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Chris Sale just earned his 10th All-Star nod, a major milestone for a pitcher who’s battled injuries and made just 31 starts between 2020 and 2023. His trade to Atlanta, which brought in $17M for Sale and the Red Sox, is already paying off — he just recorded his 500th strikeout as a Brave, doing it in the second inning. With the most All-Star selections among active pitchers and second only to Mike Trout among all active players, Sale’s consistency and longevity are undeniable. In his latest start, he went six innings, allowed three runs and six hits, and even ended his homerless streak — though the bullpen stepped in to close things out. It’s a reminder that even elite individual performances thrive within a team.

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