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MLB · 5 months ago

Chris Sale Emerging as Braves’ Ace and NL Cy Young Contender

Sportsgrid Staff

Host · Writer

As the NL Cy Young race heats up, the Atlanta Braves have quietly watched Chris Sale climb the odds board with elite performances. While Paul Skenes remains the favorite despite winless frustrations, Sale has emerged as one of the league’s most dominant arms since May. For Braves fans and futures bettors alike, there’s growing value in backing Sale down the stretch.

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📈 NL Cy Young Odds Update: Skenes Leads, But Sale Surges

The current NL Cy Young betting board:

Sale was a longshot just a few weeks ago, but his recent dominance has shifted the narrative. While Skenes continues to pitch well without getting wins (thanks to poor Pirates run support), Sale benefits from pitching behind one of baseball’s most complete teams in Atlanta.

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🔥 Chris Sale’s Post-April Domination

Ignore the first month of the season, and Sale has been one of the best pitchers in the majors:

  • ERA since May: Under 1.50

  • Strikeouts: 61

  • Walks: 16

  • Innings: 40+

Sale’s underlying metrics support the case — he’s missing bats, limiting hard contact, and providing consistency in a Braves rotation that needed an anchor. Atlanta’s offensive firepower gives him win potential every time out, something Skenes simply doesn’t have in Pittsburgh.

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🧠 Betting Angle: Value in Sale’s Cy Young Futures

Why Bet Chris Sale Now?

  • Price: +1600 offers far more upside than Skenes at -250

  • Momentum: Sale has been the NL’s best pitcher since May

  • Team Context: The Braves’ win support could elevate his resume

While traditional stats like wins may no longer dominate voting criteria, voters still subconsciously lean toward pitchers on playoff teams with clear momentum. That gives Sale a tangible edge over arms like Skenes — especially if Atlanta finishes strong.

Long-Term Considerations

  • Zack Wheeler: Always in the mix but still lacks dominant narrative

  • Yamamoto: Durability concerns persist for the rookie

  • Skenes: Talent undeniable, but Pittsburgh may shut him down or limit usage post-deadline

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📊 Braves Betting Impact: Ride Sale While the Market Undervalues Him

From a day-to-day betting perspective, Chris Sale starts remain undervalued:

  • First 5 Innings: The Braves are one of the best F5 bets in the league behind Sale

  • Strikeout Props: Sale has cleared 7+ Ks in most recent starts

  • Team Totals Against: Opponents have struggled to scratch together runs

With Sale posting dominant outings and the Braves lineup offering run support, betting Atlanta in Sale’s starts continues to be profitable — especially against NL East and Central competition.

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📅 What’s Next for Atlanta?

  • Upcoming Series: The Braves face multiple sub-.500 teams over the next 10 games

  • Rotation Outlook: Sale could make 2–3 more starts before the All-Star Break

  • Cy Young Watch: If Sale finishes June with sub-2.00 ERA and a few more wins, expect his odds to shorten rapidly

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