Wed May 31 2023 | 09:34 | Freddie Freeman Has Four-Hit Game Tuesday |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. Freeman continues to rake at home this year, as his average at Dodger Stadium is now .390. He's hitting .344 with 10 home runs, 47 runs scored, 35 RBI, and six stolen bases overall this season. Only Ronald Acuna Jr. and Marcus Semien have more runs scored than Freeman entering play Wednesday. With a hit in 19 consecutive games, Freeman continues to show he's one of the premier players in fantasy baseball in his age-33 season. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri May 19 2023 | 01:41 | Freddie Freeman Belts 300th Career Homer |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hit his 300th career home run on Thursday in a 16-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman did it in style, too, mashing a grand slam to hit the milestone. He ended up going 2-for-5 with a homer, a triple, a run, and four RBI. He's having another stellar season, which is to be expected from the stalwart. He is slashing .313/.382/.536 with eight homers, 36 runs, 27 RBI, and six stolen bases. The lefty has an outside shot at a 20/20 season with 200+ combined runs/RBI and a .300+ AVG. With the increased steals, he has become one of the best five-category fantasy contributors. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat May 13 2023 | 11:51 | Freddie Freeman Hits Seventh Homer Friday |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 2-for-3 with his seventh home run of the season, a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk on Friday night in the team's 4-2 win over the division-rival San Diego Padres. Freeman's power stroke has been solid so far in 2023, and he's currently hitting .297 (46-for-155) with 12 doubles, seven home runs, 20 RBI, five stolen bases and 31 runs scored in his first 39 games over 176 plate appearances. The six-time All-Star continues to be one of the best overall hitters in the game and is an elite must-start fantasy first baseman when he's in the lineup. In 10 games so far in May, the 33-year-old left-handed slugger has gone 13-for-42 (.310) with six doubles, three homers and 11 RBI. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 21 2023 | 12:16 | Freddie Freeman Steals His First Base Of The Year |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman swiped his first bag of the season in Thursday night's 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. At the plate, Freeman went hitless in four at-bats with one walk. While the 33-year-old left-handed slugger didn't get a hit in the game, he extended his on-base streak to six games with a free pass. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Freeman to best his career-high 13 stolen bases from a year ago, but it's nice to see him swipe a bag every now and then to add to his already high fantasy value on one of the best teams in the big leagues. Through his first 20 games of 2023, Freeman is hitting a strong .295 (23-for-78) with four doubles, three home runs, seven RBI, one steal and 16 runs scored. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 4 2023 | 12:28 | Freddie Freeman Has Big Game Monday |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in a 13-4 beatdown of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. It's really no surprise that Freeman has gone 8-for-19 (.421) with a double to begin the season, but the left-handed slugger is still searching for his first home run and RBI on the season after five games. He's also scored four runs, walked four times and struck out three times in 23 plate appearances. The 33-year-old's home runs and RBI will come sooner than later for the Blue, so fantasy managers shouldn't be worried at all. Continue to start Freeman in all formats. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 18 2023 | 22:24 | Freddie Freeman Records Two Hits In Return To Lineup |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) made his return to the team's Cactus League lineup as the designated hitter on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox and went 2-for-2 with a run scored and a walk in the team's 6-4 victory. The plan is for Freeman to play first base on Sunday after he was pulled from Team Canada's game in the World Baseball Classic earlier in the week due to a tight hamstring. The 33-year-old's injury was considered minor, and he's fully expected to be ready for Opening Day at the end of March. Heading into his second season with the Dodgers in 2023, Freeman should be considered an elite fantasy first baseman. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 17 2023 | 11:59 | Freddie Freeman Expected To Play Saturday |
The Los Angeles Dodgers' plan is for first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) to serve as the designated hitter for Saturday's Cactus League game and then play first base on Sunday. Freeman was pulled from Team Canada's game in the World Baseball Classic earlier this week with a tweaked right hamstring, but it was a precautionary measure and he's fully expected to be ready for Opening Day. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger is back in camp with the Dodgers now and should be back in the Cactus League lineup this weekend, barring a setback on Friday. Freeman is one of baseball's best all-around first baseman and resides in one of the league's best lineups. He's an elite fantasy first baseman. |
