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Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves and Home Run Derby

Major League Baseball · 4h

Atlanta native Olson excited to show off hometown during All-Star festivities

Matt Olson is living the dreams he had while growing up in suburban Atlanta. The Braves first baseman attended Parkview High School in nearby Lilburn, Ga., and was drafted by the A’s in the first round of the 2012 Draft.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Reports: Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuna Jr. in Home Run Derby

Matt Olson will replace Atlanta Braves teammate and fellow All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. in Monday's Home Run Derby. This marks Olson's second Home Run Derby after he participated in 2021 when he was with the Oakland Athletics.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 2d

Braves' Matt Olson Replacing Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2025 MLB Home Run Derby

Olson hit in the 2021 derby while a member of the then Oakland Athletics.Acuña was expected to make his third appearance.Olson is not as popular a player as Acuña, so it's definitely disappointing for the home crowd that Acuña will not be in the event.

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Home Run Derby 2025 field: Matt Olson replaces Braves teammate Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first to commit to the event, to be held at his home yard, Truist Park in ...

SB Nation on MSN2h

Matt Olson looks to defend home turf in 2025 MLB Home Run Derby

Atlanta’s All-Star first basemen will be in the center of the spotlight tonight as he swings with the best that MLB has to ...

Sporting News7h

What happened to Ronald Acuna Jr.? Why Braves star was replaced by teammate Matt Olson for Home Run Derby

Truist Park has a hometown favorite to cheer on in the Home Run Derby, but it isn't the player originally chosen to participate.

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MLB Home Run Derby: Matt Olson went as a fan in 2000. Now, he’ll get to compete in it

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Truist Park will host the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night. Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson will ...

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Braves’ Matt Olson’s All-Star nod ‘special’ for more reasons than one

Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson reflects on an emotional 2025 MLB All-Star nod to play in his hometown at Truist ...

SB Nation on MSN13h

Braves News: Trade Rumors, Tate Southisene Headlines MLB Draft Day 1, Matt Olson, more

The Braves made a few roster moves on Sunday, adding Davis Daniel (who did decent in his spot start on Sunday) and veteran ...

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