Freddie Freeman Returns, Baby London Joins Dodgers

0:00On April 22nd, Freddie Freeman is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers after paternity leave for his new daughter, London Rosemary Joy. The 36-year-old first baseman returned Tuesday night in San Francisco, sliding right into the lineup at first base and batting third for the World Series champs. Born Sunday, via surrogate, little London came home Monday, making Freeman a first-time girl dad with three big brothers already in the mix. He spent the last couple days mastering diaper changes before hopping a plane, calling her the perfect addition to cap off their family of four. Freeman gushed about holding her one last time, praising the surrogate and his wife Chelsea, who shared a family photo online. The name nods to Chelsea's English roots with London, and honors Freeman's late mom, Rosemary Joy. Manager Dave Roberts is just glad to have his healthy star back in the fold. On the field, Freeman's hitting 296 with three homers and 14 RBI's over 20 games this season. He even tuned in with baby London to watch the Dodgers crush Colorado 12-3 Monday night.

1:04Shifting gears quick, Freeman shouted out Ryan Ward, who filled in during his absence and nailed his big lead debut Sunday with two hits and an RBI. After seven minor league years, now with Freeman locked in, the Dodgers keep rolling strong. That wraps MLB news today. Brought to you with AI.