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Dan Freedman

@dffreedman

Dad, stepdad, widower, husband, attorney, reader, writer, runner, completist.

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Joined October 2009
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The @Brewers won the #WorldSeries and the @Dodgers didn’t ruin baseball. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
The Brewers Won The World Series And The Dodgers Didn’t Ruin Baseball

The Brewers Won The World Series And The Dodgers Didn’t Ruin Baseball

The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers on their way, and proved that there is competitive balance in baseball regardless of payrolls.

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Game 1 of #WorldSeries is in the books and @WestlakeHS_CA has taken a 1-0 lead over @AgouraHS as Christian Yelich had a triple, RBI, and run. Jonny DeLuca dropped the triple, and struck out to end the game with the tying and lead runs in scoring position. Game 2…?
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The @Dodgers got swept by the @Brewers and their dynasty may be over. It wasn’t all Dave Roberts’ fault, but he does deserve some blame. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Dave Roberts Isn’t The (Only) Reason The Dodgers Lost To The Brewers

Dave Roberts Isn’t The (Only) Reason The Dodgers Lost To The Brewers

After managing a masterpiece in the 2024 NLCS, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts left a lot to be desired in this year's version, making questionable calls in Games 3 and 4.

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One 12-pitch at-bat changed the tenor of Game 2 and might change the outcome of the entire NLCS as the @Brewers have no fear of the @Dodgers. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
1 At-Bat By The Brewers Could Decide The NLCS Over The Dodgers

1 At-Bat By The Brewers Could Decide The NLCS Over The Dodgers

With one at-bat in the third inning of Game 2 of the NLCS, the Brewers changed the entire tenor of the series and may have broken the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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They say @mlb is a game of inches. It was true in last season’s World Series and is true again this postseason, as just a few inches either way changes many of the series so far. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
MLB Division Series Has Many Games Decided By Inches

MLB Division Series Has Many Games Decided By Inches

Baseball is game of inches, which has been proven time again during this year's postseason division series as potential homers have been turned into outs.

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There were only 4 ABS challenges tonight across two games - and only 2 reversals. That has not been the case up to this point, with more than 6/game and 2/3 of those being reversed (up from 54% for the season). @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
MLB Players Are Winning 67% Of Their ABS Challenges During The Playoffs

MLB Players Are Winning 67% Of Their ABS Challenges During The Playoffs

ABS challenges are up, and so is the success rate during the first two rounds of the MLB playoffs.

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Before the @Yankees take on the @RaysBaseball in the ALDS tonight, note that a bunch of guys making less than $1M per year did all the damage against the @RedSox @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
The Yankees Beat Boston Without Flexing Any Of Their Financial Might

The Yankees Beat Boston Without Flexing Any Of Their Financial Might

Despite having the third highest payroll in baseball, it was a slew of players making less than $1 million per year that helped the Yankees beat the Red Sox.

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The @RedSox made it to the @MLB playoffs, but still didn’t make it to October. Turns out their flaws for the last month carried over to their games against the @Yankees @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
The Red Sox Made The Postseason But Were Sent Home Before October

The Red Sox Made The Postseason But Were Sent Home Before October

The Boston Red Sox turned their season around with a 32-5 run and made it to the playoffs, but were bounced by the Yankees before they could make it to October.

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The @Padres and the @Cubs relive 1984 starting tonight in SD. But, if not for the quick thinking and brass of 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, the Padres may not even be in the postseason. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
The Padres Could Win The Pennant Based On One Pitch Against The Dodgers

The Padres Could Win The Pennant Based On One Pitch Against The Dodgers

One pitch - an overturn of a ball four to Shohei Ohtani that would have forced in the tying run - changed the whole complexion of the game and possibly the Padres season.

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The @Dodgers are getting hot at the right time, with Mookie, Teoscar, Will Smith, and even Kyle Tucker starting to hit. They are making up for what is lost with Shohei on the IL. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Even Without Shohei, The Dodgers Hitters Look Ready For October

Even Without Shohei, The Dodgers Hitters Look Ready For October

A weak Dodgers offense this season, is picking up behind Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernandez, and Will Smith, who are trying to make up for the injured Shohei.

