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Chris Sale Rumors & News
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Height: 78
- Weight: 180
- Age 34
- Seasons: 14
- Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida
- College: Florida Gulf Coast
TalkingChop Mar 14, 2024
Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Sale looked good again striking out six in 3 1/3 innings. Chris Sale struck out six and Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the lineup for the first time in a couple of weeks in a 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Sale made his fourth appearance of the spring for the Braves Thursday. He retired the first two hitters he faced in the first before Randy Arozarena drove a ground rule double to left-center that Forrest Wall was unable to come up with. Isaac Paredes brought Arozarena home with a single to put the Rays in front 1-0. Sale struck out Rene Pinto...
TalkingChop Mar 13, 2024
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Some recent roster moves have painted a much clearer picture of what the Atlanta Braves’ roster will look like on Opening Day. The Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves over the last week that have brought their Opening Day roster into view. Barring an injury, the bullpen appears to be set, while the final spot in the rotation is down to a competition of two. Below is our latest projection for the Opening Day roster. If missed the last version, you can find it here. Starting Pitchers (5): Max Fried, Spencer Strider, Chris Sale,...
TalkingChop Mar 11, 2024
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/ The Atlanta Braves will open the 2024 season in 17 days. In other words, Opening Day is close-ish. To celebrate, the Battery Power Podcast is back for Episode 439, with Scott Coleman and Brad Rowland breaking down the following topics: A quick catch-up on the latest news with the roster Spencer Strider and Max Fried form one of the best 1-2 rotation punches in all of baseball Chris Sale is the shiny new arrival for the Braves, and it’s all about health for the veteran left-hander Charlie Morton is back for another run at age...
TalkingChop Mar 10, 2024
Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Chris Sale did not have his greatest outing this spring, as the Braves’ pitching generally struggled. Elsewhere, the Braves are still climbing out of the basement of farm system rankings. While the Braves have been near the bottom of the rankings for a few years now, they have continued to both supplement their core with legitimate prospects who have helped at the major league level or who have been used in trades for real pieces in the majors. Meanwhile, the lower levels of the system, are filling...
TalkingChop Mar 5, 2024
Photo by Julio Aguilar/ On and off the field, the Braves are hoping for a positive Tuesday. Many around Braves country are continuing to anxiously await the latest updates on the injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. After being further evaluated in Los Angeles on Monday, an update should come at some point early on Tuesday. Hopefully, the details will be positive, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will be on a plan to return to the diamond sooner rather than later. On the field, the Braves pitching continues to look good, especially when it comes to missing bats. From Chris Sale to AJ...
TalkingChop Mar 4, 2024
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Monday could turn into a waiting game off the field. As another week begins for the Braves in Spring Training in Florida, the eyes of Braves country will actually be fixed on Los Angeles in nervous anticipation. Ronald Acuna Jr. is scheduled to receive further evaluation on his right knee from the same doctor who repaired his torn ACL in 2021. While irritation of the meniscus is the initial report, more on the severity of the irritation should be known after today. While the timing of an update on Acuna Jr. is not currently known, stick...
TalkingChop Mar 3, 2024
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta’s pitching and Arcia’s bat gives the Braves their fifth win of the Spring Orlando Arcia smashed a 2-run homer to lift the Braves’ offense as Atlanta’s pitchers tally fifteen total strikeouts. Box Score Chris Sale got the start on the mound Sunday and he turned in a solid start through a little over two innings of work. Sale’s fastball sat consistently at 96-97 throughout the day along with his slider moving very well as it helped him rack up five strikeouts on the day, along with just giving up three hits and two walks. ...
TalkingChop Mar 3, 2024
Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Chris Sale will make his second start of the spring in Sunday’s game against the Phillies. The Atlanta Braves return to CoolToday Park Sunday for a Grapefruit League matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Chris Sale will make his second start of the spring for Atlanta while the Phillies will go with right-hander Connor Brogdon. The Braves will roll out most of their regulars to start Sunday’s game. The exception being Forrest Wall in right field and Chadwick Tromp, who will be behind the plate. Braves lineup for Sunday vs....
TalkingChop Mar 1, 2024
Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Kris and Stephen are back with another episode of the Podcast to be Named Later Please check out the podcast via Apple Podcasts (where we strongly encourage you to leave a five-star review and rating), Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Google Podcasts, or you can find us at our MegaPhone page for all the latest.
TalkingChop Feb 28, 2024
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday The Atlanta Braves continued play in the Grapefruit League with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The Braves dropped the game 13-4, but Chris Sale made his spring debut and looked absolutely filthy. Chris Sale looked terrific in his first spring outing! pic.twitter.com/mvuwdYhgIf— Atlanta Braves Radio Network ️ (@BravesRadioNet) February 28, 2024 Sale tossed two innings of no-hit ball and faced six hitters. He allowed zero walks and struck out four...
TalkingChop Feb 27, 2024
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves Chris Sale made his much anticipated spring debut Tuesday afternoon and looked tremendous. The Atlanta Braves took on the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Florida Tuesday afternoon, with Chris Sale making his spring debut. The first few starts in spring for veterans players are always a bit of crapshoot, as guys are usually just trying to knock the rust off and get a feel for things again. But don’t tell that to Chris Sale, who came out throwing seeds right from the jump this afternoon. Chris Sale strikes out four in his...
TalkingChop Feb 27, 2024
Photo by Michael Reaves/ Chris Sale will make his spring debut Tuesday in Bradenton. Chris Sale will make his spring debut for the Atlanta Braves Tuesday when they make the trip to Bradenton to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Braves acquired Sale in a big offseason trade with the Boston Red Sox in hopes that he can bring another experienced and valuable arm to their rotation. Ray Kerr is among the group of pitchers scheduled to follow Sale Tuesday. Left-hander Marco Gonzales, who was a Brave for a brief moment this offseason, will get the start for Pittsburgh....
TalkingChop Feb 26, 2024
Photo by Julio Aguilar/ The Braves star third baseman has high expectations for 2024. Though the Braves lost their first game of the Spring on Sunday, and Bryce Elder did not have his best stuff in his first outing. Austin Riley provided the highlight of the day with his first home run this Spring. Of course, production at the plate is not the only are of focus where Riley looks to excel this season. The Braves star also has high expectations for himself in the field this year, aiming to have a Gold Glove added to his growing list of awards. If Riley can continue his...
NESN.com Feb 24, 2024
Chris Sale had a complicated career during six seasons with the Boston Red Sox. After beginning his tenure with 308 strikeouts in 2017 and a World Series title in 2018, Sale battled injuries and did not pitch in a full season after the championship campaign. The rollercoaster ultimately led him to Atlanta when the Red […]
NESN.com Feb 23, 2024
When the Boston Red Sox traded ace Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for top infield prospect Vaughn Grissom, the seven-time All-Star admitted he signed off on the move because of his family. Appearing on Audacy’s “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast with Rob Bradford, Sale explained what factored into his decision. “I get off the phone […]
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