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MATT OLSON
#28 - FIRST BASEMAN - ATLANTA BRAVES
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95
RBI
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.272
AVG
#28 - FIRST BASEMAN - ATLANTA BRAVES
29
HR
95
RBI
.272
AVG
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Braves sign new pickup Olson to 8-year deal
The Atlanta Braves today signed INF Matt Olson to an eight-year contract worth $168 million that runs through the 2029 season, with a $20 mi...
MARCH 15, 2022
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MLB.COM
Signs huge extension
Olson signed an eight-year, $168 million extension with Atlanta on Tuesday.
Impact
Atlanta seemed unwilling to pay the market rate to bring back franchise icon Freddie Freeman, but they're evidently willing to pay top dollar to keep Olson in town through 2029 after acquiring him from Oakland in exchange for four prospects Monday. Olson is 4.5 younger than Freeman and is in a similar tier of elite talents at first base. Last season was a breakout year for him, at least in terms of making contact, as his 16.8 percent strikeout rate was nearly 10 points lower than the career 26.1 percent mark he carried into the season. He didn't sacrifice any power to get there, homering 39 times, and he could easily push for his first 40-homer campaign this season now that he's no longer calling the pitcher-friendly Oakland Coliseum home.
MARCH 15, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians pursued Matt Olson, Jesse Winker, but couldn't close the deal
The Guardians are still looking to improve their offense.
MARCH 15, 2022
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CLEVELAND.COM
A's get Braves' top prospect Pache, 3 others in trade of Olson
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics acquired right-handed pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes, catcher Shea Langeliers and outfielder Cr...
MARCH 14, 2022
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MLB.COM
Photos: Braves acquire Matt Olson
The Braves pulled off a huge trade with the Okland A's to acquire all-star first baseman Matt Olson, an Atlanta-area native, on Monday. It's...
MARCH 14, 2022
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AJC.COM
With Freeman a free agent, Atlanta gets Olson from A's
Freddie Freeman's tenure with Atlanta appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from th...
MARCH 14, 2022
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NEWSDAY.COM
A's trade Matt Olson to Braves for 4 prospects, including Cristian Pache: Source
The Atlanta Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson for four prospects on Monday, a source confirmed to The Athletic. This means that in al...
MARCH 14, 2022
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THEATHLETIC.COM
Report: Braves Land All-Star 1B Matt Olson in Trade With A's
It appears the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta is coming to an end.
MARCH 14, 2022
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SI.COM
BREAKING: Braves trade for Matt Olson, likely ending Freddie Freeman era
The Braves on Monday acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, an...
MARCH 14, 2022
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AJC.COM
With Freeman a free agent, Braves get star 1B Olson from A's
Freddie Freeman’s tenure with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics
MARCH 14, 2022
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Associated Press
Braves acquire Matt Olson from A's for 4 prospects
The Braves have their first baseman, and it's not Freddie Freeman. Atlanta acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland for four...
MARCH 14, 2022
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MLB.COM
MLB free agency news: As Braves trade for Matt Olson, what's next for Freddie Freeman; Track every team's moves
Major League Baseball’s lockout is over, and spring training beings on Sunday. But this won’t just be “spring training,” as we all know and...
MARCH 14, 2022
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THEATHLETIC.COM
Bound for Atlanta
Atlanta acquired Olson from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers and pitching prospects Joey Estes and Ryan Cusick, Jeff Passa...
Impact
Just minutes before Passan's report, Buster Olney of ESPN relayed that the Yankees and Dodgers were moving aggressively to acquire Olson, but the rebuilding Athletics apparently found Atlanta's offer the most enticing. The addition of Olson fills a major hole at first base for Atlanta, which had been vacant since longtime franchise cornerstone Freddie Freeman hit free agency earlier in the winter. The move likely confirms that Freeman will be playing elsewhere in 2022, but Olson is about as high quality of a replacement as Atlanta could have found. Not only did the 27-year-old get on base at a .371 clip while mashing a career-high 37 home runs in 2021, but the two-time Gold Glove winner also offered premium defense at first base. With the move from Oakland to Atlanta, Olson not only finds himself in a better lineup, but he'll also benefit from the change in his home park.
MARCH 14, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
What's next for Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves?
Before the hot stove reheats, Jordan Shusterman examines where Freddie Freeman could end up and how the Braves might replace him.
MARCH 8, 2022
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FOX SPORTS
Rangers Sunday Notebook: Big Week for MLB, Josh Jung Fallout, Trade For Matt Olson?
In our Texas Rangers Sunday notebook, we look at a critical week of CBA negotiations, the fallout from Josh Jung’s injury and a potential bl...
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
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STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MLB rumors: Braves could steal Yankees target Matt Olson
The Braves and the A's reportedly have spoken about a potential deal that would land Matt Olson in Atlanta.
JANUARY 25, 2022
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NJ.COM
Josh Hader in a deal for Matt Olson? Brandon Woodruff for a pair of Angels bats? Evaluating your Brewers trade proposals
We asked you to play GM and devise realistic trades the Brewers should pursue when it's business as usual again. Here's what you suggested.
JANUARY 19, 2022
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THEATHLETIC.COM
MLB trade scenarios: Jim Bowden evaluates your proposals for Matt Olson, Bryan Reynolds, Luis Castillo and more
Which big names will be traded after the MLB lockout ends? A former GM weighs in on 18 theoretical deals submitted by subscribers.
JANUARY 11, 2022
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THEATHLETIC.COM
Evaluating your Cleveland Guardians trade proposals for Jesse Winker, Matt Olson, Angels in the outfield and more
Our beat writers break down a dozen more reader trade proposals that include a range of Cleveland players and potential targets.
DECEMBER 29, 2021
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THEATHLETIC.COM
A's notes: All roster players offered contracts at the tender deadline; team adds minor-league pitching depth
All of the players on the A's 40-man roster — including Matt Olson and Matt Chapman — were tendered contracts before the deadline.
DECEMBER 1, 2021
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THEATHLETIC.COM
Uncertainty reigns as MLB offseason of CBA negotiations and labor strife begins
This week's general managers meetings suggested a winter of unknowns, rule changes and a lot of waiting, Pedro Moura writes.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
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FOX SPORTS
Yankees interested in trading for Matt Olson
After losing to the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Game, you better believe the New York Yankees are going to be incredibly busy this of...
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
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12UP.COM
From Carlos Correa to Albert Pujols: 11 questions that will define the MLB offseason
Hot stove season is already here! Jordan Shusterman breaks down the 11 most pressing questions for the MLB offseason.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
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FOX SPORTS
Irvin scheduled to start for Oakland against Houston
The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Sunday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose Urquidy
OCTOBER 3, 2021
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Associated Press
Odorizzi expected to start as Houston hosts Oakland
The Athletics will start Paul Blackburn on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Jake Odorizzi
OCTOBER 2, 2021
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Associated Press
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