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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31
Matt Olson drops optimistic take amid Braves’ underperformance
The Atlanta Braves’ underperformance continued on Friday night as they were defeated 5-1 by the Boston Red Sox. Atlanta now holds a 26-30 record overall, and the team has continued to trend in the wrong direction in the National League East standings.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 30
Once Part of the Matt Olson Trade, This Righty is Headed to Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have added a depth arm, claiming Ryan Cusick off waivers from the Athletics on Friday. Cusick, 25, was once one of the pieces that headed back to the then-Oakland A's in the Matt Olson trade with the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 28
Daysbel Hernández has been good, but unsustainably so. 
That 1.96 ERA isn’t likely to hold up for long. On this very website, we’ve used many words to bemoan the Atlanta Braves running into bad luck, whether that be Chris Sale’s BABIP over his first handful of starts or Matt Olson’s actual stats lagging well behind his actual stats.
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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 28
Acuña or No Acuña, Braves Wasting Good Pitching As of Late
No matter what goes right, something else goes wrong for the Atlanta Braves. Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the lineup. Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson are looking more like their old selves as of late.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 28
Braves' Matt Olson Speaks out on Missed Chances in Series Opener vs. Phillies
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been hitting better overall the past two weeks. But as has been the case for several Braves hitters for quite some time, Olson is still trying to find a way to be more clutch.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25
Braves’ Matt Olson makes ‘born with it’ Ronald Acuna Jr. admission after scorching start
The Atlanta Braves are sure happy to have Ronald Acuna Jr. back in the lineup. Just about a year after suffering the second torn ACL of his career, Acuna rejoined the Braves’ lineup this past week and wasted no time returning to the MVP version of himself, crushing the very first pitch he saw into the Truist Park seats.
Athletics News / SportsTalkATL / May 22
Drake Baldwin is more proof Matt Olson trade was a success
The Braves have been one of the best so far this season when it comes to the catcher position, entering the week ranked second in team catcher WAR (2.4), just behind the Mariners (2.7).
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22
Braves Matt Olson Looking Closer To All-Star Self As Of Late
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is looking good lately. There are corners of Braves Country who don't want to hear that, but that's the case. While the numbers are nowhere near what we saw of him during his All-Star season in 2023, some metrics indicate he's back to that level and even improved in some areas.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10
Braves triumph on wild pitch in 11th as Pirates squander multiple chances
Matt Olson homered and later scored the eventual winning run in the top of the 11th on a wild pitch to propel the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10
Braves’ Matt Olson rips offense after wasting Bryce Elder’s strong start
The Atlanta Braves had a golden opportunity to reach .500 for the first time this season, but another underwhelming night at the plate spoiled a quality outing from Bryce Elder, leaving Matt Olson and company searching for answers.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 29
Matt Olson, Braves send MLB-worst Rockies to eighth straight loss
Matt Olson had three hits and three runs scored, Michael Harris II drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves handed the Colorado Rockies their eighth straight loss with an 8-2 victory on Tuesday night in Denver.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 21
Braves Matt Olson Breakout Weekend Made Him An Unsung Hero In Sweep
The Atlanta Braves sweep over the Minnesota Twins had it’s standouts. Alex Verdugo provided some spark to the top of the lineup. Michael Harris II had his heroic moments.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 20
Former Atlanta Braves Prospect Making Big Strides in 2025
When the Atlanta Braves traded Shea Langeliers to the Athletics as part of the return in the Matt Olson deal, he was clearly the top prospect headed back to Oakland.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Milestone Double Pushes Braves Star Into Elite MLB Company
Matt Olson reached a major career milestone during the Braves’ 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins Saturday night at Truist Park—and did it in fitting fashion.
Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 19
Matt Olson Has Been Incredibly Unlucky at the Plate
Like nearly everyone else in the once-vaunted Atlanta Braves lineup, Matt Olson’s numbers are way down in the early going of 2025. Through 81 plate appearances, Olson has a .209/.346./343 slash line with just two home runs and nine RBI.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Matt Olson Offers Brutally Honest Assessment of Braves Franchise Record
The Atlanta Braves' offense hit a historic low on Wednesday afternoon, and first baseman Matt Olson didn’t mince words about it. In the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Braves tied a franchise record with 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, capping a frustrating 3-1 loss that left their bats as cold as the Toronto spring air.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16
Braves' Matt Olson Sounds Off After Offense Reaches New Record Low
As the saying goes, talk is cheap. But that's about all the Atlanta Braves have to offer in place of an offense at the moment. In the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, the Braves tied a franchise record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 1
Terrible start exposes cracks in foundation for Braves
The long-term gamble by the Atlanta Braves on young talent is backfiring. An 0-5 start has exposed the risk of locking in players too early, leaving the team vulnerable to injuries, suspensions and sudden declines in performance.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / February 5
Will Matt Olson Return to MVP Form for the Braves in 2025?
Matt Olson had a very productive season in 2024, accumulating 148 hits, 29 home runs, 98 RBIs, and an OPS+ of 118. For most MLB players, this would be a season to hang their hat on.
Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / October 24
Who Won Blockbuster Matt Olson Trade After 2024?
In March of 2022, the Atlanta Braves saw the Freddie Freeman era end and the Matt Olson era begin. But it came at a high price which saw four players traded to the Oakland Athletics for the then 27-year-old Olson.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Braves 1B Matt Olson delivers a play of the year candidate
Braves first baseman Matt Olson flashed his Gold Glove fielding abilities Monday against the Diamondbacks.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 3, 2024
Has Matt Olson turned a corner?
The Braves offense is amid a shockingly abysmal stretch since the end of April in which they’ve been among the worst lineups in baseball. If it weren’t for Marcell Ozuna, an argument could be made that this team might not even be .500, let alone nine games over.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 7, 2024
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 13, 2024
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.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2023
Braves are approaching an incredible home run record
The Braves are creeping closer to an incredible MLB mark after continuing their assault on baseballs by rocking two first-inning home runs Sunday against the Marlins.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2023
Watch: Matt Olson ties Braves' single-season home run record
Olson has simply been on another level.
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