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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and Olson lead rally past Pirates
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Braves Sign New 1B Olson to $168 Million, 8-year Contract - Bloomberg
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Matt Olson breaks Braves' home run record: Watch first baseman slug his 52nd homer of 2023
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Braves level NLDS with Phillies on 'unbelievable' outfield double play, MLB
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Phillies oust Braves, reach second straight NLCS
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Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson - and Team - Closing in on History in Month of June - Fastball
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Matt Olson drives in three to help Braves sweep Cardinals
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Matt Olson leads Braves' offense to rout of Pirates
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Athletics Trade Matt Olson To Braves - MLB Trade Rumors
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MLB trends: Matt Olson chasing ultra-rare 60-double season; one reason why the Giants aren't repeating 2021
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Phillies blank Braves 3-0 to win Game 1 of the NLDS
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Matt Olson hits homers 49, 50, not enough as Phillies earn split with Braves