made his 2025 debut on Friday night when he entered a tie game in the seventh inning. What ensued was a leadoff single, caught stealing ...

Why he will be traded: The Braves acquired Iglesias in a salary-dump trade with the Angels a couple of years ago, adding Kenley Jansen’s eventual replacement. Iglesias has had an outstanding Braves ...

Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel crouches on the mound between pitches during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, June 6, 2025, in San Francisco.

Craig Kimbrel’s stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team designated the franchise’s career saves leader for assignment and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox. The ...

The Braves’ handling of Craig Kimbrel’s return wasn’t appreciated in the organization either, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon.

The Atlanta Braves don't have an easy answer as to what the future holds. After the Craig Kimbrel debacle, they can earn back some trust by signing Eddie Rosario.

NEW YORK (AP) - Craig Kimbrel overpowered hitters with his rocket right arm, then overwhelmed rivals in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. If only, the Atlanta Braves' closer figured, his final ...