Source: 570 LA Sports - David Vassegh | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 15 2023 | 20:02 | Dodgers Not Concerned About Freddie Freeman |
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he has "no concern at all" that first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring), who suffered a right hamstring injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, won't be ready for Opening Day. "We expect him to be in a game sooner rather than later," Roberts said. It's great news, but Freeman is done with the 2023 WBC for Canada and will now focus on getting back into a Cactus League game for LA. The 33-year-old's hamstring injury is considered mild, but the Dodgers will take a cautious approach with Opening Day still several weeks away. Freeman is RotoBaller's second-ranked fantasy first baseman heading into his second year with the Blue. |
Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovanna | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 15 2023 | 14:27 | Freddie Freeman Out Of WBC Lineup Wednesday |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) is officially out of Team Canada's lineup in the World Baseball Classic against Team Mexico on Wednesday, as expected. "He's out of this tournament for now. The Dodgers decided that. He's over in camp right now getting looked at by the doctors and training staff," Canada manager Ernie Whitt said. Freeman left the game early on Tuesday due to hamstring tightness, and the Dodgers understandably aren't going to take any chances with their All-Star first baseman. At this point, it's likely that the 33-year-old left-handed slugger will not play again in the WBC this year. Fantasy managers will just be hoping he'll be ready for Opening Day, which remains to be seen. |
Source: Los Angeles Times - Jorge Castillo | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 15 2023 | 00:06 | Freddie Freeman Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) exited Tuesday's World Baseball Classic 5-0 win over Team Columbia with a slight hamstring issue. Freeman was removed from the game in the bottom of the fourth inning after gingerly running to first base on a pop-fly out in the third. The specific hamstring was not specified. Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt said after the game that Freeman's removal was precautionary and that he is not expected to play Wednesday against Team Mexico. Freeman has been swinging a hot bat this spring and is a top fantasy option, so it is fortunate that this sounds like a minor issue. Fantasy managers should be on the lookout for updates in the coming days. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 14 2023 | 13:30 | Freddie Freeman Has Three Homers This Spring |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is also playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, was hitting .353 (6-for-17) with two doubles, three home runs, eight RBI and four runs scored in seven Cactus League games before he departed for the WBC. The six-time All-Star slashed .325/.407/.511 with a .918 OPS. He led the league in plate appearances (708), runs scored (117), hits (199) and doubles (47) while also hitting 21 home runs, driving in 100 runs and stealing a career-high 13 bases in 159 games in his first year in LA. The 33-year-old should be more comfortable in his second year with the Blue and is RotoBaller's second-ranked fantasy first baseman, behind only Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
Source: Baseball Reference | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 1 2023 | 07:45 | Ben Rosener's Fantasy Baseball Beat: Gavin Lux and Tyler Glasnow |
The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Spring training or the regular season, it's covered here.Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and injured placements and whether or not you should consider picking up a player who was recently called up. Basically, any kernel of fantasy news and its relevance to fantasy managers could be covered here. Today, the news of the day is the fantasy impact of Gavin Lux's ACL injury plus a look at potential rotation options in Tampa Bay in the wake of Tyler Glasnow's oblique injury.  Fantasy Impact of Gavin Lux's InjuryLux will reportedly miss the 2023 season with a torn right ACL per a ... [ More] |