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Freddie Freeman has tendinitis in his right knee & has 1 HR since July 4. After a some days off he was back in the lineup and got 3 singles (1 more than 90mph). The @Dodgers need more power from him. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Freddie Freeman Has A Hurt Knee And His Production Is Way Down

Freddie Freeman Has A Hurt Knee And His Production Is Way Down

Freddie Freeman has tendinitis in his knee, and his slugging percentage is way down over the past few months, but the team is not putting him on the injured list.

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When will the learn? Jazz Chisholm tried to stretch a single into a double; dove into second base, sprained his thumb, and is now out for at least 2 weeks. That’s $1M worth of salary. @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ ⁦@Yankees⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Headfirst Slide Cost The Yankees $1M In Value

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Headfirst Slide Cost The Yankees $1M In Value

Jazz Chisholm's dive into second base earlier this week caused a sprained thumb, a trip to the injured list, and lost the Yankees about $1 million in player value.

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I wrote this before @ellylacocoa18 hit a HR in his 5th straight game and made another amazing throw from shortstop tonight. But what he did last night was super-special. @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Elly De La Cruz Sets A New Record With 102 MPH Throw To Home Plate

Elly De La Cruz Sets A New Record With 102 MPH Throw To Home Plate

Elly De La Cruz put on a show at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night, hitting a home run in his fourth straight game and throwing a ball 102 mph to cut down a runner at home.

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Shohei Ohtani sat out his fourth game in a row tonight. Dave Roberts thinks he may avoid the IL but he needs to get healthy if the @Dodgers have any chance of playing deep into October. @ForbesSports @IBWAA forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Shohei Ohtani Is Hurt, Out Of The Lineup And May Be Headed To The IL

Shohei Ohtani Is Hurt, Out Of The Lineup And May Be Headed To The IL

Shohei Ohtani has missed four straight games for the Dodgers as he tries to heal his ailing left knee and right biceps as he hopes to avoid a trip to the injured list.

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August was a bust for the @Dodgers hitters. They will need to get more from their big names if they want to make a deep run in October. @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Dodgers Need To Play Better In September If They Want To Win In October

Dodgers Need To Play Better In September If They Want To Win In October

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not hit very well for more than a month and will need more production from their best players if they want to play deep into October.

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There are at least 4 MLB players who can change their seasons - and maybe their respective team’s postseason chances - with strong finishes. @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
MLB Players Who Can Change Their Seasons With Strong Finishes

MLB Players Who Can Change Their Seasons With Strong Finishes

Many players have played below expectations so far this season, but they can reverse all of the negativity, and truly help their team's chances with a strong September.

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Former @LSU phenom Kade Anderson made his @MLB debut for the @Mariners against the @Cubs. @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Former LSU Phenom Kade Anderson Made His Major League Debut In Seattle

Former LSU Phenom Kade Anderson Made His Major League Debut In Seattle

Kade Anderson, who tore through Double-A, made his big league debut on Saturday against the Cubs, getting a no-decision in the Mariners 5-4 win.

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Sometimes you need to get 4 outs in baseball to keep the other team from scoring. The @BlueJays learned that against the ⁦@RedSox⁩ the other night. @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Red Sox Get A Run When Blue Jays Fail To Record A 4th Out

Red Sox Get A Run When Blue Jays Fail To Record A 4th Out

The game between the Red Sox and Blue Jays was delayed for fifteen minutes as the umpires and everyone else tried to interpret an obscure rule about appealing plays.

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The @SFGiants suspended Harrison Bader without pay after he crashed his scooter into a fire truck. He stands to lose at least $1.5M and maybe a whole lot more. @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
The San Francisco Giants Suspended Harrison Bader Without Pay

The San Francisco Giants Suspended Harrison Bader Without Pay

The San Francisco Giants have suspended outfielder Harrison Bader without pay after he crashed his scooter into the back of a fire truck after bar-hopping in town.

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With the trade deadline in the rear view mirror, there some “change of scenery” players who can help down the stretch (or in the future). @ForbesSports ⁦@IBWAA⁩ forbes.com/sites/danfreedman…
Some Change Of Scenery Players Could Impact The Post-Season Races

Some Change Of Scenery Players Could Impact The Post-Season Races

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone and while some big-name players moved, there are others who just need a change of scenery to unlock their latent potential.

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