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Olson, Sale Join Acuña in Representing Braves at All-Star Game

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and left-hander Chris Sale will join Ronald Acuña Jr. at the All-Star Game on home field. Sale earns his ninth All-Star selection overall, his second with the Braves.

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Braves hit with another brutal pitcher injury right after Chris Sale

The Atlanta Braves’ lineup has been the major point of on-field inconsistency this season. But now, their starting rotation will need to show that they can survive another injury.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 2

2025 Transactions: Marlins Pick Up Nastrini, Braves Get Stratton

It’s officially trade deadline month across Major League Baseball. On July 1, several small transactions took place. The Braves acquired Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton for a Minor League outfielder, while the Marlins are taking a shot at former high-end prospect Nick Nastrini.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 1

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Contreras, Sale

The first-place Astros have maintained top status in the AL West amidst a slew of injuries. Namely, Houston’s been without Yordan Alvarez for nearly two full months after he hurt his hand in April.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Braves make a trade, Chris Sale to 60-day IL

The Braves have made a trade! Unfortunately, it’s not likely to have the kind of impact that’s going to change the season. However, the corresponding move — transferring Chris Sale to the 60-day IL — is one that just might be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 28

Braves Rotation Continues Difficult Task of Navigating Sale's Absence

One moment, Sale is having one of his most memorable nights in an Atlanta Braves uniform. The next moment, he's out for the foreseeable future with fractures in his ribs.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Braves’ Brian Snitker, Bryce Elder get real on Chris Sale’s absence after blowout loss

The Atlanta Braves suffered a brutal blow on multiple fronts Friday night, as a disastrous outing from Bryce Elder compounded the team’s ongoing rotation concerns in the wake of the Chris Sale injury.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

Braves make decision on rookie starter amid struggles

The Braves’ rotation has taken hit after hit, with Chris Sale’s fractured rib being the latest blow. The reigning Cy Young pitched to the tune of 8.1 innings against the Mets when he dove for an infield hit that resulted in the injury, but it’s hardly the only.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 25

Padres Named Top Landing Spot for Cy Young Winner From NL Rival in Potential Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres are linked to potentially the best starting pitcher option at the trade deadline. If the Atlanta Braves make left-handed starting pitcher Chris Sale available, the Padres are one of four contending teams linked to the reigning National League Cy Young winner, per Yahoo Sports.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Braves are 'trending to the sell side' according to three MLB pundits

Alex Anthopoulos didn’t hesitate recently when asked if the Braves could potentially sell at the trade deadline. “We’re not selling,” the Braves GM said emphatically in an interview with 680 The Fan.

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Chris Sale injury provides opportunity for the Atlanta Braves

If it’s not one thing, it’s another with these Atlanta Braves. It feels like every ounce of momentum is derailed by something. The Braves are 5-0 over the last week against the Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Two new details surrounding Chris Sale’s injury

The Braves have suffered more devastating injuries over the last two seasons than any other club, and the trend continued last week, when it was announced Chris Sale suffered a fractured rib cage and would be heading to the 15-day IL.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 24

Atlanta Beat Mets in Series Opener, Ronald Acuna Jr., Chris Sale Injury Update, More

If there is one positive about the Atlanta Braves this this year, it is that if they face a quality opponent not from the NL West, they typically do pretty

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 24

Red Sox Analyst Ponders Possible Trade For $65 Million Braves Slugger

The Boston Red Sox are poised to be buyers before the July 31 trade deadline. Ironically, a former Red Sox ace's injury might have just opened the door for a huge Boston acquisition.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Braves ace Chris Sale updates fans on rib injury

The Atlanta Braves placed ace Chris Sale on the injured list Saturday with a fractured rib cage, but he doesn’t want fans to worry. He told MLB Network’s AJ Pierzynski that he’ll be just fine.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

How Braves will line up their starting pitchers without Chris Sale

After probably the most exciting week of the Braves 2025 campaign, which was highlighted by a home sweep of the Mets, tragedy struck for what feels like the millionth time over the last year-and-a-half.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Could Braves Reunite With Former All-Star Starter to Replace Chris Sale?

The Atlanta Braves have turned things around over the last couple weeks. But now, the team has to keep digging out of its hole without the 2024 National League Cy Young winner.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Apex Sports / June 21

Atlanta Braves Place Pitcher Chris Sale On the Injured List

The Atlanta Braves have placed pitcher Chris Sale on the injured list with fractured ribs, backdated to June 19th. Sale made a diving play to the left on the mound in a game against the Mets on June 18th, and it didn’t look like anything was wrong.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 21

$Braves LHP Chris Sale (rib fracture) lands on 15-day IL$

Braves LHP Chris Sale (rib fracture) lands on 15-day IL

The Atlanta Braves will be without reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale for at least two weeks after the left-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a fractured left rib cage.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Braves Place Chris Sale On The Injured List

Braves ace left-hander Chris Sale has been placed on the 15-day Injured List with a fractured left rib cage, per multiple reports. He suffered the injury while making a diving play on a ground ball in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 21

NIGHTMARE: Chris Sale is headed to the IL

Probably the worst thing that could happen to the Braves, Chris Sale is headed to the 15-day IL with a fractured rib cage. The injury happened in the top of the ninth inning, when Chris Sale dove for a ball and made a great play for the second out of the inning.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Braves place star pitcher on 15-day IL with rib cage fracture

It’s a brutal blow for Atlanta to be dealt, particularly following a banner week that saw it sweep the then-division-leading Mets and get within five games of an NL wild-card spot.

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MLB News / ChiCitySports / June 20

Chicago Cubs receive message from Braves about ace starting pitcher Chris Sale

Chris Sale’s name has been recently thrown out as a “dream” starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs to acquire before the trade deadline on July 31. The Cubs are looking to boost the starting rotation after losing Justin Steele for the season due to an elbow injury and missing Shota Imanaga for weeks (hamstring).

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

Chris Sale makes amazing diving play against Mets

Chris Sale showed on Wednesday that he is more than just a Cy Young pitcher. He can also show his athleticism in the field. Sale was attempting to pitch a complete game shutout in his Atlanta Braves’ 5-0 win over the visiting New York Mets at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 18

Chris Sale nearly goes distance as Braves blank Mets

Chris Sale pitched 8 2/3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves blanked the visiting New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday. The Braves have taken the first two games of the three-game series and have won five of their last six.