Freddie Freeman faces former Braves team in NLDS matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are competing against the Atlanta Braves in the NL Division Series. This series marks the first postseason meeting between Freddie Freeman and his former team since his departure in 2022. Freeman, who signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers, is now pursuing another championship. The Braves eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies in the previous round and are poised to challenge the star-studded Dodgers lineup that includes Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani. Freeman aims to focus on winning, as he expressed indifference to the narrative of facing Atlanta after their split.
- •Freeman plays against the Braves for the first time in the playoffs.
- •Los Angeles Dodgers face Atlanta Braves in NL Division Series.
- •Freeman signed a six-year deal with the Dodgers in 2022.
- •Braves previously defeated the Phillies in the Wild Card Series.
- •Dodgers lineup features stars like Freeman, Ohtani, and Betts.
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"The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar gave a calculated response after the Atlanta Braves cast him off in favor of Matt Olson.
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