Olson, Matt (1994- )

Matt Olson Ties Braves Season Record for Home Runs With 51

By Victor Mather September 13, 2023Aaron, Hank, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Jones, Andruw, Olson, Matt (1994- ), Records and Achievements

Olson, Atlanta’s slugging first baseman, hit his 51st home run of the season, tying the franchise record.

Atlanta Braves Have Hometown Stars in Matt Olson and Michael Harris

By James Wagner March 29, 2023Anthopoulos, Alex, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Harris, Michael II (2001- ), McHugh, Collin, Olson, Matt (1994- )

Having grown up watching Atlanta dominate baseball, stars from the area like Matt Olson, Michael Harris II and Collin McHugh were eager to continue that tradition.

After Rain Delay, Braves Beat Phillies in Game 2 of NLDS

By Alan Blinder October 12, 2022Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Olson, Matt (1994- ), Philadelphia Phillies, Playoff Games, Swanson, Dansby (1994- ), Wright, Kyle (1995- )

Kyle Wright, Atlanta’s first 20-game winner since 2003, shut down Philadelphia’s offense over six innings.

Braves Sweep Mets, Closing in on NL East Title

By James Wagner October 3, 2022Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Bassitt, Chris, New York Mets, Olson, Matt (1994- ), Swanson, Dansby (1994- )

One more loss — or one more win by Atlanta — will consign the 98-win Mets to a wild-card spot in the playoffs, taking away a valuable first-round bye.

How Freddie Freeman and Kenley Jansen Switched Teams

By Scott Miller April 17, 2022Anthopoulos, Alex, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Freeman, Freddie (1989- ), Jansen, Kenley (1987- ), Los Angeles Dodgers, Olson, Matt (1994- ), Roberts, Dave (1972- )

In a series between N.L. heavyweights, Freddie Freeman will be in Dodger blue and Kenley Jansen will close for the Braves. Two months ago that idea seemed impossible.

2022 MLB Preview: National League

By Benjamin Hoffman April 4, 2022Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Cohen, Steven A, deGrom, Jacob, Freeman, Freddie (1989- ), Jansen, Kenley (1987- ), Los Angeles Dodgers, Marte, Starling (1988- ), National League, New York Mets, Olson, Matt (1994- ), Rodon, Carlos (1992- ), San Francisco Giants, Scherzer, Max, Schwarber, Kyle (1993- ), Suzuki, Seiya

The Mets went on a huge off-season spending spree, and they are willing to spend even more. The Dodgers are proof that the approach doesn’t always work.

MLB Camps: Yankees Add Josh Donaldson, Braves Add Matt Olson, Padres Lose Fernando Tatis Jr.

By Tyler Kepner March 14, 2022Cincinnati Reds, deGrom, Jacob, Donaldson, Josh (1985- ), Freeman, Freddie (1989- ), Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Olson, Matt (1994- ), San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Suarez, Eugenio (1991- ), Tatis, Fernando Jr

With the lockout over and camps open, the Yankees remade their infield, Atlanta acquired a star (and moved on from another) and there was terrible news from the Padres.