​Atlanta’s Matt Olson, the Gwinnett County native who has become a fixture with the hometown club since being traded to the Braves in 2022, pushed past a Braves legend on Friday to set a new franchise record for consecutive games. Olson, who has appeared in every Braves game since joining the team, extended a remarkable streak that began with his 740th game in Atlanta on Thursday. By reaching his 741st straight game on Friday, he surpassed Dale Murphy to claim the Braves’ all-time consecutive-games mark.
Olson’s current run now stands at 875 consecutive appearances overall, placing him ninth on MLB’s all-time list for consecutive games. He sits just 21 games behind Stan Musial for the No. 8 spot on the prestigious “iron man” leaderboard, edging closer to another historical milestone in the season.
As Olson continues to pile up consecutive appearances, he remains a central figure in Atlanta’s lineup and a symbol of durability for the Braves. His streak is a testament to his endurance and consistency, qualities that have allowed him to not only reach franchise records but also compete at a high level over an extended period.
For context on the all-time leaders in MLB consecutive-game history, the list is led by Cal Ripken Jr. with 2,632 games and Lou Gehrig with 2,130, followed by Everett Scott (1,307), Steve Garvey (1,207), Miguel Tejada (1,152), Billy Williams (1,117), Joe Sewell (1,103), and Stan Musial (895). Olson’s 874 or 875-game mark as of early July slots him ahead of several notable streaks and within striking distance of Musial’s eight-best rung, illustrating just how rare and significant his current streak is within the franchise and the league.