Braves Manager Walt Weiss Tossed for Arguing After Chris Sale Called for Balk vs. Yankees
Chris Sale’s balk call gave New York a run, and Walt Weiss was ejected for arguing the ruling, his first as Braves manager.
- On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees after arguing a balk call charged to pitcher Chris Sale.
- Home plate umpire Dan Merzel called the balk with runner Spencer Jones on third, forcing Jones home and giving the Yankees a 3-2 lead in the contest.
- Sale approached Merzel to contest the call, prompting Weiss to rush from the dugout to argue and prevent his pitcher from being tossed. Weiss removed his cap and fiercely argued before being thrown out.
- This marks the first time Weiss has been ejected as manager of the Braves, a rare occurrence for the skipper who trails legendary Bobby Cox by 154 ejections.
- Fans and commentators criticized the umpire's ruling on social media, with some noting the surprising nature of seeing Weiss finally get upset enough to be tossed from a game.
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