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Atlanta 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.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 11

Drake Baldwin hits fifth, Matt Olson slides up to third for Pittsburgh finale

.500? In sight. Handedness? Alternated. The Braves are making a minor lineup adjustment given that Drake Baldwin is starting on Sunday afternoon, flip-flopping Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna to alternate handedness throughout the batting order: Baldwin has started in the sixth spot a handful of times, but has not yet hit any higher than that so far.

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.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Reds the Victims of an Inside-the-Park Home Run, Lose Young Prospect

It was an awful night for the Cincinnati Reds. Matt Olson hit an inside-the-park home run, and a bright Reds’ prospect broke his left forearm on the play.

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.

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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 / Yardbarker / April 1

Terrible start exposes cracks in foundation for Braves

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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

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 3

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.