After being ‘blindsided’ by Braves, Freddie Freeman happy to be home with Dodgers
2 years, 9 months ago

After being ‘blindsided’ by Braves, Freddie Freeman happy to be home with Dodgers

LA Times  

Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, left, shares a laugh with Freddie Freeman during the first baseman’s introductory news conference in Phoenix on Friday. “Everyone just welcomed me with open arms.” The only time Freeman’s expression changed was when the subject of his old Atlanta Braves team came up. “But I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else right now.” Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman laughs as he puts on a Dodgers jersey next to Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations. “His name popped up on my phone quite a bit throughout this whole process,” Freeman said, laughing, and Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman added: “Over the years, every time Justin Turner got to first base, he’d have a little word with him about how good he’d look in Dodger blue.” For Friedman, going after Freeman was a no-brainer.

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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 …

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, …

Freddie Freeman lives dream with World Series grand slam
1 month, 4 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 …

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman expects to be ‘a 100% go’ for Game 1 of the World Series
2 months ago

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman expects to be ‘a 100% go’ for Game 1 of the World Series

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman last played on Friday during Game 5 of the NLCS, going 0 for 5 before sitting out Game 6 at Dodger Stadium. Despite missing two of the Dodgers’ final three games in the National League Championship Series, and going just one for 15 in the last three games he has played on a badly sprained right ankle, the …

Freddie Freeman shouldn't be playing for Dodgers in NLCS vs. Mets
2 months ago

Freddie Freeman shouldn't be playing for Dodgers in NLCS vs. Mets

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman tosses his helmet after striking out in the fourth inning of a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday. Dave Roberts, the Dodgers’ manager, made no promises that Freeman would remain in the lineup for Game 6 of the National League championship series. Freddie Freeman stretches to …

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Out for Game 4 of NLCS Against Mets
2 months ago

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Out for Game 4 of NLCS Against Mets

Associated Press  

All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets. Despite playing with a badly sprained and swollen right ankle throughout the postseason, Freeman was able to contribute to the Dodgers' victory with a 10-2 triumph.

Dodgers Hope Freeman Returns for NLDS Game 3 vs Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers Hope Freeman Returns for NLDS Game 3 vs Padres

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers hope Freddie Freeman will return to the lineup for Game 3 of their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Freeman left Game 2 after five innings on Sunday night, when Los Angeles lost 10-2 at Dodger Stadium to even the series at 1. He has a sprained right ankle and is expected to miss …

Freddie Freeman’s ‘borderline miracle’ stolen base in NLDS Game 1 gives Dodgers chills
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman’s ‘borderline miracle’ stolen base in NLDS Game 1 gives Dodgers chills

LA Times  

It wasn’t the most stunning October moment delivered by a gimpy Dodgers player in Chavez Ravine. After leading off the third inning of Saturday night’s National League Division Series-opening 7-5 victory over the the San Diego Padres with a single, Freddie Freeman — playing on a right ankle that was so severely sprained doctors told him “this is a four- …

Freddie Freeman aiming for NLDS return; Shohei Ohtani making triple crown push
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman aiming for NLDS return; Shohei Ohtani making triple crown push

LA Times  

As he hobbled across the field at Dodger Stadium to talk to reporters on Thursday night, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman wore three notable things. “It’s like a grapefruit,” Freeman said of the swelling in his sprained, but not broken, right ankle. “I’m optimistic.” Manager Dave Roberts took that optimism one step further on Friday, saying that he can’t “see …

Dodgers’ decision on Jason Heyward cuts deep for Freddie Freeman and Dave Roberts
4 months ago

Dodgers’ decision on Jason Heyward cuts deep for Freddie Freeman and Dave Roberts

LA Times  

Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward, right, congratulates Freddie Freeman during a game against the Colorado Rockies in June. “It was very challenging, probably one of the tougher things I’ve had to do,” Roberts said before Friday night’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. “It’s above my pay grade about what the decisions and all that stuff are, but just personally, …

