Freddie Freeman falls in dugout amid wife’s health scare
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Freddie Freeman fell during a Dodgers game on August 12 in Los Angeles while attempting to catch a foul pop-up against the Kansas City Royals. Freeman, who reported feeling sore after the incident, misjudged the dugout railing's location. His wife, Chelsea Freeman, recently experienced intense chest and back pain, prompting a 911 call and hospital evaluation. She is recovering after consulting a cardiologist and following up with additional tests. Freeman stated he did not hit his head and is in good spirits despite the fall.
- •Freeman fell while chasing a foul ball in the eighth inning.
- •Chelsea Freeman called 911 after experiencing severe chest pain.
- •Freddie Freeman is said to be 'sore' but in good spirits.
- •The Dodgers won the game against the Royals 4-2.
- •Chelsea Freeman is undergoing further heart evaluations.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman’s Wife Suffered Medical Emergency One Day Before His Fall During LA Dodgers Game
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman’s Wife Gets Candid on Her ‘Really Scary’ 911 Call as Dodgers Star Has Horrifying Dugout Moment
"Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman took a terrifying fall during Wednesday night’s game, just one day after wife Chelsea Freeman opened up about a “really scary” medical emergency. Freddie, 36, tumbled into the visiting dugout while trying to catch a foul ball during the Wednesday, August 12, game against the Kansas City Royals. […]
"Freddie Freeman took a tumble down steps during a Dodgers game on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:22 PMFreddie Freeman’s Wife Suffered Medical Emergency One Day Before His Fall During LA Dodgers Game
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman took a terrifying fall during Wednesday night’s game, just one day after wife Chelsea Freeman opened up about a “really scary” medical emergency. Freddie, 36, tumbled into the visiting dugout while trying to catch a foul ball during the Wednesday, August 12, game against the Kansas City Royals. […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:12 PMFreddie Freeman’s Wife Gets Candid on Her ‘Really Scary’ 911 Call as Dodgers Star Has Horrifying Dugout Moment
Freddie Freeman took a tumble down steps during a Dodgers game on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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