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Casey Close, the former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, has spoken. Fox Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb tweeted a report on Wednesday night that Close withheld the Atlanta Braves’ final offer from Freeman during the free agency period, something Close is vehemently denying. Here’s what Freeman’s former agent had to say, per […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had an emotional return to his longtime former team, the Atlanta Braves, during their series over the weekend. It was Freeman’s first time facing his former team at Truist Park since leaving the Braves in the offseason. After Freeman’s weekend back in Atlanta, the Dodgers’ star surprisingly fired […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fired his agent on Tuesday in a surprising development, via ESPN’s Buster Olney. According to Olney, Freeman had previously told friends he was upset how free agent negotiations transpired over the offseason. The former Atlanta Braves star ultimately signed a 6-year, $162 million dollar contract with LA. But the […]

On Sunday night, the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers will square off in a rubber match of the three games series. The Dodgers took game one Friday night and the Braves bounced back on Saturday. While addressing the media before the game, Braves closer Kenley Jansen was asked his thoughts on a potential […]

For the first time since getting traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason, Freddie Freeman returned to Atlanta on Friday to accept his World Series ring with the Braves. By no surprise, it got emotional. Freeman couldn’t help but tear up when the Braves honored him with an awesome tribute video. Via Talkin […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was quite emotional when he met the Atlanta Braves for a three-game home series back in April. Now, as he is back in Atlanta for the first time since his departure from the team in free agency, emotions for him are once again running sky-high. Freeman held a […]

When Freddie Freeman officially put pen to paper on a six-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in March, Atlanta Braves fans sure circled June 24 on their calendars. For the first time since his departure during free agency, Freeman will return to Atlanta to face off against the team where he made a name […]

2020 National League MVP and 2021 World Series champion Freddie Freeman continued his hot start to the 2022 Major League Baseball season on Saturday afternoon when Freeman impressed with Freeman’s first three double game since 2018 in a 7-0 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Freeman, who signed a six-year, $162 million contract […]

The Atlanta Braves are off to a difficult 2022 campaign following their World Series victory over the Astros from a season ago. Atlanta will likely be fine down the stretch, but it is clear they are in the midst of a World Series hangover in the post-Freddie Freeman era. Teams often struggle out of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers stayed scorching hot with their 7-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The Braves and Dodgers would be an interesting enough series alone, but even more eyes were on it because it was the first time former Brave Freddie Freeman was facing his old team. For Freeman, it was an […]

It wasn’t long ago that Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Freddie Freeman was celebrating his World Series championship with the Atlanta Braves. A lot changed in the offseason that transpired, including what team the former MVP plays for. Now, Freeman is set to square off with his former team, and he kept it completely honest when […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman experienced an emotional homecoming this past weekend when he played in front of the LA faithful at Dodger Stadium for the first time. A California native, there’s no denying that it was an emotional moment for Freeman. However, the former Atlanta Braves World Series champion has another moment […]

Matt Olson came into his first season with the Atlanta Braves with some massive shoes to fill. He was acquired to replace franchise star Freddie Freeman right after he helped lead the Braves to the World Series. So far, Olson has been a fantastic addition to the Braves lineup. The 28-year-old has recorded 14 hits, […]

Not only did the Los Angeles Dodgers win their first game of the MLB season at Dodger Stadium, but there was also an emotional moment involving the fans and star first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman, a native of California, played in front of the home fans for the first time as a member of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of an unfortunate situation between star first baseman Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves. Freeman, who helped the Braves secure a World Series title and won an MVP award the season before that in Atlanta, didn’t have his contract requests met by the only franchise he has ever known. […]

Yesterday, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. dropped a scathing take on his former teammate Freddie Freeman. In his Instagram livestream, the outfielder went on a rant against Freeman, saying in his native Spanish language that: “I won’t miss Freddie Freeman. We had friction, he didn’t care when I was plunked. Freddie was overbearing and […]

Atlanta Braves fans will sorely miss their longtime first baseman in Freddie Freeman as he heads west to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. But there may not be as much love lost from his former teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. The Braves right fielder went on Instagram Live and was said to have opened up about […]

There is no question that the majority of the Atlanta Braves fan base was shaken up by the news of Freddie Freeman leaving the team and joining the Dodgers in Los Angeles. But it won’t be just the fans who miss Freeman in 2022. Shortstop Dansby Swanson shared a hilarious response when asked if he […]

There is a ton of excitement in Los Angeles as Opening Day draws closer for the Dodgers and the team now has Freddie Freeman on the roster. Freeman has already made a strong impression in LA with a few hits and a home run during Spring Training. But safe to say, the fans are not […]

