Levine: Chris Sale, Cubs Hitters Excited For All-Star Showdown
"It's always fun facing the best in the game," Anthony Rizzo says. "In Sale, that is what we will get."
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"It's always fun facing the best in the game," Anthony Rizzo says. "In Sale, that is what we will get."
"I owe him a huge thank you," Sale says of the late Gwynn.
A five-time All-Star, this is Sale's first starting nod in the All-Star Game.
Sale is the favorite to start for the AL in the All-Star Game.
Chicago is home to two of the most dominant pitchers in baseball.
"It would be awesome and such a thrill," Sale said of possibly starting for the AL.
Sale leads all of baseball with 14 wins, and he's third in the American League with a 2.93 ERA.
Sale won his MLB-leading 13th game Sunday as the White Sox topped the Blue Jays, 5-2.
Sale fired seven strong innings to lead the White Sox to a 5-3 win against the Tigers.
Sale's strategy of pitching to contact more is showing signs of regression.
Sale stayed steadfast with the rock.
"I stunk," Sale said after allowing six earned runs and falling to 9-1.
Such dominance by two pitchers on different teams in the same city is a rare sight.
Chicagoans and baseball fans everywhere deserve the matchup of the summer.
Sale became the first White Sox pitcher since 1919 to win his first nine starts of the season.
Sale had a rough first inning, then recovered nicely to move to 7-0.
Sale's using his sinker more and isn't falling into strikeout mode nearly as often.
Sale wasn't at his best, but his teammates bailed him out.
Avisail Garcia hit a three-run home run in the decisive seventh inning.
Sale allowed two homers in the sixth inning of his second-to-last spring start.
Given Sale's talent and bargain contract, a haul of young talent would be needed for the White Sox to make a deal.
Sale allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Dodgers on Saturday.
Chris Sale lashed out against Kenny Williams on Friday in regards to the LaRoche drama.
LaRoche announced his plan to retire Tuesday after his son was asked to be less of a clubhouse presence.
"There is a lot more positivity," Sale says. "There is just something different."
