Sale's Short Fuse and Baseball's Bigger Problem The recent ejection of Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale by umpire Dan Merzel has sparked debate about the increasing volatility on the mound.
On Sunday, Merzel tossed Sale before a pitch was thrown in the team's 2 1 win over the New York Yankees, just one day after calling him for a balk that scored a run.
At first glance, this appears to be an isolated incident – another high profile pitcher losing his cool and getting tossed from the game.