White Sox suspend Chris Sale five days for cutting uniforms

After the White Sox sent Chris Sale home on Saturday for cutting up the 1976 throwback uniforms he did not want to wear, they levied additional punishment with a five-game suspension. Saturday’s dismissal counts as the first day, so he will be eligible to return as early as Thursday, which is the final game of the White Sox-Cubs series. It basically amounts to one missed start.

The Sox recalled Anthony Ranaudo to take his place on the roster. While Ranaudo is a starter, he’ll likely be used in long relief, since Matt Albers had to start a Johnny Wholestaff game on Saturday after Jacob Turner was knocked out in the fourth inning on Friday. He may even be called upon to pitch the remainder of…