According to The Athletic, the accident happened when Sale took his bike and went to get lunch in a food joint near his home. At one point, the 33-year-old player hit something while going down the hill and fell off his bike. He finished banged up and with a broken wrist. 

The injuries have been a recurring story for Sale in recent years. He was limited to just two starts this season after undergoing surgery on his pinky. This was preceded by a Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2020 and the better part of 2021.

“We need to dispatch some people to go find whoever has the Chris Sale voodoo doll and recover it,” said Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. “… It’s really unfortunate. We’re relieved this wasn’t worse. Obviously, it was a pretty rough spill, and very glad this wasn’t worse. It’s been such a run of bad luck for him and obviously for us.”

Chris Sale, who also played for the Chicago White Sox earlier in his career, has been a seven-time All-Star and two-time AL strikeout leader. Sale started Game 1 in the 2018 World Series for the Red Sox and helped the team win its ninth franchise championship.

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Sale is yet to play a game in 2022 as he deals with a right rib stress fracture he suffered in February. He started the season on the 60-day injured list and is slowly making his way back. The veteran already had one live session this week and is in line for another one. After that, he is expected to throw in the minors before returning to MLB action next month.

However, the Red Sox have been reportedly discussing a scenario in which they use Sale out of the bullpen. This would fast-track his return to the majors, and it appears that the 33-year-old wouldn’t mind this development.

“Nothing really matters other than getting back out there,” Sale, who has 241 career starts in MLB, said. “Hand me the ball, I’ll throw it until you take it. That’s where I’m at.”

Chris Sale didn’t play at all in 2020, undergoing a Tommy John surgery. He also missed the most of 2021 before making a successful return and starting nine games. Sale wrapped up the regular-season campaign with a 5–1 record while posting 3.16 ERA and 52 strikeouts.

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Sale got his immaculate inning against Twins batters Nick Gordon, Andrelton Simmons, and Rob Refsnyder. They each faced three of his pitches each, and all struck out on each pitch. 

Sale’s previous two immaculate innings came during the 2019 season. He first had one against Baltimore Orioles on May 8th and then had one against Kansas City Royals less than a month after.

Start against Twins was Sale’s third of the season, and he currently has a 3-0 record with 2.35 ERA and 21 strikeouts. He previously missed the 2020 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

“Today was probably the best my mechanics have been start-to-finish. I really felt like I was staying on top of the baseball. I really kind of found it out in the bullpen before the game,” said Sale after the game against the Twins.

Chris Sale joined the Red Sox in 2017 after previously spending seven years with Chicago White Sox. He earned two All-Star nods during his stay in Boston while helping the franchise win World Series in 2018.

Sale’s career stats include a 112–73 record, 3.02 ERA, and 2,028 strikeouts.

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Sale, who underwent Tommy John surgery in March last year, told reporters during a recent press conference that he “one hundred percent” expects to pitch this season.

“Unless something crazy happens,” Sale added. “I’ll be there soon enough.”

Despite saying that he would be “starting tomorrow” if it was up to him, Sale still has several bars to clear before suiting up for an MLB game. The 32-year-old slinger started working with the first team just recently and is currently taking part in the Red Sox’s bullpen sessions.

Sale is expected to continue with the same regime for at least 10 more days before making the next step and facing hitters. If everything checks out, he could then be heading to minors for a few starts before being able to experience his first MLB game since August 2019.

There’s still enough time for Sale to return to the majors this year as the regular season wraps up on October 3rd. There’s also a whole month of postseason action after, since the Red Sox are currently on track to make the playoffs.

Chris Sale made 84 starts for the Red Sox since coming to Boston in 2017. He made one All-Star appearance during that time while posting a 35-23 record with 3.08 ERA and 763 strikeouts.

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The 29-year-old had one year remaining on his old deal which pays him $15 million in 2019. The new contract will almost double his annual salary while keeping him in Boston through 2024.

Sale earned the new deal with another season in which he played some great baseball and helped Boston win a World Series while being fourth in the Cy Young Award vote. He finished the year with 12-4 alongside 2.11 ERA and 237 strikeouts.

Chris Sale was drafted 13th overall in 2010 MLB Draft by Chicago White Sox and made his majors debut in the same year. He played seven years in Chicago during which he earned five All-Star appearances and was AL strikeout leader in 2015.

In December of 2016, White Sox decided to trade Sale to the Red Sox in exchange for four players including Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech.

Sale’s MLB career stats include 103–62 record with 2.88 ERA and 1,781 strikeouts. He currently holds MLB record as fastest pitcher to record 1,500 strikeouts.

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According to The Athletic, the accident happened when Sale took his bike and went to get lunch in a food joint near his home. At one point, the 33-year-old player hit something while going down the hill and fell off his bike. He finished banged up and with a broken wrist. 

