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Extending Young Nucleus Keeps Atlanta Braves Competitive In Difficult National League East
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Atlanta Braves sign Matt Olson to 8-year, $168 million deal through 2029 season - ESPN
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Braves' new contracts set them up for long-term success
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Matt Olson excited for 'normal' Spring Training after whirlwind 2022 - Battery Power
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Atlanta Braves' MLB dominance is backed by an unrivaled team chemistry
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BREAKING: Matt Olson, Braves agree to $168 million contract extension
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Michael Harris II saves Braves: 'It's just one of those things you dream of', Baseball
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Atlanta Braves Have Hometown Stars in Matt Olson and Michael Harris - The New York Times
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If There Was One Place to Go, That's the Place to Do It”- Matt Olson Shares His Excitement to Play for the World Champions Atlanta Braves - EssentiallySports
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Former Athletics turned MLB All-Stars react to team's new direction – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Matt Olson nominated for Roberto Clemente Award by Atlanta Braves - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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5-at-10: Braves big hole, Athletes getting into physical confrontations, Aikman's comments spark controversy
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Atlanta Braves' MLB dominance is backed by an unrivaled team chemistry
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How Matt Olson has been a role model for his high school coach's kids
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Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play