{"id":178546,"date":"2026-04-20T09:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=178546"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:16:29","slug":"braves-report-why-chris-sales-run-with-the-atlanta-braves-deserves-even-more-appreciation-%e2%9a%be%f0%9f%94%a5-chris-sales-time-in-atlanta-has-quietly-become-one-of-the-most-comp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=178546","title":{"rendered":"BRAVES REPORT!! Why Chris Sale\u2019s run with the Atlanta Braves deserves even more appreciation \u26be\ud83d\udd25  Chris Sale\u2019s time in Atlanta has quietly become one of the most compelling comeback stories in baseball. After battling injuries and inconsistency in recent years, he has re-emerged as a stabilizing force in the Braves\u2019 rotation, delivering impact starts when the team needs them most.  What makes his stretch even more meaningful is the context\u2014this isn\u2019t just production, it\u2019s a veteran redefining his role on a contender and helping anchor a playoff-caliber pitching staff. Every outing carries both competitive weight and personal redemption, making his contributions easy to overlook but impossible to replace.  For the Braves, Sale isn\u2019t just another arm in the rotation\u2014he\u2019s a reminder of how experience, resilience, and timing can reshape a season."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:62e2c593-c6c4-4078-8831-4115caea1200-12\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6325bc9d-0146-4d60-ba23-5bf57db49adf\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jvodc0\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"96\">Chris Sale Climbs All-Time Strikeout List as Braves Ace Continues Hall of Fame Push in Atlanta<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_1364,y_125,w_3579,h_2013\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/braves_today\/01kphpje6ca1h70p3b3z.jpg\" alt=\"Why Chris Sale's Run with Atlanta Braves Requires Further Appreciation\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"333\"><strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"149\">Chris Sale\u2019s resurgence with the Atlanta Braves<\/strong> continues to evolve into one of the most compelling late-career turnarounds in Major League Baseball, as the veteran left-hander adds yet another milestone to his Hall of Fame r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"657\">In Atlanta\u2019s <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"408\">3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night<\/strong>, Sale delivered a dominant performance, throwing <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"491\">seven innings of one-run ball<\/strong>, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out seven. More importantly, those strikeouts moved him further up one of baseball\u2019s most prestigious all-time lists.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"lhimgo\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"728\">Chris Sale Surpasses Braves Legend on All-Time Strikeout List<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_204,y_277,w_2192,h_1233\/c_fill,w_680,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/braves_today\/01kpk0fcc1yk3mjhth51.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta Braves On SI - Sports Illustrated\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"882\">With his latest outing, Sale reached <strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"794\">2,608 career strikeouts<\/strong>, officially passing Hall of Famer <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"844\">Tom Glavine<\/strong> to move into <strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"881\">29th place all-time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1043\">Among left-handed pitchers, Sale now ranks <strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"952\">eighth in MLB history<\/strong>, placing him in elite company alongside some of the greatest arms the sport has ever seen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1186\">His climb on the leaderboard is far from over. Sale is now positioned to continue moving up quickly, with several notable names within reach:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1409\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1nrs5gm\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1247\"><strong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1206\">Chuck Finley<\/strong> \u2013 next milestone target (very near-term)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13ov520\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1324\"><strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1283\">David Cone (2,668 strikeouts)<\/strong> \u2013 within striking distance this season<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jpntpq\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1409\"><strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1362\">Frank Tanana (2,773 strikeouts)<\/strong> \u2013 another potential leap if production holds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1510\">Each start now carries historical significance as Sale continues his pursuit of all-time greatness.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qly12v\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1555\">Elite Company Among Active Pitchers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1722\">Sale\u2019s resurgence has also placed him near the top of the active leaderboard. He currently ranks <strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1706\">third among active pitchers in career strikeouts<\/strong>, trailing only:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pk7mek\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1756\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1754\">Justin Verlander (3,554)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h4vb91\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1785\"><strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1783\">Max Scherzer (3,498)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1960\">While those two future Hall of Famers have separated themselves statistically, Sale remains firmly in their tier when evaluating longevity, dominance, and postseason impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2140\">There is even long-shot speculation that Sale could eventually reach <strong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2058\">3,000 career strikeouts<\/strong>, though that would require sustained health and production over multiple seasons.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2145\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"17e09ep\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2198\">Remarkable Career Turnaround with Atlanta Braves<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.newsday.com\/ace\/c:MzBkOTZlNTQtMjg0NS00:ODNlOTEyMDctNWZhMS00\/landscape\/1280\" alt=\"Chris Sale shakes off illness and turns in another dominant start for the  Braves - Newsday\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2397\">What makes Sale\u2019s current trajectory even more impressive is the context of his career arc. After years of injuries and uncertainty, his time with the Braves has marked a full return to elite form.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2431\">Since joining Atlanta, Sale has:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2629\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1x5vmku\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2477\">Returned to <strong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2477\">All-Star level performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18cwkrk\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2535\">Earned <strong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2535\">multiple All-Star selections with the Braves<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cjkozf\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2575\">Captured a <strong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2575\">Cy Young Award in 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sngf04\" data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2629\">Re-established himself as a frontline MLB starter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2788\">His 2026 season has continued that momentum, with strong command, swing-and-miss stuff, and consistent durability compared to earlier injury-plagued seasons.