Drake Baldwin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

2025 Topps Chrome Update Preview

2025 Topps Chrome Update is the final flagship release of 2025 featuring the illustrious rookie debut patch autos and other high-value rookie auto cards.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

2026 MLB Draft Lottery: Winners and Losers

The Chicago White Sox are officially on the clock for the 2026 MLB Draft. While chaos erupted farther down the lottery order, it will be the White Sox who grab the first overall selection after entering the lottery with the best odds.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 2

MLB Sets Braves Competitive Balance Pick for Upcoming Draft

Major League Baseball has announced its competitive balance picks for the upcoming draft this summer. Apart from the lottery picks, most of the first round is set as well. As a reward for Drake Baldwin winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award, the Atlanta Braves have been rewarded with the 26th overall pick in the MLB Draft.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 2

Braves first-round draft pick from PPI incentive revealed

Along with having a 4.5% chance to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft — which will be revealed next week during the MLB Draft Lottery — the Braves also secured a first-round pick through the PPI incentive program thanks to Drake Baldwin winning NL Rookie of the Year.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 25

2025 Atlanta Braves Performance Review: Drake Baldwin

Drake Baldwin is a name that many Atlanta Braves fans started to hear more chatter about as the regular season approached. By the fall, he was a local household name.

MLB News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 21

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In November of 2011, then-No. 2 Alabama's home football game against No. 1 LSU was the talk of the college football world. With Tuscaloosa serving as the sport's epicenter during that month's first weekend, lifelong Crimson Tide fan Roger Myers hosted a tailgate ahead of the seismic contest.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 12

Sean Murphy Currently Part of Atlanta Braves 2026 Plans

The rise of Drake Baldwin last season gave the Atlanta Braves a good problem. They have two solid options at catcher, both capable of everyday playing time.

MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 11

Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson Make History with ROY Finish

On Monday night, Major League Baseball announced the winners for both the American League and National League Rookie of the Year. For the National League, Atlanta's backstop Drake Baldwin won the award.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 11

Drake Baldwin Gets Honest About Beating Cubs' Cade Horton For Rookie of the Year Award

The Chicago Cubs' organization and fan base have had high hopes for Cade Horton ever since he was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 11

Another potential interesting twist to the Braves offseason

With Drake Baldwin winning the NL Rookie of the Year award last night, another really intriguing wrinkle has been added to the Braves offseason. Because

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America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 11

Drake Baldwin’s Rookie of the Year Win Carries Big Implications for Braves

Last night, 21 out of 30 voters made the right choice, resulting in Drake Baldwin being named the National League Rookie of the Year. The odds to win the NL Rookie of the Year award seemed to swing in a different direction with each passing week over the final couple of months of the season.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin sends strong message on beating Cade Horton for NL ROY

The Atlanta Braves have produced their share of rising stars over the years, and catcher Drake Baldwin just became the latest to join that list. After narrowly defeating Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton for the NL Rookie of the Year award, Baldwin’s response to the honor showed the same poise that defined his debut season.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / November 10

Braves' Baldwin's rookie season was historic in several ways

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin's rookie season was historic in several ways

When Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was announced as the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, he solidified his historic 2025 season as a special one for the franchise.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 10

Athletics' Nick Kurtz, Braves' Drake Baldwin win Rookie of the Year awards

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin were named the MLB Rookies of the Year Monday night. Kurtz, 22, was unanimously voted the American League Rookie of the Year, receiving all 30 first-place votes after a breakout rookie season.

Athletics News / CBSSports.com / November 10

MLB Rookie of the Year awards: Athletics' Nick Kurtz takes home AL honors, Braves' Drake Baldwin wins in NL

Kurtz beat out Jacob Wilson and Roman Anthony, while Baldwin bested Caleb Durbin and Cade Horton

Athletics News / Brew Crew Ball / November 10

Drake Baldwin wins NL Rookie of the Year as Caleb Durbin finishes third

After bringing up young players like Brice Turang, Sal Frelick, and Jackson Chourio in recent years, the Brewers had another feature in this year’s Rookie of the Year in Caleb Durbin.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Braves' Drake Baldwin wins NL Rookie of the Year award

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs and Caleb Durbin of the Milwaukee Brewers finished second and third in the voting, respectively.

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