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

The Atlanta Braves opted for better safe than sorry with their superstar earlier this week and it paid off with Wednesday night's performance

Atlanta Braves hitter Drake Baldwin, right, is greeted by teammate Matt Olson (28) after hitting a three-run home run in the top of the first inning off Athletics pitcher Mitch Spence (28) on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS [email protected]

Matt Olson had a grand slam among his three hits, and the Atlanta Braves used a seven-run sixth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Wednesday night.

While Matt Olson has still be great for the Atlanta Braves this year, his game has looked a little different due to lack of consistent power.

Neither the Atlanta Braves nor the Athletics are having the seasons they envisioned for themselves when the year began. For Atlanta, injuries have been a big fa