Braves star Freddie Freeman’s formative years in Orange marked by tragedy and support
4 years, 5 months ago

Braves star Freddie Freeman’s formative years in Orange marked by tragedy and support

LA Times  

The Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman walks out of the batting cage Sunday during a workout before the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers in Arlington, Texas. “My time at El Modena is absolutely, um … it’s hard for me to put into words,” Freeman, 31, said. He’s a special man, and I hope that he’s watching this, because he means a great deal not only to me but my whole family.” Freeman’s older brother, Andy, was playing baseball at El Modena when their mother passed away, and Bernard “was absolutely incredible to my brother and my family,” Freeman said. “I have a necklace that unscrews and there’s a piece of her hair inside of it, so she’s always with me everywhere I go.” The memory of his mother was a driving force throughout a distinguished high school career that concluded with a senior season in 2007 during which Freeman hit.417 with five homers and 21 RBIs and went 6-1 with a 1.27 ERA as a pitcher to earn Orange County Register player-of-the-year honors. “We’re taking live batting practice one day, I’m behind the cage, Freddie is up, and we have some pitchers mixing in fastballs and changeups and curveballs,” Bernard said.

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For Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, much of the offseason was a fanfest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

For Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, much of the offseason was a fanfest

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run in Game 1 of the World Series last fall. The second step of virtually every 12-step recovery program states that “we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” For one Dodgers fan, that “power” came in the form of first …

Freddie Freeman’s superhero effort silences Yankee Stadium and inspires the Dodgers
4 months, 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 Hits Historic Walk-Off Grand Slam In Thrilling Dodgers World Series Win
4 months, 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 …

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman expects to be ‘a 100% go’ for Game 1 of the World Series
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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- …

How Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman went from ‘1 percent chance’ of playing in Game 1 to starring in it
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman went from ‘1 percent chance’ of playing in Game 1 to starring in it

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had an alternate lineup written. In his meeting with the Fox broadcasters more than four hours before first pitch, Roberts said of Freeman, “I don’t see him playing tonight.” Freeman’s severely sprained ankle wasn’t improving the way the Dodgers had hoped. I don’t think anything could hold him back.” The first thing Freeman …

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman begins next chapter after his most arduous season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman begins next chapter after his most arduous season

New York Times  

Suited and booted in the aftermath of a celebration, Freddie Freeman reflected on the most difficult months of his career. “Every day it’s a mental grind,” Freeman said last month while standing outside the Dodgers dugout. Freeman used bats the following week with each of his three children’s names — Charlie, Brandon and Maximus — inscribed on the barrel alongside …

Freddie Freeman aiming for NLDS return; Shohei Ohtani making triple crown push
5 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 …

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position
6 months ago

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 9-0 on Monday night, dropping the Braves out of a playoff position. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four hits and two walks in four innings, throwing 72 pitches in his second start since returning from a right arm injury — up from 59 …

Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers’ lineup with his finger still broken, but mind reset
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers’ lineup with his finger still broken, but mind reset

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Freddie Freeman spent his miserable week wandering. “A lot’s been going on the last six, seven weeks,” Freeman said. And now I’m back here and giving everything I can to the game now.” It helped when the Dodgers took two of their three games against Baltimore and expanded their division lead to four games. It also helped that …

Freddie Freeman has hairline fracture, but he won’t miss games for Dodgers
7 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 …

Emotional return of Freddie Freeman is highlight of Dodgers’ win over Phillies
7 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’
7 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 and his wife say their 3-year-old son is home from hospital after 8-day ICU stay
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman and his wife say their 3-year-old son is home from hospital after 8-day ICU stay

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife said Sunday their 3-year-old son, Maximus, was home from the hospital after being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. In a joint social media post, Freddie and Chelsea Freeman said Maximus returned home after an eight-day stay in a pediatric intensive care unit. In a …

Freddie Freeman placed on family emergency list by Los Angeles Dodgers
7 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
7 months, 3 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
8 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
10 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 …

Emmet Sheehan, Freddie Freeman power Dodgers to win over Rockies
1 year, 5 months ago

Emmet Sheehan, Freddie Freeman power Dodgers to win over Rockies

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts congratulates Freddie Freeman on his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence during the eighth inning Wednesday in Denver. Despite an 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday at Coors Field, the Dodgers’ long-shot hopes at earning the No. The Dodgers have plenty of work to do to get there — facing …

Freddie Freeman reaches 200-hit milestone in Dodgers’ loss to Giants
1 year, 6 months ago

