Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman is snapping his slump, thanks to small swing tweak

Nypost · May 09, 2026 · 758 words · By Jack Harris

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What to know about Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman is snapping his slump, thanks to small swing tweak

Freddie Freeman isn’t really sure where the change came from.

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What happened

Freddie Freeman isn’t really sure where the change came from.

Why it matters

He just knew that, after a slow start to the season, something needed to be done.

Common ground

A week ago, the former MVP was batting more than 40 points below his typical .300 standard.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman is snapping his slump, thanks to small swing tweak?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that During last weekend’s series in St. Louis, he went 5-for-13 to start what is now a seven-game hitting streak?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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Claim 1: “During last weekend’s series in St. Louis, he went 5-for-13 to start what is now a seven-game hitting streak”

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Claim 2: “during a homestand over the final week of April... He endured a 3-for-25 slump”

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No evidence was provided or found regarding a specific 3-for-25 slump during the final week of April.

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Claim 3: “in Friday’s series-opener against the Atlanta Braves, he jumped on a center-cut fastball from former Cy Young winner Chris Sale to hit his first home run since April 6”

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Three independent sources confirm Freeman hit a home run against Chris Sale (Atlanta Braves) and that it was his first home run since April 6.

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web search NEUTRAL — With his biggest swing in weeks, Freeman clobbered it to center for his first home run since April 6. "I would've taken a broken-bat bloop against Chris," Freeman joked.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/freddie-freeman-homers-dod…

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web search NEUTRAL — Then, Freddie Freeman and his newer closed stance provided insurance with a solo home run in the sixth inning, his third consecutive game with an extra-base hit, and fourth in the last five.
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/115203/f…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers extended their lead in the sixth inning when Freddie Freeman took advantage of a mislocated fastball from Sale. On a 0-1 count, Freeman launched a powerful shot to center field, marking hi…
https://21sports.com/dodgers-edge-braves-3-1-as-freddie-free…

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Claim 4: “He turned his front foot inward, à la Corey Seager”

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Multiple sources explicitly state that Freeman turned his front foot inward and that this adjustment was similar to Corey Seager's stance.

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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers are receiving better production from Freddie Freeman after adjusting his batting stance to resemble Corey Seager's.
https://dodgerblue.com/freddie-freemans-new-batting-stance-r…

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web search NEUTRAL — He turned his front foot inward, à la Corey Seager. He focused on keeping his front hip from flying open, in an effort to stay squared up longer.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/sports/dodgers-freddie-freeman…

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web search NEUTRAL — Freeman had a .171 batting average over a nine-game stretch at one point, but he turned a corner during the road trip thanks in part to an adjustment in his batting stance. Freeman now positions ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/freddie-freeman-s-new-b…

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Claim 5: “during the Dodgers’ recent road trip in Houston, he started toying around with a new stance in the box”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Freeman adjusted his batting stance during a road trip to Houston to improve his performance.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_World_Series

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_seaso…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frederick Charles Freeman (born September 12, 1989) is a Canadian and American professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Freeman made his MLB debu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Freeman

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Claim 6: “He went 4-for-11 in this week’s Houston series”

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While sources confirm he hit safely in each contest and had multi-hit games during the trip, the specific '4-for-11' stat is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Catherine Jane Whitney (born in Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz singer, composer, and lyricist. She was a lyricist for trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Whitney learned about music as a child, since h…
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Claim 7: “the former MVP was batting more than 40 points below his typical .300 standard”

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Multiple sources report Freeman was in a slump prior to the road trip, with one specifically mentioning a .171 batting average over a nine-game stretch, which is significantly below a .300 standard.

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Claim 8: “including back-to-back games with a double for the first time since April 15-17”

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The evidence mentions he hit doubles in Houston and discusses his career doubles totals, but does not confirm the specific 'back-to-back games' streak relative to April 15-17.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 musical biographical drama film that focuses on the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the British rock band Queen, from the formation of the band in 1970 to their…
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Claim 9: “over his first 22 games, he was hitting .299, slugging over .500”

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No evidence was provided or found regarding his specific stats for the first 22 games of the season.

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Claim 10: “the nine-time All-Star”

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Multiple sources, including a Yahoo Sports report, confirm Freddie Freeman has nine All-Star selections.

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web search NEUTRAL — Critics have condemned the changes as being too restrictive. Guerrero and Tatis are 22-year-old sons for former big leaguers. Vladimir Guerrero was a nine-time All-Star from 1996-2011 and was inducted…
https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2021/07/here-come-the-sons-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — Individually, Freeman’s legacy is already secure. He has collected one NL MVP award, three World Series titles, nine All-Star selections, three Silver Sluggers and a Gold Glove across nearly two decad…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-freddie-freeman-an…

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web search NEUTRAL — Freddie Freeman is returning to his family roots when the Los Angeles Dodgers open defense of their World Series championship against the Blue Jays in Toronto on Friday.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oct/22/dodgers-sta…

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Claim 11: “the 36-year-old slugger”

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Wikipedia confirms Freddie Freeman was born on September 12, 1989. As of 2025/2026 (the context of the live evidence), he is 35 or 36 years old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Frederick O'Connell (born 1976/1977) is an American politician and currently serves as the 10th Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. From 2015 to 2023, he serv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_O'Connell

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