Sun Oct 16 2022 | 11:53 | Freddie Freeman Collects Three Hits In Saturday's Game Four |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman kept his postseason dominance going on Saturday when he went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a pair of RBI. It wasn't enough, though, as his team lost 5-3 to the San Diego Padres, eliminating the Dodgers from the playoffs. Over four games, the slugger slashed .357/.500/.786, bringing his career postseason OPS to .947. Freeman was successful during his first year in Los Angeles, batting .325 with 21 HRs, 117 runs, 100 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. Even though he's 33, the former Brave hasn't slowed down one bit. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Sep 25 2022 | 14:10 | Freddie Freeman Back In The Starting Lineup |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The All-Star first baseman missed Saturday's game with an illness but he's good to go on Sunday. Freeman is having a great first season with the Dodgers, slashing .328/.405/.516 with 20 long balls, 94 RBI, and 12 stolen bases over 579 at-bats. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Sep 24 2022 | 18:48 | Freddie Freeman Scratched Due To Illness |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup Saturday due to an illness. There is a chance that this illness is also the reason he missed yesterday's game, but since he was originally in the lineup today it seems like he is progressing towards a return to the lineup soon. It is unfortunate timing for fantasy managers who are in head-to-head playoffs this week, but for those playing next week he should be able to contribute. Freeman has been otherworldly once again this season, batting .328 with 20 homers, 110 runs, 94 RBI, and 12 steals to top it off. He was well worth his late first/early second round pick. |
Source: Bill Plunkett | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Sep 23 2022 | 18:37 | Freddie Freeman Taking A Seat Friday |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is not in the starting lineup Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is just a routine day off for Freeman, who has only missed one game this season prior to Friday's contest. With the Dodgers set to clinch the top seed soon, expect the team to give their regulars quite a bit of rest heading into the postseason. Freeman has been tremendous all season, but has pushed his game to another level as of late. In September, he is slashing .347/.455/.542 with four homers, 18 runs, and 13 RBI. Obviously, fantasy managers in daily leagues will want to get him back in their lineup tomorrow, assuming he plays. He will be a borderline first-round pick again next season. |
Source: Baseball Press | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Sep 11 2022 | 00:52 | Freddie Freeman Collects Four RBI In Win |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a nice night at the dish on Saturday as he picked up four RBI in his club's 8-4 win over the Padres. He finished the night going 4-for-5 with a run scored as he finished the evening being just a triple shy of the cycle to take his batting average to .330 on the year. He now leads the majors in that category to go along with 19 HR, 102 R, 90 RBI, and 11 steals for good measure. Freeman has more than lived up to his draft-day cost and should keep producing terrific numbers the rest of the way. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jul 29 2022 | 09:08 | Freddie Freeman Doubles, Walks Twice On Thursday |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helped the team complete a 13-0 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. He went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs in the game. The 32-year-old has been in a groove throughout the month of July. He owns a month-long slash line of .388/.450/.706 to go along with six homers, 18 RBI and 17 runs. Thursday's stolen base was his eighth of the year, and he's now just two stolen bags shy of his career-high with plenty of baseball left to be played. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jul 18 2022 | 10:59 | Freddie Freeman Added To NL All-Star Roster |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has been added to the 2022 National League All-Star roster as a replacement for New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte, who will be inactive for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles. Freeman is well-deserving of the nod, as he hit a strong .321/.397/.530 with a .926 OPS, 13 home runs, 59 RBI, 60 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 355 at-bats in the first half of the season in his first year in LA. The former Atlanta Brave has been even better in the month of July, going 24-for-59 (.407) with four home runs, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 15 games. |
Source: MLB Communications | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jul 12 2022 | 23:52 | Freddie Freeman Homers In Four-Hit Game |
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman delivered another superlative performance Tuesday, with his second consecutive four-hit game. Freeman made five trips to the plate and produced a home run, a double, and two RBI after managing a similar line on Monday. Freeman has been especially hot over his last 30 games, slashing .361/.423/.639 with eight homers and two steals in 135 plate appearances. He now has an .897 OPS with 12 homers and seven steals on the year, and while fantasy managers may wish he was offering more power, there aren't many players who contribute more across the board. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |