Still-fuming Chris Sale ejected before Yankees vs. Braves game over controversial balk call from day before
Chris Sale managed not get tossed during Saturday’s loss to the Yankees, even after he vigorously argued a balk call that led to the Yankees’ go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth. On Sunday, the Atlanta lefty didn’t even make it to the first pitch of the game.

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- Published: Aug 9, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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