Olson’s ironman stretch is now 746 straight games, moving into 12th on MLB’s all-time list and tying Pete Rose. It’s the fifth-longest streak in the expansion era, and if he keeps going through 2026 he’d climb to eighth. The Braves’ stalwart first baseman isn’t just durable; he’s delivering power and defense, making him a foundations-level asset for fantasy lineups every day.

The piece also nods to broader MLB narratives, like Soto, Naylor and Raleigh helping revive stolen-base intrigue, signaling a multi-stat offensive backdrop that could sustain strong counting stats for Olson and teammates. In fantasy terms, Olson’s daily presence reduces lineup juggling and enhances stability in runs and RBIs while the Braves’ lineup supports big-power seasons from its cornerstones.

Edward Sylvester Nolan, nicknamed The Only Nolan, forged a late-1800s Philly legacy as a lefty who also saw time in the outfield and on the infield. His MLB run spanned 1878–1885 with stops in Indianapolis, Cleveland, Allegheny City, Wilmington, and Philadelphia, finishing with a 23-52 record and a 2.98 ERA across 676 innings, plus a meager .077 batting line in 29 plate appearances for Philly. This week, Nolan Hoffman pitched for Philadelphia on Monday, reviving the nickname’s lineage as the Phillies’ modern Nolan—and a wink at the franchise’s long echo of names across eras.

Beyond that thread, the piece packs in a quick-hitting MLB snapshot: Soto, Naylor and Raleigh are highlighted for stolen-base chatter, with a broader slate of news—Judge, Kershaw, Harper, Olson and even Dale Murphy—popping up as current-mile markers in the fantasy-sphere. It’s a reminder that a single game can connect centuries of Phillies lore to today’s rosters and daily fantasy decisions.

The historical arc centers on Nolan’s birth in 1855 in Trenton, Canada, his long NL/AA/UA journey, and his death in 1913 in Paterson, NJ. The Monday start with Hoffman acts as a playful bridge between dusty 19th‑century Philly baseball and the present-day rotation, suggesting that lineage, narrative, and statlines still tilt the fantasy landscape.

Atlanta fell 13 9 to Chicago in a wild series opener that flipped early momentum. Spencer Strider could not locate the zone, delivering 3 innings of 10 hits and 7 earned runs, lifting his season ERA to 5.24. The Braves finally cracked the scoreboard when Ronald Acuña Jr drove in Matt Olson for the first run in the fifth, followed by Michael Harris II and Jurickson Profar launching two run homers in the sixth. Profar added a third run with a homer in the eighth as Vidal Bruján pushed Eli White across on an RBI single for a sixth run.

Chicago built the high scoring night by abusing Strider and then rolling with consistent power from its lineup, a sharp contrast to Braves on the road streak. Bryce Elder is lined up to take the ball next, in hopes of righting the ship for Atlanta. The White Sox prevailed with a homer heavy attack, making this opener feel like a swingy fantasy episode where multi category contributions from Acuña, Olson, Harris II, Profar and Bruján could shift the next day’s lineup chips.

Fantasy takeaway centers on the Braves to lean on Acuña Jr, Olson, Harris II and Profar for offensive consistency, with Bruján and Eli White offering depth and potential stolen base or run scenarios. Striders next start becomes a focal point for Braves backers, while Elders matchup will be watched closely for potential bounce back performances as Atlanta looks to even the series.

Ronald Acuña Jr. nears a return as Atlanta weighs rest vs. reps for a team out of the NL playoff chase. Acuña is posting a premium slash this season (.306/.429/.577) with 14 homers and 26 RBIs in 55 games, but a calf issue since July 29 has fans debating whether he should play again this year. The Braves pivot around a largely rebuilt supporting cast—Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson, Michael Harris II, Nick Allen, and Drake Baldwin—while Spencer Strider and Dylan Lee remain from the 2021 title group. The Mets loom as the rival in the race and social media chatter shows plenty of fans arguing for rest to protect his long-term value. The decision to rest Acuña versus push him for short-term help will ripple through Braves fantasy value for Harris II, Olson, and the rest of the lineup.

Rest versus reps isn’t the only theme; Acuña’s health and ramp timing could shape late-season innings for Braves hitters and impact daily fantasy allocations. If Acuña returns with limited action, Harris II and Olson could see elevated opportunity, while Strider continues to anchor a still-young rotation. Mets series dynamics add another layer for speculative bets on how Atlanta finishes the campaign, making Acuña’s status one of the season’s pivotal fantasy storylines.