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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman recently returned to the diamond after missing time to be with his son in the hospital. As the Freeman family battled through the scary experience, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper wanted to ensure that they know he has their backs. Harper texted Freeman throughout his son’s stay at […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman finally returned to action on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium after over a week of absence to take care of his ailing son, Maximus, who dealt with a health scare. Freeman was emotional in his first game back, especially with all the support […]

Freddie Freeman is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers after tending to his son, Maximus, who has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. Thankfully, he is expected to make a full recovery. Max spent eight days in a pediatric intensive care unit after going into paralysis. Freddie left the Dodgers to […]

It has been a difficult week for Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman recently requested a leave of absence from the Dodgers as he tended to his son Maximus who was hospitalized and even required intensive care amid a battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome. The good news is that Maximus, after spending nine days […]

Freddie Freeman is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers and his three-year-old son is back at home after a scary hospital stay. Freeman updated reporters on his son Max’s health before LA’s game Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Wearing a #MAXSTRONG t-shirt, Freeman said that doctors expect his son to make a full recovery. […]

First baseman Freddie Freeman is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup today against the Philadelphia Phillies after missing the previous eight games while he was with his ailing three-year-old son, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Freddie Freeman’s son, Maximus, had been receiving treatment for a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers community received good news on Sunday when it was announced that Freddie Freeman’s son had returned home from the hospital. Many expressed their relief, including team part-owner Magic Johnson. Posting on X, Johnson shared the news to his followers. “Cookie and I are overjoyed that our prayers have been answered!” Johnson […]

It has been a tough few days for Freddie Freeman and his family. The Los Angeles Dodgers star probably had sleepless nights at the hospital after his son was admitted to the intensive care unit for eight days. Finally, it looks like some good news has struck them. Chelsea Freeman, Freddie’s wife and Maximus’ mom, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a strong first half to the 2024 season. However, one of Los Angeles’ stars is dealing with a health scare in his family. Freddie Freeman’s three-year-old son Maximus was hospitalized during the last week of July. However, Freeman’s wife Chelsea provided a hopeful update on their son’s status on […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is away from the team as he deals with the hospitalization of his son. Manager Dave Roberts says that absence is expected to extend through the Padres series, per Fabian Ardaya from The Athletic. Freeman and the Dodgers have not announced a return date. Freeman missed his first […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a move on star Freddie Freeman that puts him on the Emergency Family Leave list according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic as his three-year old son, Maximus, was hospitalized this week. Coinciding with the move of the first baseman being put on the Emergency Family List, the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play a series against the streaking Houston Astros, but they will have to start the three-game set without star first baseman Freddie Freeman. That’s because Freeman has been called back home to Los Angeles because his son son has been hospitalized. Freddie Freeman hasn't missed a game this season and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 5-1 to finish off a series sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The Dodgers had hoped that the matchup between the two best teams in the National League would act as a sort of litmus test. If it did, they failed, especially since the Phillies outscored […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West despite dealing with a plethora of injury concerns. Starting pitcher Bobby Miller and third baseman Max Muncy are among LA’s players who are currently on the injured list. MLB.com reports that Muncy is expected to return around mid-to-late June. The third baseman is battling […]

Today’s MLB slate is brimming with excitement, featuring a series of matchups that promise to captivate fans and bettors alike. Among the games, a few stand out for their potential home run props, given the matchups and recent performances of key players. Starting with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the New York Mets, all eyes […]

As we dive into today’s MLB slate, the excitement is palpable with several matchups poised to deliver thrilling baseball action giving us some great MLB home run props. Among the highlights, the Los Angeles Angels facing off against the Houston Astros stands out as a game to watch, especially with the Angels’ Taylor Ward and […]

On Saturday evening, Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up an impressive road win vs their southern California rivals, the San Diego Padres, by a final margin of 5-0. The win pushed the Dodgers’ overall record to 27-14, meaning they’ve won almost twice as many games as they’ve lost so far in 2024, […]

While Friday night was jam packed with sports on television like the NBA Playoffs, there was an exciting baseball game that unfortunately ended in a loss for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they fell to the San Diego Padres, 2-1. How they lost was brutal as it came at the hands of a walk-off hit […]

In the 2023 playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers were upset by the Arizona Diamondbacks. LA returned to Chase Field in Arizona on Monday for a rematch with the D’Backs and earned an 8-4 victory. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 2-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in the win. Hernandez, who is tied for second […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman finds himself mired in a hitting slump early in the season. The smooth-swinging lefty is just 3/27 over his last seven games, a stretch that has seen the Dodgers go just 2-5. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed Freeman’s struggles on Saturday: Dave Roberts on expectations for Gavin Stone, […]

