Latest Chris Sale News

NL East Preview: Braves and Phillies primed for another clash

Mar. 18, 2024 15:31 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves are ready for another crack at Philadelphia. They won't need to wait long: opening day, first pitch. The reigning NL MVP and his Braves teammates begin their 2024 schedule right back at Citizens Bank Park,...

Michael Kopech to pitch out of bullpen rather than Chicago White Sox starting rotation

Mar. 14, 2024 15:22 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hard-throwing Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech will pitch out of the bullpen instead of the starting rotation, another disappointing development in a career that hasn't lived up to expectations. “It’s not my first choice where I want to be. I...

National League East Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:04 AM EDT

Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ATLANTA BRAVES 2023: 104-58, first place, lost to Philadelphia in Division Series. Manager: Brian Snitker (ninth season). Opening Day: March 28...

Braves option top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver to minor league camp

Mar. 11, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves optioned top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, moving closer to settling on their pitching staff for opening day. The move was not surprising, given the 21-year-old right-hander's inexperience. It clears the way for...

Betts, Ohtani and Freeman make for an impressive trio at the top of the Dodgers' batting order

Mar. 03, 2024 20:11 PM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — With Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers have quite a trio at the top of their batting order. That's a tough start for any pitcher. Betts and Ohtani each had three hits and Freeman drove in two runs during...

Rafael Devers lobbies Boston Red Sox front office for roster help

Feb. 20, 2024 18:06 PM EST

Rafael Devers is looking for some help — from the front office of the Boston Red Sox. With the Red Sox ramping up at the start of spring training, Devers made it clear Tuesday that he felt the franchise should have done more to improve the roster over the winter. ...

Void a big name starter, Red Sox hope rotation improves with depth this season

Feb. 16, 2024 16:34 PM EST

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — From Pedro Martinez to Curt Schilling to Josh Beckett to Chris Sale, the Boston Red Sox always seemed to have that big-name starter when they were winning four World Series titles in 15 years. Coming off their third last-place finish in four years and...

Braves sign former Mets utility infielder Luis Guillorme to $1.1 million, 1-year deal

Jan. 05, 2024 21:45 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves added depth to their bench on Friday by signing former New York Mets utility infielder Luis Guillorme to a $1.1 million, one-year deal. The 29-year-old Guillorme spent the last six seasons with the Mets, playing second base, shortstop and third...

Braves rework Sale's contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with '26 club option

Jan. 04, 2024 14:39 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale will admit he didn't live up to his end of a big-money deal with the Boston Red Sox. Now, with a reworked contract and feeling better than he has in years, the injury-plagued pitcher is hoping to earn his hefty paycheck from the Atlanta Braves. ...

Red Sox pay Braves $17 million for Chris Sale this year. He costs Atlanta $500,000

Jan. 02, 2024 18:41 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Boston Red Sox will pay the Braves $17 million in equal installments of $8.5 million on April 1 and July 1 as part of last weekend's trade that sent left-hander Chris Sale to Atlanta. Sale's cost to Atlanta this year in effect will be $500,000. The 34-year-old...