Sub-.500 Braves remain optimistic thanks to Acuña's demonstration of power and health in his return
The restored health of Ronald Acuña Jr. gives the Atlanta Braves reason for optimism despite again falling two games underMAY 26 • Associated Press
DRAKE BALDWIN #30 - CATCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
19 HR •
80 RBI •
.274 AVG
19 HR
80 RBI
.274 AVG
Ronald Acuña Jr. homers for 2nd straight game in return to lineup as Braves beat Padres 7-1
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the second straight game in his return from a nearly year-long absence due to a knee injury, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 7-1 win over the San Diego...MAY 24 • Associated Press
Taking seat Friday Baldwin is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.
Impact Baldwin has received the lion's share of starts at catcher against right-handed pitching lately, but he will begin Friday's festivities on the bench as the Padres send righty Nick Pivetta to the hill. Sean Murphy is catching and batting sixth for Atlanta.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals host the Braves on home losing streak
The Washington Nationals are looking to stop their five-game home losing streak with a win over the Atlanta BravesMAY 20 • Associated Press
Remains hot with homer Saturday Baldwin went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against Boston in a loss Saturday.
Impact Baldwin hit one of three Atlanta homers off Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito, slugging a 416-foot two-run shot in the third inning. The rookie catcher has been scorching at the plate of late -- over his past four games, he's batting a sizzling .625 (10-for-16) with two home runs and five RBI. Baldwin's hot stretch extends even further -- through 11 games in May, he's batting .556 (15-for-27) with three long balls and eight RBI. His performance has led to Baldwin moving into a timeshare with Sean Murphy behind the plate, as the pair has alternated starts for Atlanta's past eight games.
MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Devers homers in 9th to give Red Sox 7-6 win over Braves
Rafael Devers homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning against Pierce Johnson, sending the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves that snapped their...MAY 18 • Associated Press
Red Sox aim to end losing streak in game against the Braves
The Boston Red Sox look to end their four-game slide when they play the Atlanta BravesMAY 17 • Associated Press
Red Sox enter matchup with the Braves on losing streak
The Boston Red Sox will try to break a three-game losing streak when they play the Atlanta BravesMAY 16 • Associated Press
Three knocks in win Baldwin went 3-for-4 with an RBI single during Thursday's 5-2 win over Washington.
Impact Baldwin notched his second three-hit performance in his last three outings, continuing his torrid start to May. The rookie catcher is 14-for-23 (.608) with two home runs, two doubles, six RBI and four runs scored across 10 games. Manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that Baldwin could be in line for more playing time going forward.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Smith-Shawver shines again with 6 strong innings as Braves beat Nationals 5-2 to win series
AJ Smith-Shawver allowed only two hits and no earned runs in six strong innings, Nick Allen drove in a run with two hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-2MAY 15 • Associated Press
Wood drives in go-ahead run in 8th as Nationals end 7-game skid with 5-4 comeback win over Braves
James Wood’s eighth-inning double drove in the go-ahead run and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 and end their seven-game losing streakMAY 15 • Associated Press
Playing time on upswing Baldwin is set to see more playing time, David O'Brien of the Athletic reports.
Impact Atlanta manager Brian Snitker indicated Baldwin would be back behind the plate Thursday after he went 3-for-4 with his fourth homer of the season Tuesday, with Sean Murphy getting the nod behind the plate Wednesday. As long as he's contributing with his bat, the rookie backstop should continue to see an equal share of the workload against right-handed pitching, although he has yet to get a start against a lefty. Through his first 25 big-league games, Baldwin is slashing .329/.382/.557 with a 6:13 BB:K.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Playing time on upswing Baldwin is set to see more playing time, David O'Brien of the Athletic reports.
Impact Atlanta manager Brian Snitker indicated Baldwin would be back behind the plate Thursday after he went 3-for-4 with his fourth homer of the season Tuesday, with Sean Murphy getting the nod behind the plate Wednesday. As long as he's contributing with his bat, the rookie backstop should continue to see an equal share of the workload against right-handed pitching, although he has yet to get a start against a lefty. Through his first 25 big-league games, Baldwin is slashing .329/.382/.557 with a 6:13 BB:K.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
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 nig...
MAY 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Big day at plate Baldwin went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.
Impact Getting the start at catcher and batting fifth, Baldwin got Atlanta on the board by taking Michael Soroka deep in the fourth inning. The rookie is muscling his way into a timeshare behind the plate with Sean Murphy, and so far in May, Baldwin's batting .556 (10-for-18) with two doubles, two homers, four runs and five RBI.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Big day at plate Baldwin went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.
Impact Getting the start at catcher and batting fifth, Baldwin got Atlanta on the board by taking Michael Soroka deep in the fourth inning. The rookie is muscling his way into a timeshare behind the plate with Sean Murphy, and so far in May, Baldwin's batting .556 (10-for-18) with two doubles, two homers, four runs and five RBI.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
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Drake Baldwin helps Braves reach .500 for first time in 2025 with 5-2 win over skidding Nats
Drake Baldwin hit a two-run homer, Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves improved toMAY 14 • Associated Press
Pirates make Don Kelly a winner in his debut as manager in a 3-2 victory over the Braves
Bailey Falter allowed just two hits over six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates made manager Don Kelly a winner in his debut, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2MAY 10 • Associated Press
More Braves late-inning magic with Baldwin's first career walk-off ATLANTA -- Once again, the Braves’ offense came alive in the late innings. Drake Baldwin, who came in as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the...
MAY 9 • MLB.COM
Drake Baldwin drives in the winning run to lift Braves over Reds 5-4 in 11 innings
Drake Baldwin hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to drive in automatic runner Ozzie Albies and give the Braves their fourth win in their last five games, 5-4 over the Cincinnati...MAY 9 • Associated Press
Lofts third homer Baldwin went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.
Impact He took Brent Suter deep in the fifth inning to get Atlanta on the board. Baldwin has been starting every third contest since Sean Murphy settled back into the top spot on the depth chart in mid-April, and over his last 12 games, the rookie backstop is batting an impressive .379 (11-for-29) with all three of his homers on the season. Murphy is slashing just .204/.295/.407 with a 32.8 percent strikeout rate in 61 plate appearances during that same period, so Baldwin could begin to push his way into a more even timeshare behind the plate.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Friedl hits 2 homers as Reds overcome Greene's groin injury to beat Braves 4-3 and end 4-game skid
TJ Friedl hit two home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to snap a four-game losing streak despite losing right-hander Hunter Greene to a right groin injury...MAY 8 • Associated Press
Austin Riley goes deep twice as the Braves hold off the Dodgers 4-3
Austin Riley hit two two-run homers, and the Atlanta Braves stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ seven-game win streak with a 4-3 victoryMAY 5 • Associated Press
Homers in win Baldwin went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Twins.
Impact Baldwin extended Atlanta's lead to 5-0 with a two-run blast in the third inning. The 24-year-old is riding a seven-game hit streak as he competes for time at catcher alongside Sean Murphy. On the season, he's hitting .238 with two homers, six RBI and two runs scored across his first 46 major-league plate appearances.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
