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On YouTubeAtlanta 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.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 3
The Athletic gives Braves one reason for optimism and one for pessimism
The Braves might be 20-9, which is currently the best record in baseball, but they are 20-9 with some concerns. Ronald Acuña Jr, Matt Olson, and Austin Riley — three legitimate NL MVP candidates coming into the season — have frankly been below average players through the first month, and it’s been far worse of late.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 30
Offensive struggles will eventually come back to bite Braves
The Braves own MLB’s best record at 19-8 and have won 11 of their last 14 games. There’s not much to complain about in Atlanta, but slow starts from their superstars are somewhat alarming.
Oakland Athletics News / FanNation Inside The A's / April 29
Stephen Piscotty on Which Current A's Minor Leaguer Reminds Him of Matt Olson
When the A's decided to release Stephen Piscotty on August 16, 2022, it wasn't the news that the A's outfielder wanted at that time. In 42 games for the A's that season, Piscotty was batting .190 with a .252 OBP in manager Mark Kotsay's first season.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 28
Braves Notes: Austin Riley, Matt Olson come through, Bryce Elder and more 
News and notes from the Braves’ come from behind win over the Guardians Sunday. ATLANTA — Austin Riley’s single in the 10th inning helped the Atlanta Braves finish off a 7-2 homestand with a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 16
MLB home run props for Tuesday 4/16: Against Yanks, this Jay is OK
We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday night, bringing a brief end to our recent hot streak. Let's start a new one on Tuesday night with our three favorite home run bets for the MLB slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Watch: Braves walk-off Diamondbacks in wild ending
If there's one thing other MLB teams have learned from watching the Atlanta Braves over the past few years, it's that you never put dirt on them until the final strike is in the catcher's mitt.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 31
What we learned after Braves' season-opening series win vs. Phillies
While the Braves fell to the Phillies on Sunday, Atlanta still won the series and outscored Philadelphia by 13 runs over the course of three games. Here are three things we learned following the first series of the season.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 30
Sean Murphy headed to IL, Matt Olson’s big day, and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. In their Opening Day competition against the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy suffered an oblique injury and is expected to land on the injured list.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 29
Matt Olson, Braves come roaring back to beat Phillies, 9-3
Atlanta scored nine unanswered runs against the Phillies’ bullpen to score a big win on Opening Day. The Atlanta Braves got off to a slow start Friday offensively, but their offense came roaring back against the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen scoring nine unanswered runs on their way to a 9-2 victory.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 18
MLB futures: Looking for value among RBI leaders
So where are the betting values on the odds table for major-league RBI leaders? Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld shines a light on the board.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / March 16
Matt Olson, Last Season's Homer Leader, Made a Major Change This Offseason
Since his arrival to the Atlanta Braves in 2022, Matt Olson has become one of the most feared sluggers in the National League, winning a Silver Slugger
Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / March 16
Braves’ Matt Olson gets real on losing MVP to Ronald Acuna Jr. in 2023
When it came down to the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award last season, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. won the honor unanimously in an incredible season.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 16
AJ Smith-Shawver’s new pitch, Matt Olson swing tweaks and more
News and notes for the Braves and the rest of Major League Baseball. Despite being optioned to the minors earlier this week, AJ Smith-Shawver got the start Friday for the Atlanta Braves as they made the trip to Lakeland to face the Detroit Tigers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 13
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.
MLB News / LWOSports.com / March 13
4 Names to Watch for the 2024 NL MVP
With another MLB season close to returning, that means another MVP will be named. For the NL, Ronald Acuña Jr. looks to defend that title, but it won’t be easy with the number of stars coming for the award.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / March 13
Braves Star Takes Issue With ESPN's 'Top 100' List
The Atlanta Braves have a veteran-laden clubhouse full of some of the top talent in all of baseball. But they've also got some players who are seemingly
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / January 14
Matt Olson hosts 2nd Annual Diamond Casino Night to fundraise for ReClif Community autism services
The Atlanta Braves made a good choice when they traded for their first baseman. And the ReClif Community, in Peachtree Corners, GA, is sure glad they
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / September 22
Matt Olson's not even trying to hit home runs
Matt Olson has been on fire this season. The Atlanta Braves first baseman is leading the MLB in home runs and RBI, with 53 and 132 respectively. Additionally, his .994 OPS is fifth-best in the league.
The 'National League home run champion' quiz
How many of the NL home run champions since 1993 can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / September 18
Matt Olson’s Historic Season for the Braves Deserves More Love
Matt Olson won’t be the Atlanta Braves team MVP in 2023, which could, perhaps, explain why his historic season for the franchise has not garnered proper appreciation on the national level.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
Cubs fan had great reaction to Matt Olson’s monster homer
Matt Olson had the entire Chicago metropolitan going through it over the weekend.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3
Matt Olson will not participate in home run derby
Given the Braves are on pace to challenge the record for most home runs by a team in a single season, a record held by the 2019 Twins with 307 long balls, they have several candidates that could be considered for the home run derby.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / June 28
Watch: Matt Olson scores Ronald Acuña with a first inning-double
Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves are going for the sweep against the Minnesota Twins. The Braves first baseball is doing his job as he scored Ronald Acuña in the first inning to put the Braves on the board early.
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