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Yankees Named Landing Spot for Braves All-Star

The New York Yankees are, as they are every year, expected to be spenders during the MLB trade deadline. And one trade idea could land them an eight-time All-Star that they can add to their bullpen.

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It’ll be tragic if Braves Country doesn’t get Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach in the playoffs again

According to FanGraphs, the Braves have a 26.2% chance of making the playoffs. Obviously, not playing in October for the first time since 2017 will suck, period; however, not seeing Spencer Schwellenbach or Chris Sale in the playoffs will make it even more difficult to stomach.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Cubs Trade Idea Grabs Recent Cy Young Winner From Braves Amid Pitching Injuries

Not every team in Major League Baseball has played as well as the Chicago Cubs, as one of the other National League contenders, the Atlanta Braves, has been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 11

Braves ace Chris Sale is the most feared pitcher in baseball, per MLB player poll

The Braves really only have one everyday player that’s worth tuning in for every night — Ronald Acuna Jr. However, there are a couple of pitchers worth tuning in for every time they toe the rubber, none more than Chris Sale.

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The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 11

Loss in Milwaukee, Chris Sale predictions, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves were unable to win two in a row after dropping Tuesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1.Grant Holmes got the start and allowed three of Milwaukee’s runs.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / June 10

Atlanta Braves' Ace Chris Sale Continues to Re-Work Baseball History Books

The Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Monday night behind another dominant outing on the mound from reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 10

Could Houston Astros Pull Off Deadline Blockbuster Trade for Braves Ace?

The Houston Astros seem to be on the road to figuring things out coming off a rough start to the season, winning 12 of their last 16 headed into an off day on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

1 trade Atlanta Braves must avoid making before 2025 deadline

The Atlanta Braves are one of the bigger surprises in baseball this season. The Braves are nine games under .500, and they have lost eight of their last 10 games heading into Tuesday’s tilt with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Chris Sale firmly back in mix for back-to-back Cy Young awards

There was some concern early in the season with 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale. The velocity was down through his first few starts, his mechanics appeared to be off, and the results were rather abysmal, especially for Sale’s lofty standards.

Athletics News / Talking Chop / June 10

AJ Smith-Shawver, Chris Sale, Losing Streak Ends, More

A bittersweet day for the Braves. On Monday, the Braves were finally able to put together one of their most complete games of the season. Chris Sale was sensational, the offense showed of its power potential, and the bullpen did well (with what little it was needed) in a 7-1 victory over the Brewers.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 10

MLB roundup: Chris Sale whiffs 11 Brewers; Braves end skid

Chris Sale allowed one run over seven-plus dominant innings and the visiting Atlanta Braves hit three homers to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 9

Chris Sale fans 11 as Braves best Brewers, end 7-game skid

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 9

Chicago Cubs trade price for SP Chris Sale revealed by MLB insider

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly expected to be one of the most aggressive teams in the market before the July 31 trade deadline. The Cubs have a significant need at the starting rotation and in the bullpen.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 9

Out to halt slide, Braves turn to Chris Sale vs. Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to rediscover their offense when they host the struggling Atlanta Braves on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 7

Disaster Braves are on remarkably painful streak of losing close games

The Atlanta Braves are inventing new ways to lose every day. Going back to Wednesday night, Chris Sale tossed a gem, going six innings and allowing just one run with ten strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 6

Braves' Chris Sale Involved in Wild MLB Trade Rumor

There are so many potential takeaway points to have from the Atlanta Braves blowing a six-run lead in the ninth inning Thursday. But perhaps the biggest -- they are back to square one.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5

Chris Sale Speaks out on Braves Struggling Offense

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale suffered his fourth loss of the 2025 MLB season Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. That's already more than what he had last season when he went 18-3 on his way to the National League Cy Young award.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 4

Braves' Chris Sale Makes More History With 10 Strikeouts Wednesday

Rain couldn't stop Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale from continuing to move up the all-time strikeouts list. In six innings, Sale posted 10 punchouts Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, which moved Sale into 39th place on the MLB's all-time strikeouts list.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 4

Chris Sale is back to Cy Young form for the Braves

Chris Sale became the first Braves pitcher to win a Cy Young since Tom Glavine did it in 1998, but the grizzly veteran struggled out of the gate as the reigning winner.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 4

Braves' Chris Sale aims for another sharp effort in clash vs. D-backs

Two veteran pitchers will square off Wednesday night when the Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of their three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Braves Projected to Trade $111 Million All-Star After Chris Sale News

As has often been the case over the last two seasons, the dynamic Atlanta Braves duo of Marcell Ozuna and Chris Sale struck again on Thursday night. Ozuna went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in Atlanta’s 9-3 victory over the rival Philadelphia Phillies.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 29

MLB Sends Chris Sale Message After Historic News on Thursday

For many years, Chris Sale has been one of the better pitchers in Major League Baseball. He has eight All-Star game appearances to his name, and he played on that 2018 Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 29

Chicago White Sox rookie enters Chris Sale territory amid hot start

After a three-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox managed to defeat the New York Mets 9-4 on Wednesday. Rookie Shane Smith didn’t factor into the decision, but he set the tone to set the game.