Imagine telling someone in October 2021 that in less than 1,000 days, defending NL MVP and World Series champ Freddie Freeman and soon-to-be AL MVP Shohei Ohtani would play on the same baseball team. Oh, and that team happens to also have Mookie Betts, who would be playing shortstop. It would be impressive if that […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers charge into the early stages of the 2024 season with an 8-4 record, leading the NL West, their powerhouse offense has been nothing short of spectacular, as advertised. But no team is perfect, not even the daunting Dodgers. Leading the league in home runs, runs, and RBI, and ranking third […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night by a final score of 5-4. Los Angeles jumped out to an early lead, something that has become a trend and starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is taking notice. “Yeah, it’s awesome,” Glasnow said in reference to the Dodgers’ impressive offensive performance to begin […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their winning ways on Monday night with an 8-3 win over the rival San Francisco Giants. While stars Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman showed up big in clutch moments, under-the-radar offseason acquisitions James Paxton and Teoscar Hernandez were key contributors in the win. Freeman spoke about both players, per Jack […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed catcher Will Smith to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension in spring training. Smith, one of MLB’s best catchers, is set to potentially finish his career in Los Angeles. The Dodgers star recently addressed the extension during an appearance on Foul Territory. “It’s exciting. You know, it’s something I think […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their Opening Day matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, a performance that included the home debut of baseball icon Shohei Ohtani, who notched two base hits on the day. The Dodgers got three runs batted in from Freddie Freeman and six innings of strong work from starting pitcher […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made arguably the most monumental move of the offseason when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million contract. While Freddie Freeman was happy to see Ohtani on the Dodgers, even he was a bit surprised by the price tag. Ohtani took $680 million in deferred money that doesn’t kick in […]

Boppers. Mashers. Sluggers. It’s another installment of our MLB positional rankings and today, we’re breaking out the big bats. It’s time to talk about first base—a position where if you can hit, that’s pretty much all that matters. The current crop of MLB first basemen is an exceptionally fun group—longtime superstars​, guys with 50-homer seasons, […]

For the first time in league history, MLB is headed to South Korea. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will kick off the 2024 season with the MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024, where the two teams are playing a handful of exhibition games before facing each other in the first regular-season games […]

From 2010-2014, Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward were teammates on the Atlanta Braves. While they both now play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Freeman still hasn’t forgotten about his time with Heyward on the Braves. Players around the league were asked to say something positive about one of their teammates. Freeman took his response seriously […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers essentially have an All-Star team after having one of the most successful offseasons in MLB history. As a result, the lineup is looking incredibly strong. When asked about his spot in the lineup, Freddie Freeman admitted he’s not worried one bit. It looks like Freeman will be batting second or third […]

First baseman Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently gearing up for a 2024 season in which anything short of a World Series title will be considered a major failure. Freeman has enjoyed great productivity in each of his first two seasons since ditching the Atlanta Braves for the Dodgers; however, both of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a big offseason, which was highlighted by signing superstar Shohei Ohtani to a historic contract. Los Angeles added plenty of other talent and they already featured an impressive roster. So when it comes to selecting just one X-factor, the choice is quite difficult. In all reality, the Dodgers’ X-factor would […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their Fan Fest for 35,000 fans on Saturday, and manager Dave Roberts got a huge cheer when he revealed the top three of his 2024 batting order, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN: “Dave Roberts just revealed the top three of his lineup to the fans here at Fan Fest […]

After adding Shohei Ohtani, the prize of the MLB offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers wasted no time putting the star player to work. Ohtani reportedly joined fellow teammates Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in the Dodgers’ pitch meeting with Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Tuesday, according to Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic: “Betts, whom […]

In the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pursuit of a World Series championship, the recent signing of Shohei Ohtani has added both a monumental chapter and an immense weight to the narrative. Ohtani’s arrival, marked by a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract, positions the Dodgers to boast the most compelling and formidable lineup in baseball. However, it […]

Shohei Ohtani is staying in LA and joining the Los Angeles Dodgers! The biggest question mark in the MLB this offseason was surrounding Ohtani’s free agency and where he would end up for the 2024 season. He is one of the best players in the game of baseball, and the Dodgers are getting a good […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finished with 100-plus wins in each of the last three seasons, yet they’ve been bounced out earlier than expected in the postseason, twice in the NLDS and once in the NLCS. So what’s missing from such a talented team? Could Shohei Ohtani be the lone answer they’ve been looking for […]

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts were once again sent home with an early exit from the MLB Playoffs after failing to secure a single victory in the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s right; not a single postseason win for the Dodgers, despite an impressive 100 regular season victories. […]