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

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.

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.

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.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Truist Park will host the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night. Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson will be one of the eight players who will compete for the title. Olson replaces his teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who is sitting out due to back tightness.

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?