Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
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Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block

Associated Press  

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. Freeman hit the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history. “That’s as good as it gets right there,” said Freeman, who was named World Series MVP. “It might be the greatest baseball moment I’ve ever witnessed,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, “and I’ve witnessed some great ones.” The ball landed in the right-field pavilion, where it was corralled by 10-year-old Zachary Ruderman, who lives in the Venice section of Los Angeles.

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Kid makes family more than $1 million after Freddie Freeman grand slam ball he caught sells
1 week, 1 day ago

Kid makes family more than $1 million after Freddie Freeman grand slam ball he caught sells

LA Times  

A sports memorabilia auction is never as gripping as the ballgame that gave the item being auctioned immense value. The moment will forever live among the very best in Dodgers history, rivaling Kirk Gibson’s eerily similar walk-off homer in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. We are thrilled at the result and are honored to handle one of the …

Freddie Freeman is latest Dodgers World Series legend for the ages
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman is latest Dodgers World Series legend for the ages

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman was welcomed on Friday to the rest of his life. “I’m glad I did because we got a championship now.” Freddie Freeman hits a walk-off grand slam against the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series on Oct. 25. “The whole postseason we kept going up to Freddie and saying, ‘Hey, we got you, we know you’re …

After setting a home-run record, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After setting a home-run record, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP

NPR  

After setting a home-run record, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP toggle caption Harry How/Getty Images To Freddie Freeman, history felt like floating. Freeman's historic exclamation point on Game 1 of this year's series between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees was an all-time highlight by itself — "as good as it gets," Freeman said …

Hall of Fame won’t get Freddie Freeman’s grand slam ball, but Dodgers donate World Series memorabilia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hall of Fame won’t get Freddie Freeman’s grand slam ball, but Dodgers donate World Series memorabilia

LA Times  

The most valuable piece of memorabilia from the Dodgers’ World Series championship run is easily identified. It’s the baseball struck by Freddie Freeman that landed in the right-field pavilion in the 10th inning of Game 1, the first walk-off grand slam in fall classic history. David Kohler, president of SCP Auctions, said the collection would be worth “$100,000-plus” at auction …

Dodgers' Epic Comeback Extends World Series Domination, Secures Second Title in Five Seasons
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Epic Comeback Extends World Series Domination, Secures Second Title in Five Seasons

Al Jazeera  

The Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious against the New York Yankees in a thrilling seven-game World Series showdown, clinching their second consecutive championship in five seasons. Despite trailing 5-0 in Game 5, the Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback, scoring five unearned runs in the fifth inning to tie the game at 5-5. In the eighth inning, they secured the win …

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Extend Lead in World Series
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Extend Lead in World Series

China Daily  

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first inning, extending the Dodgers' lead to 3-0. Walker Buehler pitched a dominant five-hitter, striking out five batters and allowing only two hits. The Dodgers have now won …

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Move Closer to Championship
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Move Closer to Championship

China Daily  

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer, Walker Buehler pitched a dominant 5-hitter, and the Dodgers built a 3-0 lead in the first inning. The Dodgers plan to send their fourth bullpen game of the postseason in …

Dodgers Clinch 4-2 Lead in World Series Against Yankees
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Clinch 4-2 Lead in World Series Against Yankees

Associated Press  

The Dodgers clinched a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series, extending their lead to 3-0 in the crucial matchup. Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer, and Walker Buehler pitched a dominant 5-hitter, striking out five batters. The Dodgers dominated the game from the start, scoring runs in the first inning and holding …

Freddie Freeman’s superhero effort silences Yankee Stadium and inspires the Dodgers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman’s superhero effort silences Yankee Stadium and inspires the Dodgers

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman had already done plenty to infuriate fans of the New York Yankees, the Dodgers first baseman crushing a dramatic walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning of the World Series opener and a solo homer in a Game 2 victory. “F— you, Freddie!” Freeman responded to the Bronx cheer by rewarding one of those fans with a souvenir, …

Kid thought he was going to dentist. Dad took him to World Series and he caught Freddie Freeman’s grand slam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kid thought he was going to dentist. Dad took him to World Series and he caught Freddie Freeman’s grand slam

LA Times  

Long encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary Ruderman was told by his parents Friday that he could leave his fifth-grade class early because he had an orthodontist appointment to get his braces removed. But Zachary’s elation was nothing compared to what he felt in the bottom of the 10th inning when Freeman’s game-winning grand slam headed right at him. …

Freddie Freeman's Historic Grand Slam and Triumphant Return to the World Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman's Historic Grand Slam and Triumphant Return to the World Series

Associated Press  

Freddie Freeman secures a World Series moment with a winning grand slam for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite battling an ankle injury, he delivers a memorable performance in Game 1, hitting a grand slam and a triple in the first inning. His performance inspires his teammates and leads the Dodgers to victory in the opener of the World Series.

