The Latest Breaking News from Matt Olson

Unlikely Hero Ray Kerr Silences Phillies As Braves Advance to NLDS

Atlanta tabbed a pitcher who had started just once for them this season to start Thursday’s Game 3 with the season on the line. He worked wonders.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

Ranking the Lineups of the 14 Remaining MLB Postseason Contenders

They say pitching wins championships, but you’ve gotta score runs to win ballgames.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26

Predicting the 2026 All-MLB Teams

The best players in baseball will be recognized as members of the All-MLB team at the end of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

The Braves Have Done Something for the First Time Since They Were the Boston Beaneaters

A 25-10 start has Atlanta comfortably atop the NL East.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Checking In on MLB’s Award Races After One Month: Cy Shohei?

What do MLB's MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year Award races look like after the season's first full month?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

Yandy Diaz and Matt Olson named MLB Players of the Week

Yandy Diaz and Matt Olson named MLB Players of the Week. We take a look at their stats for the season and week.

The Sports Daily · Sep 23, 2025

Inside the 138-year-old shipwreck now worth $250,000

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Shipwreck found at bottom of lake after being undisturbed for 138 years: ‘I was surprised no one had come across it’

‘This object that maybe could be a shipwreck, maybe it's not,’ Matt Olson said

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Braves Mascot Blooper Was in Shambles After Matt Olson's Home Run Derby Elimination

Blooper was not taking Olson's Home Run Derby elimination very well.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025

Cruz hits 513-foot homer, joins Raleigh, Caminero and Buxton in Home Run Derby semifinals

Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz hit a 513-foot drive over Truist Park’s right-center field seats while advancing to the second round of the All-Star Home Run Derby along with Seattle’s Cal Raleigh, Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero and Minnesota’s Byron Buxton

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025