Still-fuming Chris Sale ejected before Yankees vs. Braves game over controversial balk call from day before

Braves' Chris Sale ejected before game sees first pitch for yelling at umpire over Saturday balk call

Chris Sale was ejected before Sunday's game even started after confronting the umpire who called a rare balk on him during Saturday's loss to the Yankees.

Aug 9, 2026

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.

Aug 9, 2026