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The Atlanta Braves sweep over the Minnesota Twins had it’s standouts. Alex Verdugo provided some spark to the top of the lineup. Michael Harris II had his heroic moments.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 20

Braves blast bumbling Twins, 6-2

Matt Olson owns them enough to start calling the cities Mary Kate and Ashley. Home runs are good. It didn’t take long for the Atlanta Braves to get on the board, and they seemingly put the game away quickly.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 20

Former Atlanta Braves Prospect Making Big Strides in 2025

When the Atlanta Braves traded Shea Langeliers to the Athletics as part of the return in the Matt Olson deal, he was clearly the top prospect headed back to Oakland.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Milestone Double Pushes Braves Star Into Elite MLB Company

Matt Olson reached a major career milestone during the Braves’ 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins Saturday night at Truist Park—and did it in fitting fashion.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Matt Olson Has Been Incredibly Unlucky at the Plate

Like nearly everyone else in the once-vaunted Atlanta Braves lineup, Matt Olson’s numbers are way down in the early going of 2025. Through 81 plate appearances, Olson has a .209/.346./343 slash line with just two home runs and nine RBI.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Matt Olson Offers Brutally Honest Assessment of Braves Franchise Record

The Atlanta Braves' offense hit a historic low on Wednesday afternoon, and first baseman Matt Olson didn’t mince words about it. In the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Braves tied a franchise record with 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, capping a frustrating 3-1 loss that left their bats as cold as the Toronto spring air.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 17

Spencer Strider returns, Matt Olson shares frustration at offensive impotence, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well the Braves’ injured ace returned to action Wednesday and looked roughly like himself, but the offense had an abysmal outing again and spoiled Strider’s return.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16

Braves' Matt Olson Sounds Off After Offense Reaches New Record Low

As the saying goes, talk is cheap. But that's about all the Atlanta Braves have to offer in place of an offense at the moment. In the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, the Braves tied a franchise record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Apex Sports / April 3

Atlanta Braves Off To Miserable Start In 2025

The Atlanta Braves have come out of the gates miserably to begin the 2025 season. They have started 0-7 and are in trouble this early in the year. No team in the league history has ever made the postseason after an 0-7 start.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Breaking Down the Unlucky Start to Braves Matt Olson's Season

If you’ve heard anyone discuss the offensive woes of the Atlanta Braves, raise your hand. Among those struggling is one who was a focal point of the woes last season, first baseman Matt Olson. While he’s had no trouble reaching base (.400 on-base percentage), nothing has gone right for him when his bat leaves his shoulders.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 1

Terrible start exposes cracks in foundation for Braves

The long-term gamble by the Atlanta Braves on young talent is backfiring. An 0-5 start has exposed the risk of locking in players too early, leaving the team vulnerable to injuries, suspensions and sudden declines in performance.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Braves Eyeing NL MVP as Braves Face Key 2025 Season Challenges

With Opening Day behind them, the Atlanta Braves are sparking excitement in the 2025 MLB season. Despite Shohei Ohtani’s dominance in the MVP race, Braves stars Ronald Acuña Jr., and Matt Olson are emerging as a top National League MVP candidates, according to 18 MLB executives and scouts and ESPN.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 25

Braves' Matt Olson's Slow Spring Training Shouldn't Be Cause For Alarm

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went into Spring Training looking to show any slumps were behind him. That didn’t happen. In Spring Training, he has a .191/.269/.383 slash line with three home runs and seven RBIs. Some will say the usual line that spring stats don’t matter.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 27

MLB Network Analyst Hopeful For Braves Matt Olson Bounce Back

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson showed signs that his down year and 2024 is behind him. On Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Olson belted his first home run of the Spring season, driving in himself and outfielder Jurickson Profar. This home run led to the discussion of his continued return to form on MLB Network on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Braves Prospect Pitcher Tabbed as a Breakout Candidate By Matt Olson

An Atlanta Braves top prospect has been tabbed as a breakout candidate by a star player on the team. According to Fox 5 Atlanta’s Miles Garrett, Braves first baseman Matt Olson mentioned right-hander Hurston Waldrep as someone who could make the jump this season. Waldrep was the Braves No.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / February 5

Will Matt Olson Return to MVP Form for the Braves in 2025?

Matt Olson had a very productive season in 2024, accumulating 148 hits, 29 home runs, 98 RBIs, and an OPS+ of 118. For most MLB players, this would be a season to hang their hat on.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / December 26

Atlanta Braves First Baseman Matt Olson Set to Enter 2025 Season on Historic List

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson will enter the 2025 season in some historic company, thanks to the fact that he's played 620 consecutive games in his career.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 24

Arizona Diamondbacks Land Former Piece of Matt Olson Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks are taking a chance on a once-promising outfield prospect that was consistently a top-100 prospect from 2019 to 2021, ranking as highly as No.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / October 24

Who Won Blockbuster Matt Olson Trade After 2024?

In March of 2022, the Atlanta Braves saw the Freddie Freeman era end and the Matt Olson era begin. But it came at a high price which saw four players traded to the Oakland Athletics for the then 27-year-old Olson.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Braves 1B Matt Olson delivers a play of the year candidate

Braves first baseman Matt Olson flashed his Gold Glove fielding abilities Monday against the Diamondbacks.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 3

Has Matt Olson turned a corner?

The Braves offense is amid a shockingly abysmal stretch since the end of April in which they’ve been among the worst lineups in baseball. If it weren’t for Marcell Ozuna, an argument could be made that this team might not even be .500, let alone nine games over.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 7

Matt Olson might MLB’s most unlucky hitter this season

Hangovers are real folks, and on the surface Matt Olson is having a Hall of Fame hangover following his career-best season in 2023 in which he broke a Braves franchise record for home runs, finishing with 54.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 13, 2024

MLB futures: Why Matt Olson could hit the Over in HRs in 2024

When looking at dominant players in MLB, you can't overlook Matt Olson when it comes to this season's home run race, says YB's Chelena Goldman.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2023

Braves are approaching an incredible home run record

The Braves are creeping closer to an incredible MLB mark after continuing their assault on baseballs by rocking two first-inning home runs Sunday against the Marlins.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2023