As the Dodgers gathered on the field for the start of camp, the status of free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman took center stage.
Three Cy Young awards, an NL MVP honor and a World Series title hasn’t dampened Clayton Kershaw’s desire to win, and that’s why he’s back with the Dodgers.
“Everyone’s excited to be here,” Roberts said. “But just really understanding that it’s gonna be a quick build up.” Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates after his two-run home run in Game 5 of the 2021 National League Championship Series against the Dodgers.On Monday, however, Roberts’ attention had to be elsewhere as he watched this roster up close for the first time. The day’s big event was a live batting practice thrown by Kershaw, who was facing hitters for the first time all offseason.
Yet, in the clubhouse afterward — where reporters were allowed again for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 — the conversation shifted back to Freeman.Private equity firms aren’t getting involved to run MLB teams. With revenues skyrocketing, they’re buying in to make money on the investment.