OCTOBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
CHRIS SALE #51 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
18-3 W-L •
1.01 WHIP •
2.38 ERA
18-3 W-L
1.01 WHIP
2.38 ERA
Ace Chris Sale left off Braves' wild-card roster vs. Padres Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale was left off the team’s roster for its National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres.S...
Braves finalize Wild Card Series roster; Sale left off The Braves on Tuesday set their roster for their NL Wild Card Series against the Padres, leaving ace lefty Chris Sale off as he recovers fro...
OCTOBER 1 • MLB.COM
Left off wild-card roster Sale (back) is not on Atlanta's roster for its National League Wild Card Series against the Padres.
Impact Sale is dealing with back spasms, an injury which he's dealt with off and on for a while and which flared up Sunday. It's possible he will be an option to join Atlanta's rotation during the NLDS, should it advance, but that's up in the air for now. Bryce Elder and AJ Smith-Shawver have made the wild-card roster and one of them is expected to start Game 1 in San Diego.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
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Braves ace Chris Sale out for Wild Card Series vs. Padres
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale is out for the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres because of back issuesOCTOBER 1
Chris Sale Unlikely to Pitch in Braves-Padres Wild Card Series More bad injury news for the Braves.
OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM
Status for wild-card round in doubt Manager Brian Snitker doesn't believe Sale (back) will be available to pitch during the team's upcoming wild-card series against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sale was scratched from the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets due to back spasms, and the issue could force the southpaw to miss the entire first round of the postseason. Snitker notes that Sale hasn't officially been ruled out just yet, but this isn't promising news for Atlanta, who will be forced to rely on Max Fried, Reynaldo Lopez and Charlie Morton.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Braves Chris Sale wins National League pitching Triple Crown Braves' Chris Sale wins National League pitching Triple Crown
SEPTEMBER 30 • AJC.COM
Braves' Chris Sale scratched from elimination game start With the Braves facing elimination, Chris Sale was scratched from his start with back spasms Monday.
SEPTEMBER 30 • AJC.COM
Braves ace Sale (back spasms) scratched for Game 2 vs. Mets Needing a win in Game 2 of their doubleheader against the Mets on Monday to clinch a National League Wild Card spot, the Braves will have to...
SEPTEMBER 30 • MLB.COM
Scratched due to back spasms Sale has been scratched from Monday's start against the Mets due to back spasms, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Atlanta is facing a must-win game after losing the first game of Monday's doubleheader, and they will no longer have their ace available after he felt back spasms Sunday. It will be Grant Holmes starting in Sale's place. When or if Sale might be ready for the wild-card series, should Atlanta quality, is uncertain.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch
The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Mon...SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On tap for Game 2 of doubleheader Sale will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, if necessary, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sale will be waiting in the wings Monday to start Game 2 if Atlanta loses the opener of their doubleheader with New York. The team needs to win one of the two games to clinch a spot in the Wild Card round Tuesday and if they win Game 1, Sale will shift his focus to being ready for the postseason. Spencer Schwellenbach will toe the rubber in the first game Monday.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Braves fall to Royals 4-2, will play doubleheader against Mets to determine whether in playoffs
Charlie Morton gave up a three-run homer to Michael Massey in the first inning and the Atlanta Braves squandered a chance to clinch a postseason berth, losing to the playoff-bound...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
When will Sale pitch? Braves waiting to send out ace ATLANTA -- When Chris Sale will pitch stands as one of the top questions surrounding the Braves as they attempt to reach the postseason by s...
SEPTEMBER 28 • MLB.COM
Next start TBD Atlanta doesn't plan to start Sale again until it is facing elimination, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sale had been scheduled to start Wednesday versus the Mets before the game was postponed. Atlanta will go with Max Fried on Friday against the Royals but isn't listing starters yet for Saturday or Sunday. Sale could potentially start as soon as Saturday but could be held back as late as Monday for the rescheduled doubleheader versus the Mets.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 26 • DEADSPIN.COM
Sale or Skubal in a Game 7? Ohtani's 50/50 or Acuña's 40/70? Smoltz weighs in
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Start rained out Sale will not pitch as originally scheduled against the Mets on Wednesday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Thursday's contest was pushed back as well, so Atlanta and New York will play a doubleheader Monday in order to make up the two games. Meanwhile, Sale's next opportunity to start will now be when Atlanta hosts the Royals on Friday.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' Chris Sale aims to continue hot streak in clash vs. Mets The Atlanta Braves will send top Cy Young contender Chris Sale to the mound on Wednesday night as they try to catch the visiting New York Me...
SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets look to stop 3-game road skid, play the Braves
The New York Mets hit the road against the Atlanta Braves looking to stop a three-game road slideSEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets extra rest before next start Sale will make his next start, and likely his final trip to the mound of the regular season, on Wednesday against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The veteran lefty was originally in line to pitch Tuesday, which would have set him up for a two-start week to close out the schedule, but Sale's average fastball velocity was down over two miles per hour in his last out Thursday against the Reds. As a result, Atlanta elected to be cautious with its ace and bump him back a day. Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach now gets the chance for a two-step with potential starts Tuesday and Sunday, while Sale would be available to pitch the first game of the wild-card series, should the team make the postseason. He also has a possible NL Cy Young Award, and even a triple crown, hanging in the balance -- Sale leads the Senior Circuit with 18 wins, a 2.38 ERA and 225 strikeouts.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Up to 18 wins Sale (18-3) earned the win Thursday over Cincinnati, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out six.
Impact While Sale failed to make it through six innings for the first time in eight starts, the left-hander continues to separate himself as the Cy Young favorite -- Sale hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his last 18 outings. He leads the majors in wins, ERA (2.38) and strikeouts (225) through 29 starts (177.2) innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Sale wins his 18th, and playoff-battling Braves swing big in setting major league record - The Boston Globe Along with his career-best win total, Sale (18-3) also leads the majors in ERA (2.38) and strikeouts (225). It was the 18th consecutive game...
SEPTEMBER 19 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3
Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s six home runs, Chris Sale coasted to his career-high 18th win and the Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 15-3SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
