Can Braves 1B Matt Olson FORCE His Way into the NL MVP Conversation? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Matt Olson’s late three-run homer saves the Braves from a sweep and fuels his case as a potential top-three NL MVP finisher despite lower WAR due to first-base positional adjustments. The Braves’ offense has struggled against quality pitching in recent series, prompting discussion of manufacturing runs and lineup choices. Raisel Iglesias’ recent shakiness and a controversial balk are examined. The episode previews an unusual road trip and a three-game set in Minnesota, outlining pitching matchups and why the Twins remain a dangerous wild-card contender.

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