Freddie Freeman has hairline fracture, but he won’t miss games for Dodgers
4 months ago

Freddie Freeman has hairline fracture, but he won’t miss games for Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, high-fives a clubhouse attendant while walking next to manager Dave Roberts during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 10. “On the position player side,” he said, “this, since opening day, is as healthy as we’ve been.” Indeed, in a visual reminder of the Dodgers’ offensive potential when at full …

Back with Dodgers, Freddie Freeman details son’s ‘heartbreaking’ fight for life
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Back with Dodgers, Freddie Freeman details son’s ‘heartbreaking’ fight for life

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman looks on with his wife, Chelsea, and sons before a game against the Braves on April 18, 2022. “Max is doing all right … but he’s got to relearn how to do pretty much everything,” Freeman said, pausing several times to rub his eyes and collect his thoughts. “They were ready to call an ambulance for …

Emotional return of Freddie Freeman is highlight of Dodgers’ win over Phillies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Emotional return of Freddie Freeman is highlight of Dodgers’ win over Phillies

LA Times  

A crowd of 48,178 in Dodger Stadium rose to its feet as Freddie Freeman came to the plate in the first inning Monday night, the rousing ovation marking the return of the veteran first baseman from an eight-game absence while his 3-year-old son, Maximus, battled a rare neurological disorder that temporarily paralyzed the toddler. “My dad was — I don’t …

Freddie Freeman returns to the Dodgers after his son’s ‘miraculous recovery’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman returns to the Dodgers after his son’s ‘miraculous recovery’

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday afternoon, clutching a towel and pausing to wipe away tears often as he described the “miracle” that has his youngest son, Maximus, on the road to recovery after a severe illness that left the 3-year-old temporarily paralyzed. “When he was born, we were trying to figure a …

Freddie Freeman placed on family emergency list by Los Angeles Dodgers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman placed on family emergency list by Los Angeles Dodgers

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the family emergency list by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. “He’s on the family emergency list, and I think you have seven days, potentially nine days,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. I don’t know his time, and I know for me, personally, it was just kind of waiting to …

Freddie Freeman scratched from Dodgers lineup to be with family
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman scratched from Dodgers lineup to be with family

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman had started every game at first base this season until Friday, when he traveled back to Los Angeles to be with his ailing son. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the team’s lineup Friday so he could travel to Los Angeles to be with his family, manager Dave Roberts announced. Chelsea Freeman’s post Thursday said the …

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 …

Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández key thrilling walk-off win for Dodgers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández key thrilling walk-off win for Dodgers

LA Times  

Dave Roberts cracked a smile, sighed a deep breath of relief, then started to laugh with a disbelieving shake of his head. In a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, the Dodgers scored twice in the seventh inning, then twice again in the ninth, rallying for their 18th comeback win and, thanks to Teoscar Hernández’s game-winning single, …

Column: Freddie Freeman can still be great. He just has to do more to tap into it
7 months ago

Column: Freddie Freeman can still be great. He just has to do more to tap into it

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam against the Diamondbacks on Monday at Dodger Stadium. “If I’m going to do the same thing I did at 25 and expect the same thing, that’s just not smart.” Which is why Freeman said he recently met with player performance coach Brandon McDaniel and trainer Thomas Albert to discuss what he could do “to …

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 …

Staying sharp and staying healthy. What the Dodgers have to play for this week
1 year, 2 months ago

Staying sharp and staying healthy. What the Dodgers have to play for this week

LA Times  

Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Games like Sunday’s dramatic 3-2, walk-off win over San Francisco, which featured two fifth-inning web gems by second baseman Mookie Betts, Houdini-like escape acts by closer Evan Phillips in the ninth inning and Shelby Miller in the 10th, and Chris Taylor’s game-winning hit on a 100-mph fastball from Giants closer Camilo Doval, can only help. But …

Dodgers give Freddie Freeman high marks for his defense. So why do the computers say differently?
1 year, 4 months ago

Dodgers give Freddie Freeman high marks for his defense. So why do the computers say differently?

