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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers
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Player Snapshot: Matt Olson - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves
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Year 2 provides more comfort for Braves first baseman Matt Olson
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Year 2 provides more comfort for Braves first baseman Matt Olson
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How new Braves first baseman Matt Olson's franchise-record deal
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Braves will be better off with Matt Olson in coming seasons
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Photos: Braves welcome new first baseman Matt Olson at spring training
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Everything to know entering MLB Opening Day - The Athletic
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Everything to know entering MLB Opening Day - The Athletic
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Matt Olson to Atlanta, Freddie Freeman likely to sign elsewhere
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Matt Olson trade marks the beginning of a Braves dynasty
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Braves sign new 1B Matt Olson to 8-year, $168 million contract