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Matt Olson just shattered the Atlanta Braves’ all-time consecutive games record with 741 straight appearances, dethroning Dale Murphy after 40 years — and it’s just the tip of the iceberg. His overall streak of 875 games puts him ninth in MLB history, with his last absence dating back to a May 2021 eye injury. Manager’s raving? Absolutely — playing nearly every day for years is no small feat. While Cal Ripken’s record is in a different stratosphere, Olson’s consistency is still jaw-dropping. He’s just 21 games shy of Stan Musial’s eighth-place spot, aiming for 900 games by early August — and could hit 1,103 (Joe Sewell’s mark) by 2027. He’s also on track to become the first Braves player to reach 800 games for the club, expected around September 15. This isn’t just stats — it’s legacy in the making.

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