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Player Snapshot: Matt Olson - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves
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Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during the Atlanta
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Matt Olson: Breaking records and making a name for himself - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Atlanta Braves trade for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson
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The 2020s are starting to feel like the 1990s for the Braves after another playoff flop
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Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball
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Player Snapshot: Austin Riley - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Braves Briefing: Matt Olson is him - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series