Chris Sale ejected before Braves game against Yankees
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before the start of a game against the New York Yankees on August 9, 2026. The ejection occurred after Sale expressed frustration following a balk call that led to a run being scored in a previous game. This marked Sale's fourth career ejection, with the last occurring in 2019. In the prior game, Sale allowed three runs over six innings, resulting in a loss. The situation arose as umpires approached the Braves' dugout, prompting Sale to voice his displeasure before being dismissed by Merzel.
- •Chris Sale was ejected before the game against the Yankees.
- •Umpire Dan Merzel dismissed Sale after he argued a previous call.
- •Sale's last ejection was in 2019 during a game for Boston.
- •He has a 12-7 record with a 2.20 ERA this season.
- 7:44 PMESPN — Sale, still fuming after balk, ejected before game
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Braves SP Chris Sale gets tossed before Sunday's series finale vs. Yankees, still arguing controversial balk call
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against Yankees
"Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before a pitch was thrown in Sunday's game against the Yankees, a day after being called for a balk that scored a run.
"Sale got called for a balk in the bottom of the fifth inning of Saturday's game, which plated a run for the Yankees.
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External links- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 7:44 PMSale, still fuming after balk, ejected before game
Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before a pitch was thrown in Sunday's game against the Yankees, a day after being called for a balk that scored a run.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:02 PMBraves SP Chris Sale gets tossed before Sunday's series finale vs. Yankees, still arguing controversial balk call
Sale got called for a balk in the bottom of the fifth inning of Saturday's game, which plated a run for the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:50 PMBraves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against Yankees
It was Sale’s fourth career ejection.
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