Craig Kimbrel
As expected, the Philadelphia Phillies extended a qualifying offer to RHP Aaron Nola earlier on Monday afternoon. What’s notable about the move is the Phillies’ player who did not receive a qualifying offer, 1B/DH Rhys Hoskins. Hoskins will now become a free agent and as noted by MLB insider Jon Heyman, there’s a chance […]
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson once again leaned on closer Craig Kimbel on Tuesday night. Albeit, in a drastically different situation. Kimbrel –making his 9th MLB All-Star Game appearance– did something no other National League pitcher has done in over a decade, close out a win in the Midsummer Classic. The Senior Circuit reigns […]
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Craig Kimbrel has turned it around since starting the season with a 5.85 ERA. Kimbrel posted a 0.69 ERA for the month of June, striking out 21 and notching five saves. He was awarded the NL Reliever of the Month by Major League Baseball, the league announced over the weekend. Your National […]
We’re on the eve of Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers officially reporting for 2023 Spring Training in beautiful Clearwater, Fl. A trip to the World Series, a shorter offseason, a World Baseball Classic, and a roster overhaul brings with it a lot of questions and a lot to watch heading into the Grapefruit League. Here […]
The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel have officially agreed to a one-year contract, President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced. The deal is worth a rumored $10 million. In a corresponding move, Francisco Morales was designated for assignment to make room for Kimbrel on the 40-man roster. Kimbrel, 34, ranks seventh all-time on baseball’s […]
It’s a Festivus Miracle! According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a deal with free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel. The length and dollars on the deal have not been reported. The deal is a one-year deal worth a reported $10 million. Kimbrel , 34, spent the 2022 season with the […]
Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor It should come as no surprise that one of the Phillies main goals this offseason is to fortify the bullpen that blew 34-save opportunities in 2021. With little options in the free agency class, the Phillies have reportedly once again turned their attention to […]
According to a report, the Phillies are looking at Cubs relievers Craig Kimbrel and Andrew Chafin
The Phillies reportedly have hopes of signing outfielder Bryce Harper and even adding some big name players further.
Rick Porcello and the Red Sox held the Phillies to just two hits, as Brock Holt’s pinch-hit home run in the eighth proved to be the difference in a 2-1 loss at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night.
