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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 9

Braves top prospect’s concerning season continues

Outside of Drake Baldwin and AJ Smith-Shawver, who both began the season on the major-league roster, the Braves top prospect entering the 2025 campaign was 2023 first-round pick Hurston Waldrep.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 9

Drake Baldwin back in lineup against Brewers

Per usual, Drake Baldwin is getting the start with Sale on the mound It has been no secret to this point that the Atlanta Braves have been struggling. It can be argued that if you can pinpoint a singular issue, then it can be easy to be fixed.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 6

Finding Playing Time for Drake Baldwin Logical Next Move for Braves

Drake Baldwin's stellar rookie run has been one of the few bright spots during the Atlanta Braves sluggish season. He's followed up winning rookie of the month with two home runs during the three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 5

Unclear if rock bottom, but Braves hit it anyway in 11-10 stunner loss

I’m not actually recapping this game If discretion is the better part of valor, I’m not sure what the better part of this season is. Ronald Acuña Jr. being back?

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5

Watch: Braves Launch Back-to-Back Homers in Offensive Explosion

The Atlanta Braves have struggled to score runs lately. But Thursday, the team received instant offense with back-to-back long balls in the sixth inning.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 5

Other than Drake Baldwin, no lineup changes for Braves amid continuing implosion

Not that I expected any You can’t really do much, but maybe pull the lineup out of a hat for once just for fun. Workmanlike seriousness isn’t working, and if levity doesn’t, at least you had levity.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 4

Time for the Braves to consider an all offense lineup

When you start the season 27-32 and trail not one but two divisional foes by 10 games, you lose a lot of the luxuries you should be afforded at this point of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Braves React to Major Drake Baldwin News on Tuesday

June has arrived, and with it comes a fresh chapter in the 2025 MLB season. One team still trying to find its rhythm is the Atlanta Braves. After dropping their second straight game on Tuesday, Atlanta slipped to fourth place in the National League East.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 4

Spencer Strider struggles, Drake Baldwin named NL Rookie of the Month, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves lost their second in a row after dropping Tuesday night’s contest to the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 3

Braves Drake Baldwin Named NL Rookie of the Month

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin has been named the National League's Rookie of the Month for May. He received the honor alongside The Athletic's Jacob Wilson, who took home the American League honor.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Braves’ Drake Baldwin emerges as NL ROY betting favorite after Smith-Shawver injury

The Atlanta Braves are in the middle of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies in the City of Brotherly Love. The Phillies took Game 1 on Tuesday and then Game 2 early on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 25

Holmes Reveals Key Improvement on Rookie Phenom Drake Baldwin

Atlanta Braves rookie catcher Drake Baldwin bounced back from his first 0-for-5 MLB performance last week with another three-hit game Saturday. He also added a walk.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 24

How Do the Braves Keep Drake Baldwin in the Lineup?

For the last four seasons, the Atlanta Braves have thrived using a two-catcher system, whether it was with Travis d’Arnaud, William Contreras, or Sean Murphy.

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Athletics News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Drake Baldwin is more proof Matt Olson trade was a success

The Braves have been one of the best so far this season when it comes to the catcher position, entering the week ranked second in team catcher WAR (2.4), just behind the Mariners (2.7).

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

MLB rookie class being dominated by catchers

Through Wednesday's games, four of the top five qualified rookie hitters by OPS are all catchers.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Drake Baldwin winning ROY would net Braves an extra top draft pick

Braves rookie Drake Baldwin is on a tear that is almost nonsensical. Despite not playing every day, he’s hitting a ridiculous .452 with five home runs over his last 23 games, good for a 1.235 OPS.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 17

Drake Baldwin to left field is dead… for now

Braves Country has been running through scenarios to find ways for both Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin to be in the lineup everyday. The rookie Baldwin is on a tear few players in MLB history will ever experience.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Dodgers’ dynamic rookie is quickly upending NL Rookie of the Year race

Somewhat lost in Shohei Ohtani’s shadow is another name that could one day dominate the headlines and one that now has a legitimate shot at bringing home the NL Rookie of the Year award.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Braves’ catcher gets 100% real on increased role

Atlanta Braves’ rookie catcher Drake Baldwin is taking the league by storm. More importantly, he is bringing value to a team that cherishes him. Before the season began, starting catcher Sean Murphy was placed on the Injured List, freeing up the opportunity for the rookie catcher to get the call to the big leagues.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Braves even their record as they climb NL East standings

After a miserable start to the season — they opened the year 0-7 — the Atlanta Braves have quietly gotten back to respectability.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Can Drake Baldwin play left field? Time to find out

Braves rookie Drake Baldwin has been about as impressive as possible through the first 42 games of the season. He was thrust into the starting role to begin the year after Sean Murphy suffered a cracked rib during Spring Training, and the early surface level results didn’t tell the entire story.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 14

Drake Baldwin, Braves bid to continue hot stretch in clash vs. Nats

Atlanta rookie catcher Drake Baldwin will aim to continue his team's momentum when the Braves host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night in the third contest of their four-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Rookie Drake Baldwin's first walk-off lifts Braves over Reds in 11th

Rookie catcher Drake Baldwin singled in the 11th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 walk-off win against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Thursday that gave Atlanta its third victory of the four-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 30

Will the Braves’ Patience With Drake Baldwin Be Rewarded?

Atlanta Braves fans got a pleasant surprise at the end of spring training when top position player prospect Drake Baldwin broke camp with the team. With Sean Murphy sidelined due to a cracked rib, the Braves turned to the rookie to open the season as their primary backstop.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 3