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Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuna Jr. in Home Run Derby

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MLB Home Run Derby: Matt Olson went as a fan in 2000. Now, he’ll get to compete in it

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

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MLB Home Run Derby: Matt Olson sat in the stands 25 years ago. Now, he’ll get to compete in it

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

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Reports: Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuna Jr. in Home Run Derby

Matt Olson will replace Atlanta Braves teammate and fellow All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. in Monday's Home Run Derby. This marks Olson's second Home Run Derby after he participated in 2021 when he was with the Oakland Athletics.

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Braves News: Trade Rumors, Tate Southisene Headlines MLB Draft Day 1, Matt Olson, more

However, the eyes of many in Braves Country became focused on Atlanta as All-Star festivities continued and the 2025 MLB Draft began on Sunday. And for Day 1, Atlanta left little ...

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MLB Home Run Derby pitchers 2025: Here's who will throw to each hitter, from Cal Raleigh to Matt Olson

Rooker has tabbed his childhood hitting coach as his HR Derby pitcher. Joe Caruso began coaching Rooker when the Athletics' slugger was 9, and he remained in that role until Rooker graduated high ...