Overview

• Freeman’s name lingered longer than usual during pregame introductions at Truist Park, leading fans to rise for a prolonged standing ovation.
• The All-Star Game marked Freeman’s ninth selection and his first opportunity to appear in Atlanta in a Dodgers uniform after 12 seasons with the Braves.
• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Freeman circled the date when Atlanta was awarded the 2025 game, making the return a longtime personal goal.
• Max Fried, named to the American League team, was sidelined by a blister on his left index finger and was replaced on the roster by Carlos Rodón.
• Both former Braves stars spent All-Star week sleeping in their Atlanta homes, highlighting their enduring ties to the city.