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Baldwin is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Phillies. With a .337 batting average and .912 OPS in 105 plate appearances on the season, Baldwin has emerged as Atlanta's preferred option behind the plate,
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Yardbarker on MSNHow 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.
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. It was the first time Baldwin reached base four times in one game,
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Braves’ current Drake Baldwin playing time plans do not go far enoughWhile the Atlanta Braves are on the right track with their playing time timeshare between Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, but it isn't going far enough.
Drake Baldwin has been a revelation for the Atlanta Braves, and his breakout comes with an added benefit for the front office.
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Battery Power on MSNAcuña, Baldwin sit atop Braves lineup in series finale against PhilliesFollowing another crushing loss in the first game of the doubleheader, the Braves will send out their usual cast of regulars in the night cap. Atlanta needs to win or will be swept by the Phillies and fall 11.
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Sneaky motive for Braves to play Drake Baldwin more may have long-lasting falloutDrake Baldwin's hot start with the Atlanta Braves could have future implications if the catcher can win Rookie of the Year, thanks to MLB's PPI rewards.
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RotoBaller on MSNChamp or Chump: Drake Baldwin and Marcelo Mayer Fantasy Baseball OutlooksJust when you think the prospect pipeline might dry up for a week, the Red Sox bring up Marcelo Mayer to play third base. Mayer has a lot of hype surrounding him, but is he the savior that Boston and fantasy managers have been searching for?
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader.
The Atlanta Braves have a logical route to getting Drake Baldwin into the lineup every day, even if it means saying goodbye to an All-Star
Spencer Strider's return from the injured list is expected to be on Tuesday. While the Atlanta Braves struck gold on Drake Baldwin at the plate, they look even better by letting Charlie Morton walk to the Baltimore Orioles in his free agency last winter.
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