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman forces out the Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim during Game 2 of the NLDS last season. Thanks to a daily routine focusing on technique for catching one-hop throws — developed under Atlanta third-base coach Ron Washington and continued with Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel — Freeman has accumulated more “scoops” than any first baseman over the last …

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, J.D. Martinez provide big homers as Dodgers rally to beat Braves
1 year, 7 months ago

Freddie Freeman, J.D. Martinez provide big homers as Dodgers rally to beat Braves

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against his former team, the Braves, in the fifth inning Monday night in Atlanta. “After that first inning,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, “there was a lot of stress.” From then on, however, the Dodgers staged a rally that could have hardly been any better. “We …

‘I let them down.’ Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman laments leaving Canada’s WBC game
1 year, 9 months ago

‘I let them down.’ Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman laments leaving Canada’s WBC game

LA Times  

Canada first baseman Freddie Freeman throws to first for an out against Britain in a World Baseball Classic game Sunday in Phoenix. Freddie Freeman chose club over country Tuesday, the Dodgers first baseman pulling himself from Team Canada’s World Baseball Classic game against Colombia because of a mild right hamstring injury rather than playing through the pain, a decision that …

Why Freddie Freeman feels more settled this year with Dodgers
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Freddie Freeman feels more settled this year with Dodgers

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Jason Heyward, left, Max Muncy, center, and Freddie Freeman walk to the practice fields prior to spring training workouts on Monday. “It’s nice knowing everybody now,” Freeman said of reporting to spring training this year compared to last year. “I think anybody that goes into a new job, you never really know what’s going to happen or how …

Dodgers bats again fall silent after third inning as Padres tie up NLDS
2 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers bats again fall silent after third inning as Padres tie up NLDS

LA Times  

Entering this week’s National League Division Series, the Dodgers seemed to have every advantage over the San Diego Padres. “We got to be better in certain situations,” third baseman Max Muncy said, after the Dodgers failed to score following the third inning for a second straight game. It’s a little frustrating.” Indeed, after Machado opened the scoring for the Padres, …

After bumpy start, Freddie Freeman finally feels at home with Dodgers
2 years, 2 months ago

After bumpy start, Freddie Freeman finally feels at home with Dodgers

LA Times  

There are some days Freddie Freeman’s commute is simple. Then, amid apparent miscommunication between the Braves, Freeman and his agents at Excel, the first baseman was “blindsided” by the Braves’ trade for his de facto replacement, Matt Olson, on March 14. But I’m present and ready to roll.” Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman receives his World Series championship ring from …

Dry eyes, renewed focus — Freddie Freeman is finally a Dodger
2 years, 5 months ago

Dry eyes, renewed focus — Freddie Freeman is finally a Dodger

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman waves to his friends and family in the stands after hitting a solo home run against the Angels on Saturday night at Angel Stadium. A day after being a last-minute addition to the National League All-Star team, the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman held a 51-minute conversation with the media Monday that was notable for what didn’t happen. …

Column: Freddie Freeman plays role of entitled athlete perfectly
2 years, 5 months ago

Column: Freddie Freeman plays role of entitled athlete perfectly

LA Times  

Just when the Freddie Freeman saga couldn’t get any more nauseating, it somehow did. Freeman has spent the last three months on a bizarre public relations campaign to convince Atlanta fans that he didn’t leave the Braves for money, even though he’s now playing for the Dodgers because his former team wouldn’t give him the kind of deal he wanted. …

Despite more off-field agent drama, Freddie Freeman stays hot in Dodgers’ win over Rockies
2 years, 5 months ago

Despite more off-field agent drama, Freddie Freeman stays hot in Dodgers’ win over Rockies

