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Matt Olson, Reece Blankenship share inspiring friendship
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Braves trade for Athletics' Matt Olson; Freddie Freeman era
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Matt Olson sets Braves franchise record with 52 home runs this season
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Braves first baseman Matt Olson, shaped by bonds forged in Atlanta
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Braves sign Matt Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract
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Matt Olson is the Braves' first baseman, and teammates love him
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Matt Olson to Atlanta, Freddie Freeman likely to sign elsewhere
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Raisel Iglesias, Kenley Jansen happy with surging Braves; Ozzie
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Year 2 provides more comfort for Braves first baseman Matt Olson
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Matt Olson sets Braves franchise record with 52 home runs this season
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Atlanta Braves sign newly acquired Matt Olson to 8-year, $168M
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Matt Olson trade: Braves land 1B from A's, move on from Freddie
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Atlanta Braves: Grading the Matt Olson trade after one month
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Here is what Matt Olson brings to the Atlanta Braves - Battery Power
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