Chris Sale sailing along for first-place Braves, hoping for an injury-free season

Chris Sale is hesitant to discuss how good he’s feeling after another strong start for the Atlanta Braves. That’s understandable.

Chris Sale was hesitant to discuss how good he's feeling after another strong start for the Atlanta Braves. It's understandable that Sale wouldn't want to jinx himself after all the injuries he endured with the Boston Red Sox. Once one of the game's most dominant pitchers, the guy with the funky motion and nasty stuff, Sale managed just 31 starts over the past four seasons, spending far more time in the training room than he did on the mound.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) starts the the bottom of the third inning by striking out Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen at PNC Park on Sunday May 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday May 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI