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Braves trade for Athletics' Matt Olson; Freddie Freeman era appears to be over in Atlanta
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Maybe we do deserve nice things' - Atlanta Braves turn World Series celebration into weeklong party - ESPN
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Matt Olson is the Braves' first baseman, and teammates love him - The Athletic
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Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams –
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Atlanta Braves: Reasons to be Optimistic About Matt Olson
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Matt Olson traded to Braves
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2023 Atlanta Braves All-Stars: Olson: 'I think 10-year-old Matt thought it'd be really cool' to be an All-Star as a Brave
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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
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Atlanta Braves Have Hometown Stars in Matt Olson and Michael Harris - The New York Times
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Atlanta Braves Have Hometown Stars in Matt Olson and Michael Harris - The New York Times
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Atlanta Braves keep rolling without Freddie Freeman, Dansby Swanson
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Olson, Riley start 5-HR night, Braves rout Royals 10-3 – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
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Braves' new contracts set them up for long-term success