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Does Atlanta have the best catching tandem in baseball again? It’s time for another weekend series sweep! Here are this afternoon’s lineups. The Atlanta

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 21

Series Sweep, Drake Baldwin, Trades, More

A successful weekend for the Braves. At the start of the season, Drake Baldwin could find little to no success despite doing everything right at the plate.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 20

Drake Baldwin enters the lineup for Braves in Sunday finale vs. Twins

This lineup has worked pretty well for the first two games. May as well (mostly) stick with it for the sweep attempt. The lineups are out for Sunday’s series finale, as the Atlanta Braves are looking to win three games in a row and also looking for their first sweep of the season at the expense of the Minnesota Twins.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Drake Baldwin Lifts Braves with Clutch Hit in First Pinch-Hit Appearance

Drake Baldwin needed just one swing to introduce himself to Braves fans in a big way. In his first career pinch-hit appearance, the rookie catcher delivered a clutch, go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning to complete the Braves’ largest comeback of the season—a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Baldwin's Composure Through Early Tough Luck Pays Off in Braves Win

The Atlanta Braves rally late to beat the Minnesota Twins, 6-4. Rookie catcher and top prospect Drake Baldwin delivered a go-ahead two-run single off the bench in the bottom of the eight inning to set the team up for a win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 18

Braves score five runs in eighth, overtake Twins

Rookie pinch hitter Drake Baldwin broke a tie with a two-run single to cap a five-run eighth-inning rally, giving the Atlanta Braves a 6-4 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

Braves need to find a place for Drake Baldwin to play everyday

Sean Murphy’s 2024 campaign, marred by injuries and inconsistent play, left many questioning his standing entering this season. Those concerns were only exacerbated by an injury suffered in Spring Training after taking a 95 MPH fastball right to the ribs.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16

Drake Baldwin Registers Career First as Braves' Lone Offensive Bright Spot

The Atlanta Braves ended their road series versus the Toronto Blue Jays with an absolute offensive dud. But the team's top rookie, Drake Baldwin, perhaps provided some hope that there will be brighter days ahead.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 15

Drake Baldwin catches, Sean Murphy at DH in Braves lineup

Two catchers, as requested by the people. The Braves, who are without Marcell Ozuna this week in Toronto, are starting both Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 13

How would you get Drake Baldwin more playing time?

Sean Murphy’s back and Drake’s gonna have trouble Drake Baldwin made the Opening Day roster this year, largely because of the absence of the Braves’ regular catcher Sean Murphy.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 11

Austin Riley hits second, Drake Baldwin gets the start in series opener against Rays

The Braves rejigger their lineup once again It’s lineup time. Austin Riley is back hitting second, and Drake Baldwin re-enters the lineup for the first

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 7

How will the Braves handle Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin?

In one of the few bits of good news so far this season, Sean Murphy has rejoined the Braves after suffering a cracked rib in Spring Training. With Chadwick Tromp getting designated for assignment, it suggests the Braves plan on keeping both Murphy and top prospect Drake Baldwin on the major-league roster for the remainder of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 6

Braves Reveal Drake Baldwin's Immediate Future After Reinstating Sean Murphy

Top prospect Drake Baldwin owns a .154 batting average with a .434 OPS through his first seven MLB games. But Baldwin has shown enough to stay in the show.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 5

Nick Allen starts again, as Drake Baldwin catches AJ Smith-Shawver

Nick Allen continues to get run at shortstop, as he appears to be real competition for Orlando Arcia at the position. Nick Allen continues to get run at shortstop for the Atlanta Braves, as he appears to be real competition for Orlando Arcia at the position.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 4

What do the Braves have up their sleeve at catcher?

Atlanta keeps adding catching depth in curious fashion. What exactly are the Atlanta Braves up to at catcher? As Sean Murphy progresses in his rehab assignment at Triple-A, his return to the 26-man roster look likely to happen within the next 7 to 10 days.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 2

Drake Baldwin 'likely' to stay with Braves as Sean Murphy’s return looms

The Braves need a jolt of energy, and it could come in the form of reinforcements. Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. cannot get back to Atlanta soon enough, but Sean Murphy is much closer to returning.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 1

Drake Baldwin has been better than you think for the Braves

There haven’t been many encouraging aspects to the start of the Braves 2025 campaign. Atlanta is 0-5, already lost one of their best starting pitchers to the IL, and their single free agent acquisition of the offseason was just suspended for 80 games.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 30

No Need to Panic Braves Postseason Hopes Remain Strong with Drake Baldwin's Bright Future Ahead

It’s been a tough start to the season for the Atlanta Braves, but there’s no reason to hit the panic button just yet. Despite dropping their first three games of the year, this isn’t uncharted territory for the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 29

Baldwin Career Milestone Lone Offensive Highlight As Padres Blank Braves

The Atlanta Braves fell again to the San Diego Padres, this time being blanked 1-0. It’s the first time they’ve been shutout this season and they drop 0-3 on the campaign. Pitching continues to improve, the offense has yet to find its footing.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 29

Braves Top Prospect's Start to Season Better Than You Think

It’s been a tough start to the season at the plate for the Atlanta Braves, especially for top prospect Drake Baldwin. On the surface, he’s 0-for-7 with a walk in eight trips to the plate.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Braves select contract of top catching prospect

The Braves announced Friday that they have selected the contracts of top catching prospect Drake Baldwin and veteran relievers Hector Neris and Enyel De Los Santos.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 17

Braves latest roster move big news for Drake Baldwin

With Spring Training winding down, the Braves Opening Day roster is beginning to become more clear, with their most recent move all but guaranteeing top prospect Drake Baldwin will be catching on March 27th in San Diego.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17

Braves release Curt Casali, reassign Sandy Leon to minor-league camp

The Braves announced yesterday that catcher Curt Casali was reassigned to minor league camp. They announced the same with Sandy León today. Casali has been released, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Braves Catcher Drake Baldwin Scratched Due to Allergic Reaction

In an unexpected pregame development, Drake Baldwin was scratched from today’s lineup as a precaution due to an allergic reaction. While the severity of Baldwin’s condition remains unclear, the team opted to take no risks, prioritizing his health and well-being.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 3

Three Braves under the most pressure in Sean Murphy's absence

With Murphy sidelined, who will need to step up for the Braves to begin the season?

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 1

Drake Baldwin: The Braves Next Star

Among Braves breakout candidates this season, there isn’t one more exciting than top prospect Drake Baldwin, who FanGraphs recently ranked the 11th best prospect in all of baseball.