Brandon Hyde only has so many levers he can pull. To get ex-closer Craig Kimbrel back on track, the Orioles manager has almost everything. He’s given Kimbrel extra rest to get his mechanics back ...

Orioles’ Craig Kimbrel blows 2nd save in 3 days, exits with upper-back tightness in 7-6 loss to Athletics Closer labors in 9th before exiting early as Baltimore drops series to lowly Oakland ...

Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, right, and catcher Adley Rutschman celebrate after closing out the Rays during the ninth inning of a game June 7 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O ...

Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel looks on during a game against the Athletics on April 28 in Baltimore. Kimbrel has been removed from the closer role after a string of rough outings.

The Orioles were impressed by Kimbrel’s ability to maintain his stuff — a mid-to-high-90s mph fastball and a sharp curveball — throughout the season, as he posted a 1.50 ERA in September.

Craig Kimbrel recognizes a great closer when he sees one. In his introductory news conference with the Orioles on Thursday afternoon, he made sure to praise Félix Bautista, the injured closer ...

Orioles reliever Craig Kimbrel compiled 23 saves and put together a strong first half but fell apart down the stretch, posting a 10.59 ERA in 18 games after the All-Star break.

It was the latest instance that showed if the Orioles hope to be a title contender in 2024, Craig Kimbrel can’t close games for them in the playoffs.

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 18, 2024 This move has been a long time coming, as Kimbrel has been ineffective for months. The line of demarcation was July 14, the final day before the ...

After agreeing on a one-year, $13 million deal with Craig Kimbrel in December, the Baltimore Orioles are parting ways with the Future Hall of Famer, and designating him for assignment.. The team ...

Craig Kimbrel’s heard worse. The 15-year veteran, one of the most decorated closers in MLB history, is no stranger to the boo birds. Heck, even some Orioles fans let him hear it in May as he ...

Craig Kimbrel pitching during a May 26 game against the Chicago White Sox. From the starters to the bullpen to closers, Baltimore Orioles pitching has been a roller coaster all season.