That absence has raised questions, and now, the reason is clear. Freeman is not only recovering from rib soreness and ankle issues, but also a freak off-field accident that has further delayed his return. The All-Star first baseman slipped in the shower earlier this week, setting off a chain of setbacks as he works his way back.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is has maintained his stranglehold on the title of most popular player in MLB. Per The Athletic's Evan Drellich, MLB revealed that Ohtani topped the list of most popular jerseys in the majors, followed by Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto:

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and San Diego Padres rising star Jackson Merrill have the same swing. Like, exactly the same. Don't believe us?

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are a combined 8-0 to start the 2025 season after both won pennants a year ago.

Freddie Freeman's powerful two-run home run tied the Dodgers' game against the Tigers, evoking 2024 World Series memories among fans. Mookie Betts secured the win with a three-run homer in the 10th inning,

After embracing Freeman and greeting his family, Gibson walked to the mound and delivered a perfect first pitch to the 2024 World Series hero as Dodgers Stadium erupted. "That's awesome! Love seeing legends passing the torch.," one person said on social media.

Chelsea Freeman, the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, said this week that life is slowly starting to "feel more normal," after their young son was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition over the summer.