matt olson

Fantasy baseball: First-base options deeper than you might think

First base traditionally is one of the deepest positions in fantasy baseball.

Inside the first baseman contract trend that Pete Alonso has to deal with

First basemen have seen their salaries drop in relation to other positions, which is one of the reasons why Pete Alonso isn’t in line for a top-five contract.

You won't believe how cheap some Braves playoff tickets are this year

These prices are as hard to beat as the Braves.

Fantasy baseball owners must be able to handle twists and turns of a season

It may have taken place in March, but I remember my fantasy baseball draft in the Cooperstown Classic League as if it were yesterday.

Former Athletics not giving up on Oakland just yet

The A’s announcement that they’ve made a binding agreement to buy land in Las Vegas suggests they could be on the move. Recent crowds indicate folks believe it, too. 

Some Braves home game tickets are cheaper than a burger this season

We found tickets to every single Atlanta Braves home game at Truist Park this season. Some are only $10.

Braves slip past Phillies to even NLDS

Kyle Wright threw six scoreless innings to outduel Zack Wheeler as the host Braves evened the NLDS at one game apiece, blanking the Phillies 3-0.

Mets aces have no answers vs. Braves' big bats

A few of the Braves’ potent bats outmatched the Mets’ dynamic arms through the first two games of the biggest series of the season.

Mets drop out of first place in NL East after falling to Braves again

Max Scherzer allowed two homers and the Mets didn’t hit any in a 4-2 loss Saturday night that left the Braves in first place by a game in the NL...

Who will win the top-heavy NL East?

The Post previews the NL East with the Braves favored to win the division again. The Mets and Phillies aren't far behind.

Why this Yankees offseason will be judged by the free agents they missed and the money they didn’t spend

The Yankees’ tepid approach to baseball’s marquee free agents was predictable — and disappointing as hell.

Blockbuster trade for slugger shakes up MLB

The Braves reportedly traded outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, starting pitcher Ryan Cusick and starting pitcher Joey Estes to land Olson.

Braves' Freddie Freeman backup plan isn't good news for Yankees

If Freddie Freeman leaves Atlanta and does not land in The Bronx, the Yankees could wind up whiffing on two juicy first base options.

How Freddie Freeman, Carlos Correa and the rest of MLB's hot stove could shake out

At some point, the MLB lockout is going to end and there is going to be a flurry of transactional activity. There are three linchpins to that activity.

Braves-A’s trade talks could have big Yankees impact

Freddie Freeman was long expected to find a way back to the Braves, but the World Series champions have reportedly checked in on Matt Olson as a Plan B.

The Yankees' best matches for a trade — and the eye-popping deals they could make

How good a prospect are the Yankees willing to trade? And how much value remains in players such as Miguel Andujar, Deivi Garcia, Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and Luke Voit?

Yankees' dramatic knack will be tested when MLB’s lockout is lifted

Some of the execs who were mildly surprised by the Yankees’ lack of action before the lockout also pointed to Cashman’s traditional willingness to strike quickly, something he’ll have to...

Yankees have short window to protect top prospects

The Yankees have some significant moves to make — and that starts before Friday, MLB’s deadline to add minor leaguers to the 40-man roster or risk losing them to the...

Yankees' options if they don't sign a top shortstop: Sherman

What if they can’t solve shortstop with a significant piece?

What matters most to Odell Beckham Jr.?

Odell Beckham Jr.'s decision on where he plays next will say a lot about what he wants out of his career.