Exclusive Interview: Craig Kimbrel on Dominating the Close with the Dodgers

Craig Kimbrel’s raised-arm stance came about as a way to deal with bicep tendinitis that he had in his rookie season. “He flips that switch and turns into the Hall of Famer. The Dodgers are sticking with Kimbrel in the closer role for now. But how long can it last once that expansive division lead is reset come Oct. 11? The running themes have been. The Dodgers are steamrolling their way to another division title, on pace to win 112 games this season. This despite the fact their closer, Kimbrel, has been shaky at best most of the season. Even after a disastrous outing on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he's sticking with Craig Kimbrel as his closer. Now we're going to debate the Dodgers' closer situation. What should the Dodgers do about their closer situation? R.J. Anderson: At some point, they have to consider parking.

Now we're going to debate the Dodgers' closer situation. What should the Dodgers do about their closer situation? R.J. Anderson: At some point, they have to consider parking. When the Dodgers traded for Craig Kimbrel near the end of spring training, they hoped they were getting the version of Kimbrel that posted a dominant 0.49 ERA for the Cubs. The Baltimore Orioles have shockingly designated right-handed reliever and former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Kimbrel, 36, has a 5.33. They acquired Craig Kimbrel for A.J. Pollock before the season, hoping he would recapture prime form, but Kimbrel didn't notch a one-run save until August, blew five saves in the regular... Leading 5-2, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called on Kimbrel to convert his 18th save of the season. Kimbrel retired the first batter he faced before allowing a single, which was followed by a... Kimbrel allowed two runs on three hits and a walk in Friday’s win over the Colorado Rockies, turning a 5-2 game into a 5-4 nailbiter in which the Dodgers narrowly held on. The outing increased... Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.” The Dodgers are sticking with Kimbrel in the closer role for now. But how long can it last once that expansive division lead is reset come Oct. 11? The running themes have been. Craig Kimbrel on coming in to pitch in high-leverage spots, his ups and downs, the want to win the World Series and the team chemistry LOS ANGELES -- With less than two weeks remaining in their regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have removed Craig Kimbrel as their closer, a major development that.

LOS ANGELES -- With less than two weeks remaining in their regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have removed Craig Kimbrel as their closer, a major development that. The Dodgers took a late, surprising step toward buttressing the latter by acquiring Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago White Sox seven days before Opening Day. Even after a disastrous outing on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he's sticking with Craig Kimbrel as his closer. The Dodgers are steamrolling their way to another division title, on pace to win 112 games this season. This despite the fact their closer, Kimbrel, has been shaky at best most of the season. Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.” Craig Kimbrel on coming in to pitch in high-leverage spots, his ups and downs, the want to win the World Series and the team chemistry The Dodgers are sticking with Kimbrel in the closer role for now. But how long can it last once that expansive division lead is reset come Oct. 11? The running themes have been.

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.” They acquired Craig Kimbrel for A.J. Pollock before the season, hoping he would recapture prime form, but Kimbrel didn't notch a one-run save until August, blew five saves in the regular...