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Craig Kimbrel of the Chicago Cubs with his daughter Lydia Joy
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Ready for prime time? Closer Craig Kimbrel poised to join Cubs bullpen after AAA stint - Chicago Sun-Times
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Thoughts on the signing of Craig Kimbrel by the Cubs - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Craig Kimbrel of the Chicago Cubs kisses his daughter Lydia Joy, News Photo - Getty Images
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Craig Kimbrel, Red Sox closer, discusses progress of daughter who has heart condition
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For the Kimbrels, the only save that truly mattered came in March - The Boston Globe
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Craig Kimbrel: Daughter's heart surgery the 'toughest thing we've ever been through
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Jon Lester would welcome a Red Sox-Cubs World Series - The Boston Globe
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A Cubs team with this much star power — plus Craig Kimbrel in waiting — needs a manager like Joe Maddon - The Athletic
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Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel's daughter Lydia Joy at 2018 MLB All-Star Game
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Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel's daughter Lydia Joy at 2018 MLB All-Star Game