The Atlanta Braves made the tough decision to move on from Freddie Freeman this offseason, opting against re-signing the franchise legend and instead facilitating a trade for Matt Olson. With Freeman now in LA, having signed a multi-year deal with the Dodgers, Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos opened up on the impact the longtime first baseman’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were already a heavy favorite to win the 2022 World Series and after signing 2020 NL MVP Freddie Freeman to a multi-year deal, they became even better. While it’s not a huge addition, the Dodgers have now brought in veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, who played for the New York Mets last […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the biggest signings of the offseason after landing Freddie Freeman. Naturally, a lot of people in LA are excited about the newest star in Hollywood, including Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. On Friday, Johnson officially welcomed Freeman to the City of Angels. The Lakers legend also expressed […]

The rich got richer on Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers added depth to their starting rotation days after inking Freddie Freeman by signing LHP Tyler Anderson to a one-year, $8 million dollar deal, per Bob Nightengale. Los Angeles already features an elite pitching rotation with Walker Buehler, Julio Urias, Clayton Kershaw, and Tony Gonsolin in […]

There were plenty of MLB teams who were hesitant to pursue former MVP Freddie Freeman in free agency this past offseason. But it had nothing to do with his skill level, rather, there was concern over potential decline given that Freeman will be 33 this season. The fact that he was asking for a six-year […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been perennial World Series contenders for much of the past decade, and now with Freddie Freeman in the fold, starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw sees that the bar has once again been raised for the team. “Obviously the expectations are higher now, but that’s fun,” Kershaw said at Dodgers spring training […]

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers, two of the oldest and most intense rivals in all of baseball, are both among the best teams in the league. After enjoying a season where they were nearly even in terms of dominance, the scales are tipping in the Dodgers’ favor. Los Angeles made a huge […]

Freddie Freeman finally got his wish on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers handed him a six-year, $162 million deal, making this team immediate World Series favorites. While it’s no secret that Freeman was keen on returning to the Atlanta Braves, it appears they were just not willing to give him a six-year extension. […]

It took until the very end of the offseason but with Spring Training games slated to start on Thursday, Freddie Freeman has officially signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is reportedly worth $162 million over the course of 6 years, per Bob Nightengale. Freeman had been linked to LA since […]

Freddie Freeman has been the talk of the offseason! The Braves, Yankees, and Dodgers were the projected favorites to be fighting over him in the end. However, Atlanta decided to go with Matt Olson instead and New York opted to sign a cheaper option in Anthony Rizzo, leaving the Dodgers as the only one remaining […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ General Manager Andrew Friedman appeared on MLB Network to discuss offseason moves on Wednesday. MLB Network analyst Brian Kenny finished off the interview by asking Friedman about the team’s level of interest in free agent Freddie Freeman. It is safe to say that his response confirmed Los Angeles’s desire to add him […]

After the Atlanta Braves traded for Matt Olson and locked him down on an eight-year extension, it’s now a foregone conclusion that Freddie Freeman will be moving on. As his free agency decision looms, the 2021 World Series champion took to social media to thank the Braves organization for all the memories over the last […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the hottest names left in MLB Free Agency and after the Atlanta Braves traded for Matt Olson, that means Freeman will most certainly be signing elsewhere. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Boston Red Sox appear to be the last teams in the mix for the 2021 World […]

The San Diego Padres were hit with a major blow when Fernando Tatis Jr. reported to Spring Training with a broken wrist that will keep him out for up to three months. The Padres are now trying to make a big splash in free agency to help soften the blow of the injury. It was […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly one of the teams at the forefront of Freddie Freeman’s market in MLB free agency. After the Atlanta Braves signaled their decision to move on from Freeman by trading for Matt Olson and subsequently handing him a lucrative extension, Freeman’s market truly began to heat up. The latest rumblings from […]

The San Diego Padres were dealt a brutal blow Monday when it was revealed Fernando Tatis would be sidelined at least a couple of months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken wrist. In a surprising report, the Padres are rumored to have entered the Freddie Freeman sweepstakes, looking to add another star to the […]

The Atlanta Braves opted to roll with Matt Olson instead of re-signing Freddie Freeman in free agency, pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Athletics to land the first baseman on Monday. Now, they’ve committed to Olson for the long haul, having signed him to a massive eight-year contract extension on Tuesday. The Braves released […]

The rumor mill has been swirling when it comes to Freddie Freeman’s free agency. He is the most talented and popular player on the open market and almost every fanbase would love to have him on their team. He was originally expected to re-sign with Atlanta, but the team traded for Matt Olson on Monday, likely […]

Freddie Freeman’s future in Atlanta is in doubt after the Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the A’s on Monday. Although there had been speculation about this becoming a reality in recent days, this trade was not expected to happen until Freeman made his final decision on the free agent market. But the Braves […]

Many people in the baseball world expected the Atlanta Braves to prioritize signing their longtime franchise superstar, Freddie Freeman, this offseason. After all, he has been the face of the organization for multiple seasons and helped lead Atlanta to a World Series championship in 2021. But the Braves recently traded for Matt Olson which likely […]