Coverage dated October 2, 2026 to October 4, 2026

Braves Make Game 2 Starter Decision Amid Chris Sale Uncertainty

Headline from Newsweek

The Atlanta Braves will not start left-hander Chris Sale in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

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Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

New York Post
The drastic step Chris Sale took before dramatic relief appearance in Braves’ clincher (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 2, 2026
New York Post's feed description
In this week’s wild-card showdown between the Braves and Phillies, where Atlanta prevailed in three games, Chris Sale was a workhorse.
Newsweek
Braves Make Game 2 Starter Decision Amid Chris Sale Uncertainty (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 4, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The Atlanta Braves will not start left-hander Chris Sale in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
New York Post
Braves’ risky Chris Sale decision could work to Dodgers’ NLDS benefit (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 4, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Chris Sale dominated the Dodgers the last time he faced him. He will have to wait until Game 3 to pitch against them again.