Freddie Freeman Hits Historic Walk-Off Grand Slam In Thrilling Dodgers World Series Win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman Hits Historic Walk-Off Grand Slam In Thrilling Dodgers World Series Win

Huff Post  

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting a walk-off grand slam during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series …

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1

NPR  

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1 toggle caption Ashley Landis/AP LOS ANGELES — A nail-biter all night with a Hollywood ending. Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over …

Freddie Freeman lives dream with World Series grand slam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman lives dream with World Series grand slam

LA Times  

By the time Freddie Freeman walked into the interview room at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, he’d already been mobbed by his teammates at home plate, embraced everyone from reliever Blake Treinen to owner Mark Walter, run to the backstop to the share the moment with his father, had a five-gallon water cooler emptied on him in the middle of …

Freddie Freeman's Grand Slam Sends Dodgers to World Series Win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman's Grand Slam Sends Dodgers to World Series Win

CNN  

Freddie Freeman's dramatic grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees, marking the first walk-off grand slam in the tournament's history. The thrilling contest showcased the contrasting styles of the two teams, with the Dodgers employing a patient approach and the Yankees relying on power hitting. …

Freddie Freeman is Kirk Gibson in Dodgers' Game 1 World Series win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman is Kirk Gibson in Dodgers' Game 1 World Series win

LA Times  

A walk-off World Series home run. It sure seemed like it, Gibson 2.0 appearing when Freeman’s grand slam gave the Dodgers a 6-3 victory that was crazily uncanny in its similarities to the franchise’s great World Series moment in 1988. × Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees. “You …

Freddie Freeman's Dramatic Grand Slam Lifts Dodgers to Game 1 Win in World Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman's Dramatic Grand Slam Lifts Dodgers to Game 1 Win in World Series

CNN  

Freddie Freeman's dramatic grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series ensured the most anticipated matchup in years would live up to the hype. With his Los Angeles Dodgers trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the 10th inning, down to their last out, Freeman took the first pitch he saw into the right field grandstand at Dodger Stadium and …

Freddie Freeman makes history with walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of World Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman makes history with walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of World Series

LA Times  

The swing was honed on the sandlots of suburban Orange County, the product of years of daily batting practice between a son and his dad. × Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees. “Outside of the fist pumps.” Freddie Freeman lifts hits bat immediately after hitting a walk-off grand …

Freddie Freeman grand slam powers Dodgers to victory over Red Sox
5 months ago

Freddie Freeman grand slam powers Dodgers to victory over Red Sox

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Freddie Freeman provided the thunder in Dodger Stadium on Friday night, lining a grand slam into the right-field bullpen in the eighth inning to turn what looked like a desultory loss to the Boston …

How Freddie Freeman — now back on a hitting streak — worked through early-season slump
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How Freddie Freeman — now back on a hitting streak — worked through early-season slump

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of Sunday’s game against the Blue Jays. “And I’m not being consistent right now.” That, at least, was what Freeman was feeling two weeks ago, in the midst of an eight-for-47 stretch that dropped his batting average to.259. “I’m not hitting the pitches I’d …

Freddie Freeman’s 2,000-hit milestone not enough to lift Dodgers past Astros
1 year, 5 months ago

Freddie Freeman’s 2,000-hit milestone not enough to lift Dodgers past Astros

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman acknowledges the crowd after hitting a double in the eighth inning Sunday for his 2,000th career hit. Freeman’s two hits Sunday didn’t add up to a win, not on a day in which starter Tony Gonsolin gave up four runs in five innings, the Astros scored their automatic runner in both the 10th and 11th …

Freddie Freeman could power Dodgers into MLB's legendary realm
2 years, 9 months ago

Freddie Freeman could power Dodgers into MLB's legendary realm

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman celebrates after hitting a home run in Game 6 of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros in November. “It’s going to be cool to look back and say this is a lineup that I was a part of,” outfielder AJ Pollock said Thursday, a day after the Dodgers agreed to a six-year, $162-million contract …

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