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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 • 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 • 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 • FOX SPORTS

What's next for Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves?

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • FOX SPORTS

Uncertainty reigns as MLB offseason of CBA negotiations and labor strife begins

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 • 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 • FOX SPORTS

From Carlos Correa to Albert Pujols: 11 questions that will define the MLB offseason

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 • 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 • Associated Press

Crushes 39th homer Olson went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in Friday's 8-6 win against Houston.

Impact Olson tagged Houston starter Framber Valdez for 418-foot blast to right in the sixth inning but failed to produce in his other four at-bats. The long ball gives the slugging first baseman 39 on the season which brings him to a tie with Aaron Judge for sixth in MLB.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After A's elimination from playoff contention, what lies ahead for Matt Chapman, Matt Olson and others? A's players discuss their future and what really sunk them this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gilbert scheduled to start for Seattle against Oakland

The Mariners will roll out Logan Gilbert to the mound Wednesday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Scherzer, Ohtani, Harper and more: FOX Sports hands out MVP and Cy Young awards

As the regular season winds down, FOX Sports' MLB writers cast their ballots for MVP and Cy Young. Here are the results.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Scherzer, Ohtani, Harper and more: FOX Sports hands out MVP and Cy Young awards

Flexen expected to start for the Mariners against the Athletics

The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Monday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Chris Flexen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

A's edge AL West-leading Astros again on walk-off hit in 9th

Mark Canha hit an RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics again beat Houston with their final swing, edging the AL West-leading Astros 4...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Blackburn expected to start as Oakland hosts Houston

The Athletics will send Paul Blackburn to the mound Sunday and the Astros plan to give Jake Odorizzi the start

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Drives in four Friday Olson went 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in Friday's 14-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Olson doubled off Seth Martinez in the eighth inning, knocking in three runs. It was his fourth game this season with four RBI and he is batting .302 with six homers in his last 14 games. The 27-year-old is slashing .274/.371/.549 with 38 long balls, 109 RBI and 99 runs scored in 638 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montas reaches 200 Ks, A's pound first-place Astros 14-2

Frankie Montas pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and became the first Oakland pitcher in 20 years to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, helping the Athletics pound the Houston...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Tallies 38th homer Olson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Olson walked and scored in the third inning to begin his productive performance. However, the highlight came in the ninth inning when he took Paul Sewald yard to tally his 38th home run of the season. The effort continued his power binge, as he's now slugged six homers across his last 12 starts. In that same span, he's also tallied 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. For the season, Olson is now hitting .273/.371/.549 across 633 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt returns but Mariners beat A's 6-5 for 4-game sweep

Chris Bassitt pitched three scoreless innings less than a month after surgery to repair facial fractures, but the Seattle Mariners rallied against Oakland’s bullpen for a 6-5 victo...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

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