Michael Baldwin
Reporter

Mike Baldwin has been a sports reporter for The Oklahoman since 1982. Mike graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1974 and attended Oklahoma Christian University, graduating with a journalism degree in 1978.

Mike's first job was sports editor of the Seminole Producer before moving on to the Edmond Sun as sports editor from 1979-1982. He has covered many beats, starting with high school sports. He has also covered OU, OSU and Thunder in addition to the Dallas Cowboys while living in Dallas from 1994-2001 while with The Oklahoman.

Mike and his family live in Edmond where he continues to work in the field of his passion, Sports.


  • Nugent-Hopkins scores in win over USA

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Barons center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal in Canada’s 2-1 win over the United States Sunday at the world junior championships in Russia.

  • Eberle: It will be weird to leave OKC

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Owners have offered a new proposal in an attempt to end the NHL lockout and salvage the 2012-13 season.

  • VandeVelde suspended three games

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The American Hockey League Friday that Barons center Chris VandeVelde has been suspended for three games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head during Thursday’s win over the Texas Stars.

  • Cornet, Martindale sent to Stockton

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The Edmonton Oilers re-assigned forwards Philippe Cornet and Ryan Martindale to the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL, Barons general manager Bill Scott announced on Saturday.

  • Nugent-Hopkins plays well in Canada's opener

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Barons center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored five points in his debut with the Canadian junior national team in a 9-3 win over Germany Wednesday in Ufa, Russia.

  • Nugent-Hopkins scores two more points

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, playing with the Barons during the NHL lockout, scored two points in Canada’s 6-3 win over Slovakia Friday at the world junior international tournament in Russia.

  • Barons Game 4 will be played Saturday night

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Game 4 of the American Hockey League’s Western Conference Final between Oklahoma City and Grand Rapids will be played Saturday at 7 p.m.

  • Barons game will be played as scheduled

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Amid forecasts of potential severe weather, the Oklahoma City Barons will host Grand Rapids Friday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at 7 p.m.

  • Barons games delayed but will play

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The Oklahoma City Barons will play Grand Rapids in Game 4 of the American Hockey League playoffs Friday night at the Cox Convention Center but it’s uncertain when the game will start.

  • Redhot Barons can clinch playoff berth

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The Oklahoma City Barons are in good shape to reach the playoffs for the third consecutive year.

  • Breaking down the Charlotte series

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Charlotte owns home-ice advantage but the Oklahoma City Barons will be favored in a first-round, best-of-five Western Conference AHL series.

  • Barons to honor military Friday night

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The Oklahoma City Barons are celebrating military and first responder service Friday night during their home game against the Abbotsford Heat.

  • Schultz named AHL Defenseman of the Year

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Edmonton Oilers defenseman Justin Schultz played only three months with the Oklahoma City Barons but was so dominant he has been named the American Hockey League’s Defenseman of the Year, entitled the Eddie Shore Award.

  • Oilers fire GM Tambellini

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The Edmonton Oilers, NHL affiliate of the Triple-A Oklahoma City Barons, fired general manager Steve Tambellini on Monday, announcing former coach Craig MacTavish will replace Tambellini.

  • Davidson wins AHL sportsmanship, determination award

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Barons defenseman Brandon Davidson, who returned after undergoing cancer treatment during the season, has been named the 2012-13 winner of the Fred Hunt Memorial Award as the American Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey.

  • Plante wins Barons Man of the Year award

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Barons defenseman Alex Plante has been named the team’s Specialty Man of the Year for his contributions to the Oklahoma City community and will be one of 30 finalists for the American Hockey League Yanick Dupre award.

  • Schultz named All-AHL first team

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Barons defenseman Justin Schultz, who played less than half a season in the American Hockey League before the NHL lockout ended, was named first-team All-AHL on Thursday.

  • Barons sign Stretch

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The Oklahoma City Barons have signed C.J. Stretch to a player tryout contract.

  • Schultz named to AHL All-Rookie team

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    Defenseman Justin Schultz played less than half a season in the American Hockey League before the NHL lockout but played so well in 34 games with the Oklahoma City Barons that he’s still among the top scorers which is why he was named to the AHL All-Rookie team on Wednesday.

  • Barons sign defenseman

    Mike Baldwin | Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    The Oklahoma City Barons have signed defenseman Joey Leach to a tryout contract general manager Bill Scott announced on Thursday.


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