Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out two to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win against the Colorado Rockies. He surrendered a double to catcher Elias Diaz and later yielded an RBI double to outfielder Charlie Blackmon. The 33-year-old was able to shake it off and struck out third baseman Kris Bryant to end the game. He was knocked around in spring training, allowed four runs on four hits while striking out one over one-third of an inning ...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Craig Kimbrel converted 24-of-29 save opportunities while posting a 2.26 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 100 strikeouts over 59 2/3 innings for the Cubs/White Sox in 2021. Most of his production came with the Cubs during the first half of the season. An impending free agent last year, the 33-year-old was traded from the Cubs to the White Sox before last year's MLB trade deadline. Kimbrel was moved again during the offseason and traded to the Dodgers straight up for AJ Pollock. ...

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen entered the offseason as the top option in the bullpen to see save opportunities after the departure of longtime closer Kenley Jansen. That was until they struck a deal with the Chicago White Sox, receiving fellow reliever Craig Kimbrel for outfielder A.J. Pollock. Now with the native of Alabama in town, Treinen looks to be a set-up man again. The right-hander's still a great pitcher and one who posted a 1.99 ERA, 29.7 K%, and 0.98 WHIP last season. ...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Craig Kimbrel allowed four runs across 1/3 of an inning in Saturday's 10-2 exhibition loss to the San Francisco Giants. He surrendered a double and two home runs before exiting. The 33-year-old was confirmed as the team's primary closer after being traded from the Chicago White Sox to Los Angeles for AJ Pollock. This spring, he has struggled mightily, but fantasy managers shouldn't worry unless his struggles carry over into the regular season. Kimbrel is a ...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed that newly acquired reliever Craig Kimbrel will start the season as the team's closer, according to Fabian Ardaya. Kimbrel, who was traded from the Chicago White Sox on Friday for A.J. Pollock, pitched to a 2.26 ERA with 100 strikeouts over 59.2 innings in 2021, adding 24 saves to his ledger. However, after moving across town from the Chicago Cubs to the Sox at the deadline, he had a 5.09 ERA in 24 appearances but still managed a strong ...

Welcome to another fresh update of our 2022 fantasy baseball draft rankings and rankings tiers for mixed roto leagues. These rankings are updated as of April 1st, and will continue to be updated every day to account for any relevant news that can affect our fantasy baseball draft rankings.For those who are not familiar, five of RotoBaller's main MLB analysts - Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Nicklaus Gaut, JB Branson and Ariel Cohen - are always keeping up to date with player injuries, trades, free ...

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder AJ Pollock from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in exchange for relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, according to a source. Pollock will be leaving the best team in baseball, but the trade to the Windy City might actually be better for his playing time, especially if Andrew Vaughn (hip) isn't ready for the start of the regular season. The 34-year-old slashed an impressive .297/.355/.536 with an .892 OPS, a career-high-tying 21 home runs, 69 RBI, 53 runs ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago White Sox on Friday in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock, according to a source. It's great news for Kimbrel's fantasy value, as he was set to open the season in a setup role in front of closer Liam Hendriks in Chicago. Now he'll be replacing Kenley Jansen, who signed with the Atlanta Braves, as the Dodgers new closer. Blake Treinen's fantasy value takes a hit with this trade, as he figured to be the leader of a closer ...

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been the subject of various trade rumors this offseason. He has been linked to teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and two of his former clubs, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. However, on Saturday, White Sox manager Tony La Russa was asked whether he expected Kimbrel to be on the team's Opening Day roster and La Russa said "Yes." The 33-year-old spent the first half of the 2021 season with the Cubs before a trade sent him across town to ...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel converted 24-of-29 save opportunities while posting a 2.26 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 100 strikeouts over 59 2/3 innings in 2021. Most of his production came with the Cubs during the first half of the season. An impending free agent last year, the 33-year-old was traded from the Cubs to the White Sox before last year's MLB trade deadline. He struggled as a setup man for the White Sox, racking up just one save while owning a 5.09 ERA, 2.0 HR:9, and a 30:10 K: BB over...