Chris Sale

Chris Sale is an ace pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He recently gained attention when he was ejected by home plate umpire Dan Merzel before the start of a game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The incident occurred in New York. While the articles don't specify the exact reason for the ejection, it happened before any pitches were thrown. Sale was also mentioned in a snippet related to the Kansas City Royals playing the Chicago Cubs, where he was described as delivering a pitch to a San Diego Padre. This suggests his ongoing involvement in MLB games during the 2026 season, despite the ejection incident.