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher German Marquez during the first inning on Wednesday in Denver. Though the Dodgers first baseman had a home run, two hits and a walk in the team’s 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, a new report about Freeman’s free agency process …

Freddie Freeman says situation with agents remains ‘fluid,’ is happy to be a Dodger
2 years, 5 months ago

Freddie Freeman says situation with agents remains ‘fluid,’ is happy to be a Dodger

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman reacts as he is presented his Braves World Series championship ring on June 24 in Atlanta. But the Dodgers first baseman did say the situation remains “fluid” with the representatives who three months led free-agency negotiations that ended with Freeman signing in Los Angeles instead of back with the Atlanta Braves. In his statement to MLB.com, …

‘Give me a moment’: Freddie Freeman makes emotional return to Atlanta as Dodgers win
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Give me a moment’: Freddie Freeman makes emotional return to Atlanta as Dodgers win

LA Times  

Before the Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Braves on Friday, Freddie Freeman walks to the field at Truist Park for the presentation of the 2021 World Series title ring he won with Atlanta. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman reacts as he is presented his 2021 World Series title ring by Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker before Friday’s game. “We’re world champions …

Freddie Freeman expresses himself with hugs and a homer in first game vs. Braves
2 years, 8 months ago

Freddie Freeman expresses himself with hugs and a homer in first game vs. Braves

LA Times  

The strangest day of Freddie Freeman’s professional baseball career, a whirlwind he never thought he’d have to experience, finally became a bit more normal once he stepped into the batter’s box. Freeman fouled off the first pitch he saw, a 97-mph fastball low and away, in his first career appearance against the Braves in the first inning of the Dodgers’ …

Freddie Freeman, Kenley Jansen share spotlight against former teams in Dodgers’ win
2 years, 8 months ago

Freddie Freeman, Kenley Jansen share spotlight against former teams in Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman drops his bat after hitting his first home run as a Dodger against his former team, the Atlanta Braves, during the Dodgers’ 7-4 win Monday. Freddie Freeman faced the Braves for the first time since coming to L.A. in the spring, hitting a home run in his first at-bat against his old club and setting the tone in …

Freddie Freeman is crowned homecoming king in Dodgers’ victory over Reds
2 years, 8 months ago

Freddie Freeman is crowned homecoming king in Dodgers’ victory over Reds

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a run-single by Trea Turner during the eighth inning of a 9-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. In his first regular-season home game since signing with the Dodgers last month, Freddie Freeman delivered the loudest blow in the team’s 9-3 win against the Cincinnati …

Dodgers deliver emotion, history in home-opening win over Reds
2 years, 8 months ago

Dodgers deliver emotion, history in home-opening win over Reds

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman acknowledges the crowd as fans chant “Fred-die!” following his double in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. For only the fourth time in 46 years, the Dodgers’ home opener took place at night, and while Thursday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds initially felt weird, Dodger Stadium was eventually raucous and rollicking and… …

Freddie Freeman crafted his swing with help from father of another Dodgers star
2 years, 8 months ago

Freddie Freeman crafted his swing with help from father of another Dodgers star

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman bats against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. While Shawn was slugging home runs at Chavez Ravine in the early 2000s, his dad, Ira, was helping cultivate the Dodgers’ future first baseman a short drive away, mentoring Freeman with weekly hitting lessons through his Little League and middle school years at an instructional training academy in Santa …

Freddie Freeman, Dodgers display depth in big inning, beat Rockies on opening day
2 years, 8 months ago

Freddie Freeman, Dodgers display depth in big inning, beat Rockies on opening day

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman heads to first after getting hit by a third-inning pitch. Added manager Dave Roberts: “It’s a little microcosm of what we can do.” Will Smith, left, congratulates Chris Taylor after they scored on Gavin Lux’s single in a five-run fourth inning for the Dodgers. The Dodgers’ Walker Buehler gave up two runs in five innings and earned the …

