Matt Olson's strong season raises MVP conversation for Braves first baseman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Matt Olson is demonstrating impressive performance for the Atlanta Braves this season, including 36 home runs and an.865 OPS. Despite his accomplishments, he trails behind Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani in the MVP race. Olson's consistency has been vital for the Braves, contributing significantly to their lineup resilience. With the postseason approaching, he has a chance to enhance his candidacy further if he finishes strong in September.
- •Olson has 36 home runs and 77 RBIs this season.
- •Current MVP polls favor Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani.
- •Olson finished fourth in NL MVP voting in 2023.
- •He leads MLB with 66 extra-base hits.
- •A strong September could change MVP race dynamics.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Is Matt Olson being overlooked in the National League MVP race?
"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?
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