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2793\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"144xitr\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2846\">Hall of Fame Case Strengthening With Every Start<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2953\">Sale\u2019s statistical r\u00e9sum\u00e9 already places him firmly in Hall of Fame territory. Very few pitchers combine:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3086\">\n<li data-section-id=\"f0uw9f\" data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2987\">Multiple All-Star selections<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pmco54\" data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3008\">A Cy Young Award<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ldt5ck\" data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3035\">Elite strikeout totals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ylrjgx\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3086\">Sustained peak dominance over multiple seasons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3180\">As he continues climbing the all-time strikeout leaderboard, his case becomes even stronger.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3408\">Notably, nearly every pitcher ahead of him in career strikeouts is either already in the <strong data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3287\">Hall of Fame<\/strong> or widely expected to be inducted, including names like <strong data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3363\">Clayton Kershaw<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3381\">Max Scherzer<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3407\">Justin Verlander<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"lpoy8k\" data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3463\">Changing Landscape of MLB Pitching Milestones<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3668\">Sale\u2019s rise also highlights a broader shift in modern baseball. Milestones that once defined Hall of Fame pitchers\u2014such as <strong data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3620\">300 wins or 3,000 strikeouts<\/strong>\u2014are becoming increasingly rare in today\u2019s game.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3862\">The decline in pitcher workloads, combined with modern bullpen usage and injury management strategies, has significantly reduced the number of pitchers capable of reaching historic thresholds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3876\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"4086\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o3scyz\" data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3955\">The 3,000 strikeout club has grown at a much slower rate in recent decades<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fuzpx8\" data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"4022\">Fewer pitchers are approaching long-term durability milestones<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cuq1bs\" data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4086\">Modern rotations rarely allow consistent 200-inning seasons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4177\">Sale is one of the last remaining pitchers actively chasing these traditional benchmarks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4182\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"6ibswx\" data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4224\">A Rare Opportunity to Witness History<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4373\">While Sale is not yet at 3,000 strikeouts, his trajectory places him among a shrinking group of pitchers still capable of reaching such milestones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4525\">Only a handful of active pitchers are even within realistic range of long-term strikeout accumulation, and most are already in their mid-30s or older.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4664\">That context makes Sale\u2019s current run even more significant. Every start now adds to a legacy that is rapidly approaching its final form.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4669\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"boaau2\" data-start=\"4671\" data-end=\"4710\">Braves Role in a Hall of Fame Finish<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4876\">Although Chris Sale\u2019s career accomplishments span multiple teams, his time with the <strong data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4814\">Atlanta Braves<\/strong> is becoming a defining chapter in his late-career resurgence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4926\">Atlanta has provided the environment for him to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"5070\">\n<li data-section-id=\"171is6q\" data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"4943\">Stay healthy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oinjfj\" data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4983\">Maintain elite strikeout production<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yeg90j\" data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5031\">Compete at a high level in meaningful games<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nttxgi\" data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5070\">Strengthen his Hall of Fame r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5072\" data-end=\"5219\">Even if his eventual Hall of Fame plaque does not include a team designation, the Braves\u2019 role in his career revival will be remembered as pivotal.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5224\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1has87t\" data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5268\">Final Outlook: A Legacy Still in Motion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5421\">Chris Sale\u2019s journey with the Braves is no longer just about comeback narratives\u2014it is about <strong data-start=\"5363\" data-end=\"5420\">historical placement among baseball\u2019s all-time greats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5423\" data-end=\"5663\">With each start, he moves closer to milestones that are becoming increasingly rare in modern baseball. Whether it is climbing toward 3,000 strikeouts or continuing to pass Hall of Fame legends, Sale\u2019s career is still actively being written.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5726\">For the Braves and baseball fans alike, the message is clear:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5728\" data-end=\"5814\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"5728\" data-end=\"5814\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Appreciate the climb\u2014because pitchers like Chris Sale are becoming harder to find.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chris Sale Climbs All-Time Strikeout List as Braves Ace Continues Hall of Fame Push in Atlanta Chris Sale\u2019s resurgence with the Atlanta Braves continues to evolve into&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":178550,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-178546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BRAVES REPORT!! 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Why Chris Sale\u2019s run with the Atlanta Braves deserves even more appreciation \u26be\ud83d\udd25 Chris Sale\u2019s time in Atlanta has quietly become one of the most compelling comeback stories in baseball. After battling injuries and inconsistency in recent years, he has re-emerged as a stabilizing force in the Braves\u2019 rotation, delivering impact starts when the team needs them most. What makes his stretch even more meaningful is the context\u2014this isn\u2019t just production, it\u2019s a veteran redefining his role on a contender and helping anchor a playoff-caliber pitching staff. Every outing carries both competitive weight and personal redemption, making his contributions easy to overlook but impossible to replace. 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