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MLB News / Athletics Nation / 13 hours ago
A’s offense finally awakens, pummels Chris Sale 
Andujar, Schuemann, and Rooker went a combined 10-for-14 on the way to scoring 11 runs. Count me as someone who thought the Oakland Athletics would get handily swept by the Atlanta Braves this weekend.
Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / 12 hours ago
Bats break out, but Braves still lose amid Sale struggles, 11-9
After dominating in May, Sale was awful to start June, and the Braves hit enough barreled outs to last them the rest of the year There was a point in this game where, trailing 11-9 in the eighth, the Braves hit three straight barrels.
Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 1 hour ago
Travis d'Arnaud Checks Into Lineup to Catch Chris Sale on Saturday Versus Athletics
The Atlanta Braves are looking for better results in the month of June. Despite winning last night’s series opener over the Oakland Athletics , the month of May was still a losing one for the Braves, finishing 13-14 in the month.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 21 hours ago
Braves look to turn the page on subpar May behind Sale
Chris Sale was fantastic in May and will try to carry it over, as the offense looks for a clean break from their May-laise The Braves did not have a good time in May, finishing with their first losing month since...
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 1 hour ago
Braves Name Both Rotation Lefties as Co-Pitchers of the Month for May
The Atlanta Braves didn’t have a great month of May. Finishing the month at 13-14, it’s the first losing month for Atlanta since May of 2022, when Atlanta went 13-15.
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago
Chris Sale seeks eighth straight win as Braves face A's
Braves left-hander Chris Sale will go for his eighth straight win on Saturday afternoon when Atlanta hosts the Oakland A's in the middle game of a three-game series.
Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 27
35-Year-Old Lefty is Dominating Hitters On a Routine Basis
It was another impressive outing for 35-year-old left-hander Chris Sale. Sale (8-1), struck out eight while pitching seven innings of one-run ball. Sale has reformed his game that earned him seven consecutive All-Star selections from 2012-18 before injuries caught up to him.
Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / May 26
Why Chris Sale has been ironic Braves bright spot after Ronald Acuna Jr. injury adds to woes
If you’re the Atlanta Braves, you just want the month of May to be over with already. On Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park to finish out a three-game series, the Braves walked away with what hasn’t been easy to come by lately — an 8-1 victory.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 26
Backed by Braves' bats, Chris Sale stifles Pirates
Chris Sale was stellar through seven innings to help the Atlanta Braves take an 8-1 win and avoid the sweep in the series finale against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 26
Braves put Chris Sale in the role of stopper (again) as they look to avoid Pittsburgh sweep
Chris Sale has been unhittable, and the Braves’ offense hasn’t been able to get the hits to fall in. Well, I’m not going to call it “good” news, but last night, the Braves got both out-xwOBAed and out-wOBAed by the Pirates.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 22
This trade is working out better for Braves than Red Sox thus far
The Braves needed to bolster the rotation this offseason, and Alex Anthopoulos did so via a trade with the Red Sox — Vaughn Grissom for Chris Sale, straight up.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21
Chris Sale is a legitimate NL Cy Young threat
Some Braves fans were hesitant to jump on the Chris Sale train when Alex Anthopoulos acquired him this offseason. Most of that was due to his injury history, but even the most pessimistic fans understood the kind of potential weapon he could be if healthy in October.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 20
Chris Sale shines on mound, Braves blank Padres to close twin bill
Chris Sale threw seven shutout innings to log his third straight scoreless start and the host Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Monday to earn a split of a doubleheader while ending a four-game losing streak.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20
MLB strikeout props for 5/20: Fade Detmers against Astros
YB's Jack Dougherty went 2-1 in strikeout props on Friday to close out a profitable week, but he's not stopping now. Let's gun for another winning week in K props, starting with a three-pack of bets for Monday's MLB slate.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 15
This version of Chris Sale is nothing new
When the Braves acquired Chris Sale via trade this offseason, it was met with mixed results. He came with an extensive injury history, with his last fully healthy season coming all the way back in 2019.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 14
Chris Sale, Braves shut out Cubs again
Matt Olson blasted a three-run homer to support another strong effort by Chris Sale and lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 10
Chris Sale Has Rediscovered His Ace Form in Atlanta
Chris Sale has become the No. 1 starter that the Braves didn’t know they would need this season, as he’s turned back the clock to his All-Star form from years past.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9
Paul Skenes, other top prospects who made MLB debuts after short minor league stays
After tossing only 34 innings in the minors, Paul Skenes is set to make his highly anticipated MLB debut. Here's how other heralded prospects performed after short stays in the minors.
MLB News / Boston Sports Journal / May 14
Chris Sale reminds Red Sox what they’re missing as Boston's slump continues with Braves sweep
Boston fans have seen it plenty of times before. Chris Sale, juiced up, emptying the tank on a mound. Only this time, the first since June 21st, 2016, the flame throwing left-hander was doing it against the Red Sox.
Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / May 6
Braves’ Chris Sale gets emotional on facing Red Sox for first time since trade
Chris Sale is set to face his former team on Wednesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, and given that he won a World Series with Boston in 2018, it is understandably an emotional moment for the veteran starting pitcher.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 6
Alex Cora has fond words for Chris Sale ahead of series with Braves
Coming off their worst stretch of baseball in what feels like years, the Braves head back to Truist Park to take on the Red Sox for a two-game set beginning on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 23
Chris Sale discusses trade from Red Sox to Braves in new interview
When the former Red Sox hurler was traded to the Braves in December, it was the last thing many, including Sale, were expecting.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / January 4
Braves' risk with extension for seven-time All-Star could reap big rewards
The Atlanta Braves signed starting pitcher Chris Sale to a two-year, $38M contract extension on Thursday, less than one week after acquiring the southpaw in a trade with the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3
Red Sox paying crazy amount of money for Chris Sale to play for Braves
The Red Sox certainly sweetened the pot for the Braves to take Chris Sale off their hands.
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