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Matt Olson is filling one Braves legend's shoes and pushing another for MVP — his way
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Matt Olson's breakout season could include 60 homers
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With Big Shoes To Fill, Matt Olson Is off on the Right Foot
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Athletics Trade Matt Olson To Braves - MLB Trade Rumors
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2021 MLB Season Preview: Team-by-Team Capsules - The New York Times
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Oakland A's Matt Olson named finalist for 2021 Silver Slugger - Athletics Nation
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MLB trade rumors and news: Braves sign Matt Olson to eight-year, $168 million extension - MLB Daily Dish
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Matt Olson ties another Braves record as fans sing praise of the record-setting slugger - Most underrated season in history
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In hot MLB market, patience takes a backseat to action
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WATCH: Matt Olson slugs 51st home run, ties single-season Braves record with Andruw Jones' 2005 campaign
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Three key stats: Matt Olson's home runs, hard hits and WAR