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Flexing muscles in camp Olson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact He went back-to-back with Austin Riley in the first inning off Marcus Stroman. The blast was Olson's second of the spring in 13 at-bats, and the 30-year-old first baseman will look to rebound this season after what was by his standards a disappointing 2024 campaign in which he produced "only" 29 homers and 98 RBI.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Spring training roundup: Braves shell Marcus Stroman, Yankees Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit back-to-back home runs off Marcus Stroman and the host Atlanta Braves blasted the New York Yankees 11-1 in s...

2 DAYS AGO • SACBEE.COM

Sports Daily: Matt Olson, Chris Sale and EV issues Hey, y’all. It’s Thursday again, and you know what that means: Our pal Ken Sugiura is here to steer the ship.

FEBRUARY 13 • AJC.COM

A's manager Mark Kotsay excited about team's offseason moves

Mark Kotsay sees a new era ahead for the Athletics, and not just because they’ve left their longtime Oakland home and will play in West Sacramento for the next few years until a ne...

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Frustrated that Freddie Freeman is not going to be here anymore" - When Dansby Swanson addressed Matt Olson's $168,000,000 move to Braves Going into the 2022 season was a tough one for Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves. This marked the end of the Freddie Freeman era after s...

JANUARY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

In Photos: Matt Olson celebrates 3 years of love with wife Nicole through throwback moments Braves first baseman Matt Olson and his wife Nicole celebrated their third year of love and togetherness on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NLDS

Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card Series

Kyle Higashioka’s solo homer started a five-run rally against Max Fried with two outs in the second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting pitchers Max Fried and Joe Musgrove exit early with injuries in Braves-Padres playoff game

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried and San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove exited early because of injuries in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves quieted in Game 1, putting them in must-win mode SAN DIEGO -- Matt Olson smirked when asked about the Braves being underdogs during their National League Wild Card Series against the Padres...

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • MLB.COM

Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch

The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Mon...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves look to keep home win streak alive, host the Royals

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albies, Urshela homer as Braves edge Marlins 5-4

Michael Harris II tripled, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins start 3-game series at home against the Braves

The Miami Marlins open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers twice in rout Olson went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, four total RBI and three total runs scored in Friday's 15-3 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Olson got the scoring started with a solo shot off Julian Aguiar in the second inning before adding a three-run homer in the fifth, extending Atlanta's lead to 8-1. While it's been a down year overall for Olson, he's been on fire down the stretch, going 15-for-36 (.417) with a pair of home runs and 15 RBI in his last 10 games. The 30-year-old first baseman has boosted his slash line to .243/.326/.459 with 28 homers, 94 RBI and 76 runs scored across 647 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3

Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s six home runs, Chris Sale coasted to his career-high 18th win and the Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 15-3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Olson smokes a two-run homer, extending Braves' lead over Reds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Kevin McAlpin on Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Braves' push | 09/17/2024 Kevin McAlpin joins High Heat to talk about Chris Sale's great season, what Matt Olson brings, the Braves' playoff push, and more

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • MLB.COM

Drives in four in win Olson went 2-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Olson has gone 13-for-45 (.289) with nine RBI and five doubles over 12 contests in September. He hasn't hit a home run since he swatted two of them Aug. 29. The first baseman is up to a .238/.317/.442 slash line with 25 homers, 86 RBI, 71 runs scored, 36 doubles and no stolen bases across 148 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1

Chris Sale allowed one run and struck out six over six innings, shutting down Shohei Ohtani in the process, for his major league-leading 17th win of the season as the Atlanta Brave...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A's manager Mark Kotsay excited about team's offseason moves

'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NLDS

Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card Series

Starting pitchers Max Fried and Joe Musgrove exit early with injuries in Braves-Padres playoff game

Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch

Braves look to keep home win streak alive, host the Royals

Albies, Urshela homer as Braves edge Marlins 5-4

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Marlins start 3-game series at home against the Braves

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3

Reds and Braves square off in series rubber match

Reds play the Braves on home winning streak

Atlanta Braves blow a 4-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to Cincinnati Reds

Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson departs in the 2nd inning with strained elbow

Matt Olson smokes a two-run homer, extending Braves' lead over Reds

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1