The Atlanta Braves are wrapping up their first home series of the 2026 season, and there have already been several special moments throughout the weekend—most notably Dominic Smith’s walk-off home run.

While Braves starter Chris Sale credited his catcher for guiding him through a nearly spotless six-inning start, backstop Drake Baldwin led Atlanta's offense, too, in a series-clinching 5-1 win Wednesday afternoon at Truist Park.

Braves pitching is the reason for the team's good start, but catcher Drake Baldwin has been carrying the team offensively so far.

Chipper Jones says Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin could become the best catcher in baseball.

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was honored with the NL Rookie of the Year award before Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

But what about catcher Drake Baldwin? He's a great player, but can he lay claim to being the best at his position? Likely not. However, The Athletic's Eno Sarris is predicting that by the end of the 2026 MLB season,

There is no doubt across the league that the Atlanta Braves have one of the best rosters in MLB. The Braves have a solid amount of great players, who all can make claims to be the best at their

Baldwin got Atlanta on the board with a solo homer off Aaron Civale in the first inning. Baldwin demonstrated his power potential in 2025, when he smacked 19 long balls in 446 plate appearances in the regular season. He already has three solo homers through the first five games of 2026 and has gone 5-for-19 (.263) over that span.

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On Wednesday, Athletics' Denzel Clarke robbed Drake Baldwin of his third hit of the game and his first home run in left-center field.