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Atlanta Braves Have Hometown Stars in Matt Olson and Michael Harris - The New York Times
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Extending Young Nucleus Keeps Atlanta Braves Competitive In Difficult National League East
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Acuña, Olson have Braves on a roll with majors' most powerful lineup - Newsday
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Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr elected to start in MLB All-Star Game
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8 Braves selected for July 11 All-Star game
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Matt Olson is the Braves' first baseman, and teammates love him - The Athletic
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Matt Olson hits homers 49, 50, not enough as Phillies top Braves 7-5 in 2nd game of doubleheader.
Olson, Riley homer as Braves send Nats to 9th loss in a row
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Giants' Logan Webb has rare off-night at Oracle Park as Braves win 5-1
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If the rumors are true about Michael Harris' extension, the Braves are about to have Acuña, Albies, and Harris on long term contracts for a combined $213 million. : r/baseball
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Braves' Matt Olson frustrated by worst slump of his life as playoffs near - The Athletic