Levine: Chris Sale Ready For Season Now
For pitchers like Sale, spring training may be just a tad too long.
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For pitchers like Sale, spring training may be just a tad too long.
Keeping the big picture in mind, the White Sox are giving Sale a light early load.
The 26-year-old Sale has yet to pitch in the playoffs in his career.
After striking out 274 batters in 2015, Sale says, "Trying to get quick, easy outs is the name of the game, too."
Sale's only goal this season is to reach the playoffs.
Sale set a White Sox franchise record with 274 strikeouts.
Sale set the franchise mark with 274 strikeouts in a single season.
Sale's 274 strikeouts broke the mark of 269 set by Ed Walsh in 1908.
Alredo Simon opposes Chris Sale tonight at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sale opposes Michael Pineda tonight at Yankee Stadium.
Chris Sale opposes Cody Anderson tonight at Progressive Field.
In order to get to 300 strikeouts, Sale will have to average about 11 strikeouts per start the rest of the way.
Chris Sale opposes Tyler Duffey tonight at Target Field.
What would other teams give up for one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball?
Rick Porcello opposes Chris Sale tonight at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sale opposes Felix Hernandez tonight at Safeco Field.
Sale was dominant Sunday, striking out 15 Cubs in seven innings of one-hit ball.
Sale has a 7.61 ERA in four second-half starts.
Chris Archer opposes Chris Sale tonight at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sale opposes Steven Wright tonight at Fenway Park.
Sale allowed two runs in seven innings while striking out seven.
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After much conversation, Sale is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game.
The Merrillville community is still grappling with the destruction caused by an EF-2 tornado that tore through neighborhoods.
The Rymeck family is thanking the journalist who was on the scene after their home was destroyed and came to their aid.
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The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
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Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Key mediators in Pakistan say details are expected to be finalized within 24 hours, and a signing ceremony is still scheduled for Sunday. Iran's foreign minister says Sunday is unlikely but expressed optimism that they could work out a deal in a matter of days.
According to the alderman's office, Sigcho-Lopez and his three children were asleep inside the home at the time.
A judge had granted the center's request for additional time to fully remove President Donald Trump's name and gave the organization until noon Eastern Time on Saturday.
The event gives people who have been affected by suicide the opportunity to support each other, share their experiences, and create a culture that's smarter about mental health.
Sunday morning will feature a few leftover rain showers, with clearing clouds during the afternoon. Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
According to the alderman's office, Sigcho-Lopez and his three children were asleep inside the home at the time.
The Merrillville community is still grappling with the destruction caused by an EF-2 tornado that tore through neighborhoods.
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The Rymeck family is thanking the journalist who was on the scene after their home was destroyed and came to their aid.
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The 27-year-old Yamamoto struck out seven in his fourth consecutive victory. He threw 109 pitches, 74 for strikes.
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