Shift explains why Atlanta Braves’ top prospect Drake Baldwin needs to be the teams’ starting catcher while Sean Murphy is out due to a cracked rib instead of Chadwick Tromp.

📝 The basics: Baldwin turns 24 this month and is a native of Madison, Wisconsin (where he was also a strong hockey player ). He played college ball at Missouri State before the Braves picked him in ...

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker gave a simple reply when asked if top prospect Drake Baldwin is ready to replace injured ...

Sean Murphy’s injury has made this question a lot more interesting.

Of course, with Murphy unavailable, all signs seem to point to top prospect Drake Baldwin being the Braves main catcher to ...

With Sean Murphy landing on the IL for four to six weeks, Drake Baldwin suddenly has a clear path to the Opening Day roster.

The Braves retaking he NL East crown could be decided by Drake Baldwin stepping up, back-end starters coming into their own ...

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the team said on Monday. The ...

Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks before he returns. Murphy, 30, was hit ...

At the time, it made some sense. The Atlanta Braves had two high-priced veteran catchers on their roster in Sean Murphy and ...

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the ...

Atlanta Braves top prospect and catcher Drake Baldwin will be behind the dish for Chris Sale's upcoming start on Tuesday. This move coincides with the announcement that starting catcher, and Sale's ...