Below is a revised news-style write‑up based on the current facts—and it clears up the confusion:
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**ESPN NEWS | ATLANTA** – Congratulations pour in as Atlanta Braves slugger **Matt Olson** has officially been named the **2024 National League Most Valuable Player**, but the report of him earning *back-to‑back* MVP awards isn’t accurate—he didn’t win the award in 2023.
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### 🏆 **Matt Olson: 2024 NL MVP**
* Olson had a spectacular 2024 campaign: hitting around .300 with roughly 40 home runs and over 120 RBIs, leading the Braves’ offense from first base ([foxsports.com][1], [dsvsports.com][2]).
* His stellar defense at first further solidified his value, making him a top two-way player in the National League ([dsvsports.com][2]).
### 🔍 **Clarifying the MVP Summary**
* The Braves have a history of MVP winners, with Dale Murphy being the first and **only** player in franchise history to win it in consecutive years (1982 and 1983) ([en.wikipedia.org][3]).
* Unlike Murphy, Olson’s MVP honors are not consecutive—his first came in 2024. He did **not** win in 2023.
### 📰 **2023 Season Highlights**
* In 2023, Olson finished with 54 home runs, 139 RBIs, a Silver Slugger, and was a strong contender—finishing fourth in MVP voting—but ultimately did **not** receive the award ([si.com][4]).
* His outstanding offensive performance set the stage, but the official MVP honor did not align until the following year.
### ✅ **The Real Story**
* This fall, Olson celebrates his **first MVP award** (2024), capping off a career-best season in Atlanta.
* If you’re crafting a headline, it should read: **“Matt Olson is crowned 2024 NL MVP”**, not “back‑to‑back MVP.”
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**Bottom line**: Matt Olson is officially the *2024 NL MVP*. While his 2023 season was MVP-caliber, he didn’t secure the award that year—so the “back-to-back” MVP claim is premature.
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