Matt Olson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

The Athletic reveals first baseman Braves pursued as Freddie Freeman pivoted to Dodgers It turns out Matt Olson wasn't necessarily Plan A.

3 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Tromp comes off bench, delivers twice in extras in Braves' wild 11-inning win ATLANTA -- Chris Sale is an early Cy Young Award favorite and Spencer Strider is once again pitching like a frontline starter. As for Bryce...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Digging Into MLB’s ‘Loose Bodies’ Problem — And The Technology To Address It

What a “loose body" in the elbow means, what it could signal, and why Tarik Skubal represented the perfect subject for Dr. Neal ElAttrache t...

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Digging Into MLB’s ‘Loose Bodies’ Problem — And The Technology To Address It

Braves bring 2-1 series advantage over Marlins into game 4

The Atlanta Braves meet the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 series lead

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

12-pitch HR AND Little League HR? Smith's night stuff memes are made of MIAMI -- In the Braves’ 9-1 win over the Marlins at loanDepot park Wednesday night, Dominic Smith did something that he had not done in a lo...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Braves beat Marlins 9-1 behind Chris Sale and 3-run homers from Austin Riley, Dominic Smith

Austin Riley and Dominic Smith hit three-run home runs, Chris Sale allowed just one run and struck out eight over seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-1

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drives in three in Miami Olson went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Marlins.

Impact The first baseman helped break the game open with a two-run single in the eighth inning. It was Olson's first multi-hit, multi-RBI performance since May 9, and on the season he's slashing .283/.364/.594 with 14 homers, 36 runs and 41 RBI -- tying him for second in the majors in the latter category with the Dodgers' Andy Pages, one behind the Marlins' Liam Hicks.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

Ronald Acuña Jr. doubled, walked twice and scored three times in his return and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-4

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

Braves place star catcher Drake Baldwin on 10-day IL with strained oblique

The Atlanta Braves have placed star catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right oblique muscle

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

MLB Roundtable: Subway Series, White Sox's Outlook, And A Dodgers Dilemma

Looking at how the Yankees and Mets can both improve. Plus, are the White Sox a playoff team?

MAY 15 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Roundtable: Subway Series, White Sox's Outlook, And A Dodgers Dilemma

Smart. Workaholic. MVP? Matt Olson Is Driving The Red Hot Braves

If anyone is going to contend with Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, it might be Matt Olson, who has been the best player on the best team in baseba...

MAY 15 • FOX SPORTS

Smart. Workaholic. MVP? Matt Olson Is Driving The Red Hot Braves

Braves' Matt Olson soars up rankings as he eyes another 50-homer season | Sporting News He's a big reason why Atlanta is off to a hot start.

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cubs come into matchup against the Braves on losing streak

The Chicago Cubs are looking to stop their four-game slide with a win over the Atlanta Braves

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Braves' Matt Olson joins list that includes Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Willie Mays | Sporting News Rare air for Olson.

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons

The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Braves take on the Cubs after Smith's 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs after Dominic Smith had four hits against the Cubs on Tuesday

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Olson has regained his 50-homer form. This key stat explains why Matt Olson is a top 10 Iron Man in MLB history. He’s also a top five player in MLB right now. The Braves first baseman played in his 823rd c...

MAY 12 • MLB.COM

Braves host the Cubs to start 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Braves' Matt Olson evolving, matching iconic starts by Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker | Sporting News Atlanta's slugger paced the MLB-leading lineup in several key offensive statistics, including home runs and RBI.

MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ranking the 10 Best First Basemen in Baseball Matt Olson has been the best hitter in the National League this season. Does he rank as our top first baseman?

MAY 11 • SI.COM

Adds insurance with homer Olson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Olson is up to five homers over nine games in May, though all of them have been solo shots. The first baseman has a total of 14 homers through 41 contests overall, nearly halfway to his total of 29 from each of the last two regular seasons. He's added 36 RBI, 36 runs scored, 15 doubles, one stolen base and a .296/.377/.654 slash line this year while regularly batting in the heart of the order.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Elder stifles Dodgers' bats as Braves take series with 7-2 win

Bryce Elder allowed one hit in 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Mauricio Dubón had a three-run double and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Rare steal in win Olson went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Olson had gone hitless in consecutive contests for the first time this season entering Saturday. He snapped that drought with a two-hit game and also picked up his first steal of the campaign as a bonus. The first baseman has been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball so far, batting .297 with a 1.025 OPS, 13 home runs, 35 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 doubles. Don't expect much speed out of him -- he hasn't stolen more than one base in a season since he swiped four bags in 2021.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Braves batter Blake Snell for five runs in 7-2 win over Dodgers to end losing streak in Los Angeles

Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson each had two RBIs and the Atlanta Braves rocked Blake Snell for five runs in three innings in his season debut for a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodger...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Braves take on the Dodgers after Harris' 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after Michael Harris II had four hits on Friday in a 3-1 loss to the Dodgers

MAY 9 • Associated Press

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