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April 09, 2022: Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson rounds third base on his way to home plate during the third inning of a MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist
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WATCH: Matt Olson goes deep to give the Braves a 4-3 lead in the fifth - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Matt Olson contract: Braves sign first baseman to eight-year, $168 million deal - Sports Illustrated
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Atlanta, GA, USA. 09th Apr, 2022. Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson runs towards home plate during the seventh inning of a MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park in
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Matt Olson homers again, Braves hold off Reds
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Matt Olson homers again, Braves hold off Reds
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Matt Olson's river slam, 08/24/2022
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WATCH: Matt Olson goes deep to give the Braves a 4-3 lead in the fifth - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Olson's 2-run HR in 1st helps Braves overpower Red Sox 9-3
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Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson Homers His Way into Exclusive All-Time Group on Thursday - Fastball
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Atlanta Braves agree to 8-year, $168 million contract with first baseman Matt Olson
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Starling Marte grounds out, third baseman Austin Riley to first baseman Matt Olson., 08/18/2022
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Matt Olson - Wikipedia
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Braves vs. Dodgers Player Props: Matt Olson – September 2