Freddie Freeman begins ‘new chapter’ in his first spring training game with Dodgers
2 years, 9 months ago

Freddie Freeman begins ‘new chapter’ in his first spring training game with Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman runs to second base Tuesday during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds in Phoenix. “I’ve been getting as much work as I can on the back fields but nothing’s like a game,” said Freeman, who beat out a potential double-play grounder in his second at-bat. “This was a good day,” Freeman said, adding: …

Braves GM insists his tears over losing Freddie Freeman to Dodgers were real
2 years, 9 months ago

Braves GM insists his tears over losing Freddie Freeman to Dodgers were real

LA Times  

Alex Anthopoulos said he was too busy Friday to tune in to Freddie Freeman’s introductory news conference as a Dodger. By the end of the day, the Atlanta Braves’ president of baseball operations had struck a deal with former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to complete an indirect exchange of franchise cornerstones between the teams. At one point, Freeman was asked …

Freeman stung by ATL departure, thrilled by Dodgers landing
2 years, 9 months ago

Freeman stung by ATL departure, thrilled by Dodgers landing

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Freddie Freeman admits he’s still baffled and hurt by the way his 15 years with the Atlanta Braves ended. Freeman joined the Dodgers on Friday for his first workout since agreeing to a $162 million, six-year contract to be a centerpiece of Los Angeles’ powerhouse roster. “Everyone has just welcomed me with open arms,” Freeman said from …

‘All bets are off’: The inside story of how the Dodgers lured Freddie Freeman home
2 years, 9 months ago

‘All bets are off’: The inside story of how the Dodgers lured Freddie Freeman home

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman, speaking during his introductory news conference Friday, says he was “blindsided” when the Braves traded for another younger first baseman a week earlier. “We were talking a couple weeks ago,” Freeman’s father, Fred, recalled in a Friday interview, “and he said, ‘Dad, if I’m not a Brave, what do you think? “I didn’t think I’d ever become a …

Commentary: Angry about Dodgers signing Freddie Freeman? Take it up with your owner, not ours
2 years, 9 months ago

Commentary: Angry about Dodgers signing Freddie Freeman? Take it up with your owner, not ours

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman reacts after the Atlanta Braves defeated the Dodgers in Game 6 to win the 2021 National League Championship Series. In Chicago, where Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has entered the bidding for the storied Chelsea club in the English Premier League, a spokesman whispered sweet nothings to the British media about how Ricketts understands “the importance of investing for …

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 …

Dodgers rave about Freddie Freeman addition: ‘This team’s gonna be unbelievable’
2 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers rave about Freddie Freeman addition: ‘This team’s gonna be unbelievable’

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman celebrates his two-run home run for the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the 2021 National League Championship Series against the Dodgers. “He is one of the premier hitters in the game, a guy that can hit left, hit right, can drive runs in,” Roberts said, later adding: “On paper it’s a great ball club. “With what Freddie …

Hernández: Dodgers show Freddie Freeman the love that the Braves wouldn't
2 years, 9 months ago

Hernández: Dodgers show Freddie Freeman the love that the Braves wouldn't

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman celebrates his home run for the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series against the Houston Astros. The Braves make the number crunchers in the Dodgers’ front office look like baseball romantics by comparison, industry insiders questioning the sincerity of Anthopoulos’ tears after Matt Olson was acquired to replace Freeman. The Dodgers don’t sign Freeman …

Freddie Freeman, one of free agency’s biggest prizes, agrees to Dodgers deal
2 years, 9 months ago

Freddie Freeman, one of free agency’s biggest prizes, agrees to Dodgers deal

LA Times  

It lurked in the background throughout Major League Baseball’s three-month lockout. It was only last October that Freeman was opposite the Dodgers, one of the driving forces behind a Braves team that knocked off the Dodgers in six games in the National League Championship Series en route to a World Series championship. The Dodgers weren’t the only suitor for Freeman, …

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