The National League was victorious in the 2025 All-Star Game, and two Atlanta Braves were part of the win. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson represented the Braves at this year’s All-Star Game, and though their playing time was limited, they each logged some nice plays.

The Atlanta Braves first baseman eventually locked in, but he fell short of advancing past the first round of the Home Run Derby

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman thinks Matt Olson, who succeeded him on the Braves, is doing just fine. Both are at the All-Star Game.

Olson took some good cuts and the hometown crowd was certainly behind him but it didn’t translate into a deep run for Atlanta’s first baseman.

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first to commit to the event, to be held at his home yard, Truist Park in Atlanta. However, one day after the field was finalized, MLB announced that his teammate Matt Olson would replace him.

The field for the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby underwent a late-hour change Saturday, as Matt Olson of the host Atlanta Braves was announced as a replacement for teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who will no longer participate.

Raleigh will become the second-ever player to switch hit in the Derby ( Adley Rutschman in 2023, lost 2nd round), plus no catcher has ever won the derby. This is year 39 of the event, so odds are against Raleigh despite him being the favorite.

Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson represented his home town in the 2025 Home Run Derby but fell just short against an impressive field of home run hitters.

Braves slugger Matt Olson sat in the stands 25 years ago when Turner Field hosted the 2000 MLB Home Run Derby.

When Matt Olson was recently asked a second time about attending the 2000 Home Run Derby with his parents at Turner Field, Braves teammate Chris Sale quickly turned his head and said, “Wait, you were actually there?