The Atlanta Braves are beginning a massive four-game series on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.Both teams sit atop the NL East standings, with the Phillies currently 4.0 games back of Atlanta for the division lead. That would also carry a guaranteed spot as a top-three seed in the NL.Ahead of Friday’s matchup, which will […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Sudden Matt Olson Change Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY.

Wins Wins and More Wins.

In a 10th-inning rally, the Atlanta Braves handed the Colorado Rockies their 85th loss this season.

Matt Olson's single past first base drove in Brewer Hicklen with the winning run in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday for their seventh straight win. Sean Murphy homered for Atlanta. Ronald Acuña Jr. opened the 10th with a single to left field off Ryan Feltner (5-9) that moved designated runner Brewer Hicklen to third base.

Matt Olson is putting together another monster season for the Braves, and his combination of power, production and consistency has pushed him into the National League MVP conversation. But does he have enough to beat the league’s other superstars?

Even as the body of work grows, the Atlanta Braves' first baseman is still not receiving the level of recognition that he should be getting

The campaigning for Matt Olson as MVP is picking up steam amid the Braves star's sensational season. The post Atlanta Braves Manager Shares Thoughts On Matt Olson’s MVP Case appeared first on HEAVY.

The Braves left Truist Park on Sunday having avoided a sweep while still sitting comfortably ahead in the National League East.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has inserted himself into the NL MVP conversation.