Chris Sale, the Braves’ big offseason addition, has emerged as the clear Cy Young favorite in the NL as a pitcher, and that dominance continued on Saturday. The Braves have a real shot at the pitching Triple Crown with Sale and the hitting Triple Crown with Marcell Ozuna. That’s especially incredible considering the team lost its best pitcher and hitter to season-ending injuries. This team is on the right side of the postseason bubble despite terrible injury luck and terrible batted ball luck. It’s been a truly brutal season, but it’s a testament to the work of the front office that the team can withstand all that adversity and still be in the race as we enter the home stretch of the season.

Braves News

Kris answered a few mailbag questions that ranged from the franchise’s long-term outlook to Ian Anderson’s status in the organization.

Mike Petriello wrote for MLB.com about how unique Chris Sale’s recovery is: from his dominance in youth through a long period of chronic injuries to his current position as the favorite for the Cy Young Award.

The Braves trounced the Angels 11-3 on Saturday, with the offense crushing the Angels pitching and Chris Sale dominating once again.

MLB News

The Reds have placed Hunter Greene on the 15-day IL due to right elbow soreness, but the 2017 No. 2 overall draft pick is expected to return shortly after that 15-day window expires and continue his breakout season.

The Astros have placed one of their best relievers, Ryan Pressly, on the 15-day IL because of a lower back strain.

The Red Sox have officially signed seemingly ageless veteran Rich Hill to a minor league contract.