Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against New York Yankees

In a surprising turn of events, a notable player was removed from a game. The Atlanta Braves were set to face the New York Yankees. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that an umpire was involved.

The decision was made before the game began. For more information on what happened, readers can refer to the Chicago Tribune, which reported on the incident involving the Braves and the Yankees, though the Tribune is not a local Atlanta source, it has information on the event.