Baillie Burmaster

Atlanta

Sports Director at WANF-TV (Atlanta, GA)

@ATLNewsFirst Sports Director📺 | Former @Cowgirlfc player ⚽️ | 📍 ATX with some ATL

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What to watch for as the Braves begin the 2025 regular season

1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Baillie Burmaster |Ellie Parker

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves begin the 2025 regular season in San Diego Thursday. The opening series will set the tone for the rest of the season, but it could have several interesting storylines on its own. An injury to starting catcher Sean Murphy is giving top prospect Drake Baldwin a chance to make his MLB debut. He slots into the starting catcher spot over veterans Chadwick Tromp and James McCann. Baldwin is seen as a bat-first catcher.
What the Braves learned in spring training

1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Baillie Burmaster |Ellie Parker

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - 2025 has been one of the most interesting Braves spring trainings in recent memory. A lot of questions loomed over a team that is in the middle of a contending window but expected so much more. Fans and players received as many questions as answers in North Port, Florida. The starting rotation remains fluid as the season begins. Spencer Strider is waiting in the wings for an early season return, but the Braves needed to figure out their rotation in the meantime.
Nick Allen discusses stellar spring training with Braves

1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Baillie Burmaster

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One of the biggest spring surprises for the Atlanta Braves has been former Oakland Athletics prospect Nick Allen. The transition from the A’s clubhouse to the Braves has been an overall smooth one for the 26-year-old. “A lot of people in this room are very kind and make me feel at home, so I am very glad that I am here,” Allen told Atlanta News First sports director Baillie Burmaster on Friday.
Braves' Strider to make long-awaited return from injury against Red Sox in spring training

1 month ago | peachtreetv.com | Baillie Burmaster

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider is set to make his long-awaited return to the mound. The team officially announced that he will be the starting pitcher in their spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. This will be Strider’s first game back after he missed the majority of the 2024 season to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow back in April.
Braves Notebook: Takeaways from the first week of spring training

2 months ago | actionnews5.com | Baillie Burmaster |Ellie Parker

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s been a week since the Atlanta Braves began spring training in North Port, Florida. Position players had to officially report on Feb. 17 with the first full-squad practice set for Feb. 18. Here’s a few notes from the first week:Strider looks sharp. He’s looking to return this year after missing most of 2024 with an ACL injury.
Braves’ Spencer Strider preparing for next stage of rehab

2 months ago | actionnews5.com | Baillie Burmaster

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s been five days of spring training for the Atlanta Braves and all eyes have been on pitcher Spencer Strider. Strider is rehabbing from an internal brace procedure last April to repair his ulnar collateral ligament. “It’s been a good process so far,” Strider told reporters on Saturday. Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the goal is to have Strider pitch in Grapefruit League games, but there is no solidified timetable for his return.
Strider preparing for next stage of rehab

2 months ago | peachtreetv.com | Baillie Burmaster

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s been five days of spring training for the Atlanta Braves and all eyes have been on pitcher Spencer Strider. #Braves Spencer Strider drawing some attention during his bullpen session pic.twitter.com/KemLLdAQn6— Baillie Burmaster (@baillie_burm) February 14, 2025Strider is rehabbing from an internal brace procedure to repair his ulnar collateral ligament from last April. “It’s been a good process so far,” Strider told reporters on Saturday.
Ronald Acuna Jr., Spencer Strider making progress in return from injury

2 months ago | actionnews5.com | Baillie Burmaster

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was all smiles Friday, expressing that he felt great as he works toward his anticipated return from ACL surgery in 2025. The 2023 National League MVP said he felt 90-95% in running and cutting. Acuña injured his left knee last May on a stolen-base attempt. This is the second ACL injury of his career.
Braves catchers ready to step up in 2025 with D’Arnaud joining the Angels

2 months ago | actionnews5.com | Baillie Burmaster

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Spring training carried on Thursday for the Atlanta Braves in North Port, Florida, and perhaps one of the most intriguing stories regarding the Braves right now is the catching department. With the departure of veteran Travis D’Arnaud, who signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels in November, veteran Sean Murphy is looking to look past his struggles from 2024 and stay healthy to be the starting catcher in 2025.
Braves catchers ready to step up in 2025 with D’Arnaud joining the Angels

2 months ago | peachtreetv.com | Baillie Burmaster

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Spring training carried on Thursday for the Atlanta Braves in North Port, Florida, and perhaps one of the most intriguing stories regarding the Braves right now is the catching department. With the departure of veteran Travis D’Arnaud, who signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels in November, veteran Sean Murphy is looking to look past his struggles from 2024 and stay healthy to be the starting catcher in 2025.