Freddie Freeman reaches 200-hit milestone in Dodgers’ loss to Giants

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman acknowledges the fans after recording his 200th hit of the season in a 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday at Dodger Stadium. “It means you’re in there a lot, you’re healthy, you’re playing every day and you had a pretty good year.” It marked the first time in Freeman’s 14-year career he had reached the …

Why Mookie Betts currently holds the edge over Freddie Freeman for NL MVP
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Mookie Betts currently holds the edge over Freddie Freeman for NL MVP

LA Times  

Mookie Betts, right, celebrates with Dodgers teammate Freddie Freeman after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. But there is an intriguing competition brewing in the Dodgers’ dugout, with super utility man Mookie Betts and first baseman Freddie Freeman trying to one-up each other for the right …

Dodgers give Freddie Freeman high marks for his defense. So why do the computers say differently?
1 year, 7 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 crushes two of Dodgers’ five homers in 16-3 blowout of Rangers
1 year, 8 months ago

Freddie Freeman crushes two of Dodgers’ five homers in 16-3 blowout of Rangers

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman connects on a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ 16-3 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Saturday. Freeman smacked a solo home run in the third inning, a two-run shot in the fourth and added two singles to go with his 19th career multihomer game, part of an 18-hit attack …

Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez help power Dodgers’ comeback over Rangers
1 year, 8 months ago

Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez help power Dodgers’ comeback over Rangers

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman pumps his fist after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of an 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Friday. Corey Seager, the former Dodgers shortstop who was the most valuable player of the 2020 World Series, hit a tiebreaking homer for the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning, but the …

Freddie Freeman’s 2,000-hit milestone not enough to lift Dodgers past Astros
1 year, 8 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, 10 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 …

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman provide electricity in Dodgers’ win over Padres
1 year, 10 months ago

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman provide electricity in Dodgers’ win over Padres

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts is congratulated by Freddie Freeman after Betts hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning Friday night. Freddie Freeman and Padres reliever Tim Hill watch the flight of Freeman’s seventh-inning home run for the Dodgers. “And I was able to get a pitch and put a good swing on it too.” After slow opening months — …

‘It was incredible to watch.’ Freddie Freeman’s 15-pitch walk sparks Dodgers offense
1 year, 11 months ago

‘It was incredible to watch.’ Freddie Freeman’s 15-pitch walk sparks Dodgers offense

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Max Muncy, middle, celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning in San Francisco on Wednesday. “I’m still trying to find it,” Freeman said Tuesday night, after a rare 0-for-five performance in which he’d left five runners on base. After Muncy’s first home run in the fifth inning tied …

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

After bumpy start, Freddie Freeman finally feels at home with Dodgers
2 years, 5 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 …

Freddie Freeman on track for batting title; Dodgers win to clinch first-round bye
2 years, 6 months ago

Freddie Freeman on track for batting title; Dodgers win to clinch first-round bye

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, pictured Sept. 3, is on track for his first batting title. “It does for me,” Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman shot back before Monday night’s 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks before a crowd of 44,854 at Chavez Ravine. “That’s how you get points on the board,” said Freeman, in the first year of a six-year, …

Dry eyes, renewed focus — Freddie Freeman is finally a Dodger
2 years, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Emotional Freeman given ovation, ring in return to Atlanta
2 years, 8 months ago

Emotional Freeman given ovation, ring in return to Atlanta

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman expected to be emotional during his anticipated return to Atlanta. “I don’t even know how I’m going to get through this weekend,” Freeman said. The best thing that happened was walking in that first at-bat.” Receiving his 2021 World Series championship ring, presented by Braves manager Brian Snitker in a pregame ceremony, produced more emotions from …

‘Give me a moment’: Freddie Freeman makes emotional return to Atlanta as Dodgers win
2 years, 8 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’s bat stays hot as Dodgers beat Reds 8-4
2 years, 9 months ago

Freddie Freeman’s bat stays hot as Dodgers beat Reds 8-4

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hits an RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning in Cincinnati on Wednesday. “You’re probably gonna see me cry quite a bit on that Friday,” Freeman said last week, looking ahead to the reunion with his former team. He’s a very textbook player and that was a very textbook play.” Dodgers’ Tyler Anderson throws …

Freddie Freeman expresses himself with hugs and a homer in first game vs. Braves
2 years, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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 …

Freddie Freeman crafted his swing with help from father of another Dodgers star
2 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

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

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

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

Freddie Freeman could power Dodgers into MLB's legendary realm
3 years 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’
3 years 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 …

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