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Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 19

Braves predicted to trade for $75M Cy Young arm, forming trio with Chris Sale, Spencer Strider

The Braves could land an ace to compliment Chris Sale and Spencer Strider in the starting rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 18

Braves could land $10M Cy Young winner to create filthy rotation with Chris Sale, Spencer Strider

The Atlanta Braves could assemble one of the best rotations in the MLB.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 10

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 3

Chris Sale Made Most of First Two Seasons with Braves

Chris Sale has only been with the Atlanta Braves for a relatively short time. However, he’s already leaving his mark on the team in the record books. In year one, he became the fifth pitcher in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award, the first of his career.

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Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 1

Braves predicted to sign $13M Cy Young arm to form filthy trio with Chris Sale, Spencer Strider

The Braves could very well address a place of need with someone that grew up a Braves fan.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 30

What All-MLB Team Finalist Honor Says About Braves Chris Sale

Normally, when a ballplayer has to step aside due to an injury for two months, it typically ends up being what defines their season. Most of the time, the only discussion point after that is what if.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Four Atlanta Braves Players Named All-MLB Team Finalists

Amidst a turbulent 2025 season, four Atlanta Braves players managed to stand out for end-of-season recognition. Ronald Acuña, Jr., Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin and Chris Sale have been named finalists for this season’s All-MLB Team selection.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 26

How Red Sox Ace Garrett Crochet Joined Elite Group With Chris Sale

With each passing day, the Boston Red Sox's trade for Garrett Crochet seemingly looks better and better. After missing out on Juan Soto and Max Fried, the Red Sox acquired Crochet from the Chicago White Sox for four prospects and eventually inked him to a long-term contract extension tying him to Boston for years to come.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Braves’ ace Chris Sale comments on the future of Brian Snitker

As the 2025 campaign comes to a close this weekend, the Braves’ first order of business this offseason is figuring out who will be managing the club in 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 18

What Current Pitching Prospects Indicate for Braves Future

Pitching, to say the least, has been a throbbing headache for the Atlanta Braves over the course of the 2025 season. The starting rotation, outside of

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 16

Braves' Chris Sale chases first win over Nationals in DH

An intriguing pitching matchup highlights a late-season day-night doubleheader between the visiting Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 6

Even a lengthy IL stint cannot slow down Chris Sale

The Braves have had a million things not go their way this season, but the moment that seemed to solidify that it was not going to be their year was when Chris Sale went down with a fractured rib cage.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Braves’ Chris Sale reacts to successful injury return after ‘no fun’ absence

The Atlanta Braves welcomed back reigning NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale with high hopes, and he wasted no time reminding everyone why he’s one of baseball’s elite arms.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 31

Chris Sale's Return Reminded Us of His Significance to Braves

Every step Chris Sale took in his rehab over the last two and a half months proved to be worth it. When the Atlanta Braves' lefty returned to the mound in Philadelphia Saturday night, he looked to have not missed a beat. He tossed six innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out nine.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 30

Braves activate LHP Chris Sale to start against Phillies

The Atlanta Braves reinstated reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale from the injured list, and he's expected to start Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 30

Braves' Chris Sale likely to return vs. Phillies

After spending more than two months on the injured list, Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale is expected to return Saturday evening when the Braves continue their four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 26

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Garrett, Sale, Semien

The Mets’ bullpen has had its ups and downs this month, as Reed Garrett, as well as midseason acquisition Ryan Helsley, have had their troubles. The former landed on the injured list with an elbow injury on August 25, one of several injury-related moves made that day.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Expected return date for Braves ace left-hander revealed

After more than two months on the injured list, the ace southpaw is set to make his return to the mound.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Chris Sale impresses in potential final rehab start before joining the Braves

Whatever slim hopes the Braves had of a miraculous playoff run, those were dashed this weekend after losing the first two games of their series with the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Chris Sale to make 1 final rehab start before returning to Braves

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale has been sidelined since mid June with a rib fracture. Despite the Braves recent surge, winning eight of the last nine games, Atlanta is playing out a lost season.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 12

Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale makes rehab start

Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale took a step toward returning to the Atlanta Braves by throwing 40 pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 12

Chris Sale set to begin rehab assignment

Fresh off one of their best series of the season, the Braves announced some more good news on Tuesday morning, as Chris Sale is set to begin his rehab assignment with AAA Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 8

Chris Sale takes massive step in return to Braves

A Braves win was accompanied by another positive development last night, as Chris Sale took a massive step toward returning to the major league club. The reigning Cy Young Award winner went on the 60-day injured list on June 21 after fracturing his rib while diving for a ball during an outing against the Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Braves' Chris Sale Sends Message as Calls Mount for Season-Ending Injury Decision

The Atlanta Braves are sliding even further down the standings as they’re currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak, which has dropped them to 47–66 on the season.

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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