The injuries have been a recurring story for Sale in recent years. He was limited to just two starts this season after undergoing surgery on his pinky. This was preceded by a Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2020 and the better part of 2021.

“We need to dispatch some people to go find whoever has the Chris Sale voodoo doll and recover it,” said Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. “… It’s really unfortunate. We’re relieved this wasn’t worse. Obviously, it was a pretty rough spill, and very glad this wasn’t worse. It’s been such a run of bad luck for him and obviously for us.”

Chris Sale, who also played for the Chicago White Sox earlier in his career, has been a seven-time All-Star and two-time AL strikeout leader. Sale started Game 1 in the 2018 World Series for the Red Sox and helped the team win its ninth franchise championship.

The post Red Sox Ace Chris Sale Out For the Season After Bike Accident appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

Sale is yet to play a game in 2022 as he deals with a right rib stress fracture he suffered in February. He started the season on the 60-day injured list and is slowly making his way back. The veteran already had one live session this week and is in line for another one. After that, he is expected to throw in the minors before returning to MLB action next month.

However, the Red Sox have been reportedly discussing a scenario in which they use Sale out of the bullpen. This would fast-track his return to the majors, and it appears that the 33-year-old wouldn’t mind this development.

“Nothing really matters other than getting back out there,” Sale, who has 241 career starts in MLB, said. “Hand me the ball, I’ll throw it until you take it. That’s where I’m at.”

Chris Sale didn’t play at all in 2020, undergoing a Tommy John surgery. He also missed the most of 2021 before making a successful return and starting nine games. Sale wrapped up the regular-season campaign with a 5–1 record while posting 3.16 ERA and 52 strikeouts.

The post Chris Sale Wouldn’t Mind Returning to Red Sox’s Lineup as a Reliever appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

Sale got his immaculate inning against Twins batters Nick Gordon, Andrelton Simmons, and Rob Refsnyder. They each faced three of his pitches each, and all struck out on each pitch. 

Sale’s previous two immaculate innings came during the 2019 season. He first had one against Baltimore Orioles on May 8th and then had one against Kansas City Royals less than a month after.

Start against Twins was Sale’s third of the season, and he currently has a 3-0 record with 2.35 ERA and 21 strikeouts. He previously missed the 2020 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

“Today was probably the best my mechanics have been start-to-finish. I really felt like I was staying on top of the baseball. I really kind of found it out in the bullpen before the game,” said Sale after the game against the Twins.

Chris Sale joined the Red Sox in 2017 after previously spending seven years with Chicago White Sox. He earned two All-Star nods during his stay in Boston while helping the franchise win World Series in 2018.

Sale’s career stats include a 112–73 record, 3.02 ERA, and 2,028 strikeouts.

The post Red Sox’s Pitcher Chris Sale Ties MLB Record for Most Immaculate Innings appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

Sale, who underwent Tommy John surgery in March last year, told reporters during a recent press conference that he “one hundred percent” expects to pitch this season.

“Unless something crazy happens,” Sale added. “I’ll be there soon enough.”

Despite saying that he would be “starting tomorrow” if it was up to him, Sale still has several bars to clear before suiting up for an MLB game. The 32-year-old slinger started working with the first team just recently and is currently taking part in the Red Sox’s bullpen sessions.

Sale is expected to continue with the same regime for at least 10 more days before making the next step and facing hitters. If everything checks out, he could then be heading to minors for a few starts before being able to experience his first MLB game since August 2019.

There’s still enough time for Sale to return to the majors this year as the regular season wraps up on October 3rd. There’s also a whole month of postseason action after, since the Red Sox are currently on track to make the playoffs.

Chris Sale made 84 starts for the Red Sox since coming to Boston in 2017. He made one All-Star appearance during that time while posting a 35-23 record with 3.08 ERA and 763 strikeouts.

The post Chris Sale Expects to Pitch for Red Sox in 2021 appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

The 29-year-old had one year remaining on his old deal which pays him $15 million in 2019. The new contract will almost double his annual salary while keeping him in Boston through 2024.

Sale earned the new deal with another season in which he played some great baseball and helped Boston win a World Series while being fourth in the Cy Young Award vote. He finished the year with 12-4 alongside 2.11 ERA and 237 strikeouts.

Chris Sale was drafted 13th overall in 2010 MLB Draft by Chicago White Sox and made his majors debut in the same year. He played seven years in Chicago during which he earned five All-Star appearances and was AL strikeout leader in 2015.

In December of 2016, White Sox decided to trade Sale to the Red Sox in exchange for four players including Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech.

Sale’s MLB career stats include 103–62 record with 2.88 ERA and 1,781 strikeouts. He currently holds MLB record as fastest pitcher to record 1,500 strikeouts.

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