Matt Olson breaks Braves franchise record for consecutive games played
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Matt Olson will set a new Atlanta Braves franchise record for consecutive games played when he takes the field on July 10, 2026. Olson's 741st consecutive game will surpass Dale Murphy's previous record. Since joining the Braves in 2022, Olson has been a consistent presence in the lineup, extending his overall consecutive game streak to 875 games, currently the ninth-longest in MLB history. The Braves face the St. Louis Cardinals in this historic matchup.
- •Olson plays his 741st consecutive game for the Braves.
- •He surpasses Dale Murphy's franchise record.
- •His overall streak reaches 875 games, ninth-longest in MLB.
- •The Braves are competing against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- 7:55 AMESPN MLB — Olson becomes Braves' Iron Man at 741 games
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Olson plays in 741st straight game with Braves to become the franchise's Iron Man
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Olson to break Braves franchise record for consecutive games played on Friday
"Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson made franchise history on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals when he played in his 741st consecutive game for the team to break Dale Murphy’s record of 740 set from 1981 to 1986. Olson signed with Atlanta as a free agent ahead of the 2022 season after playing parts of six seasons with the Oakland Athletics. “It’s quite an accomplishment,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said.
"Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game with the team to pass Dale Murphy as the franchise's new Iron Man.
"Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson will break Dale Murphy's franchise record
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 11, 2026, 7:55 AMOlson becomes Braves' Iron Man at 741 games
Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game with the team to pass Dale Murphy as the franchise's new Iron Man.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:24 AMMatt Olson plays in 741st straight game with Braves to become the franchise's Iron Man
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson made franchise history on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals when he played in his 741st consecutive game for the team to break Dale Murphy’s record of 740 set from 1981 to 1986. Olson signed with Atlanta as a free agent ahead of the 2022 season after playing parts of six seasons with the Oakland Athletics. “It’s quite an accomplishment,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:10 AMMatt Olson to break Braves franchise record for consecutive games played on Friday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson will break Dale Murphy's franchise record
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