Drake Baldwin
Coverage of Drake Baldwin in the Nexus archive.
- Orioles host the Braves, look to extend home win streak
The Baltimore Orioles aim to extend their four-game home win streak against the Atlanta Braves, who are first in the NL East with a 60-42 record. The Orioles, with a 50-53 overall record, will face Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (3.70 ERA) and Orioles starter Trevor Rogers (4.28 ERA). Key performers include Orioles' Taylor Ward (.251 BA) and Braves' Matt Olson (26 HRs).
- Matt Olson’s 3-run homer in the 10th inning lifts the Braves past the Orioles 7-6
Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The Braves scored four runs in the 10th, including a solo home run by Drake Baldwin, while Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a two-run homer for the Orioles.
- Bart’s homer propels Braves to win over Pirates
Joey Bart hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pirates starter Jared Jones pitched six perfect innings but was lifted before Bart's decisive homer.
- Braves open July with win over Cardinals
The Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1, with Ozzie Albies hitting a solo home run and an RBI double. The win marked the Braves' fifth victory in 18 games, though they remain in first place in the NL East.
- Braves acquire former Georgia Tech star Joey Bart from Pirates
The Atlanta Braves traded for catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Hunter Stratton. The Braves designated Sandy León for assignment to make roster space. Bart, a Georgia Tech alumnus, was activated from the injured list and is set as the backup catcher behind Drake Baldwin.
- Braves’ Drake Baldwin returns to lineup, batting leadoff vs. Giants
Drake Baldwin returns to the Atlanta Braves' lineup after a 10-day injured list stint, batting leadoff against the San Francisco Giants. The Braves, with a struggling OPS, face a Giants team with a strong recent offensive record but a poor overall standing.
- Drake Baldwin (oblique) to join Gwinnett Stripers on a rehab assignment
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin will begin a rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers after being on the 10-day injured list since May 18 due to an oblique strain. He could return to the Braves as early as Tuesday if the rehab is successful. Baldwin has a .931 OPS with 13 home runs this season, and his absence has impacted the team's catching performance.
- Drake Baldwin (oblique) to join Gwinnett Stripers on a rehab assignment
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin will begin a rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers after being on the 10-day injured list since May 18 due to an oblique strain. He could return to the Braves as early as Tuesday, and his absence has led to a decline in the team's catching performance.