B altimore Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel as been confirmed as the closer going forward, according to manager Brandon Hyde. This doesn't come as much of a surprise after Kimbrel was tasked ...

The Athletic's Jayson Stark took a deep dive into the Hall of Fame chances for a couple modern day closers with Billy Wagner receiving enshrinement this year.

In recent seasons, initial closers across the league have ultimately delivered approximately 50% of total saves, per data ...

Craig Kimbrel has now recorded a save with eight different teams, tied with Tyler Clippard, LaTroy Hawkins and others for the second-most all-time. By closing out a win for the Baltimore Orioles ...

Crimson Tide relief pitcher Coulson Buchanan ... Actually, 46, I was really excited to wear that last year because I was a Craig Kimbrel guy and that's what he wore in Atlanta with the Braves ...

Outfielder Mookie Betts smashed a fastball into the dirt and over the pitcher's mound ... acquire Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel The Chicago White Sox added to their bullpen by acquiring star closer ...

Did Billy Wagner's election just kick open the door for Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel (and possibly Aroldis Chapman, too)?