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    Atlanta Braves
    Chris Sale

    ChrisSale

    Atlanta Braves
    • Atlanta Braves
    • #51
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.98 m, 81 kg
    • Birthdate
      30/3/1989 (36)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Lakeland, FL
    • Status
      Active

    2025 season stats

    • W-L
      7-5
      Tied-92nd
    • ERA
      2.58
    • K
      165
      33rd
    • WHIP
      1.07
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                        2026 Major League Baseball Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        San Francisco62.750-W2
                        Los Angeles63.6670.5L2
                        Colorado63.6670.5L1
                        Chicago White Sox64.6001W1
                        Cincinnati43.5711.5W1
                        Kansas City44.5632W2
                        Arizona54.5561.5W3
                        Texas55.5002W1
                        Cleveland45.4442.5L5
                        Milwaukee45.4442.5L1
                        Chicago Cubs45.4442.5W2
                        San Diego45.4442.5W1
                        Seattle35.4383L2
                        Los Angeles36.3333.5L1
                        Athletics16.1434.5L2
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