Sat, Sep 24th 10:59pm EDT
By Steve Painter
One of the hits represented Freeman's 32nd homer of the season and his effort tonight extended his hitting streak to 28 games in addition to his on-base streak, which now stands at 44 games. The Braves lost the game, 6-4 and that ended their six-game win streak.
Fantasy Impact: The Braves fortunes have been improving for some time and Freeman is just one of the reasons. Despite playing for a team in rebuilding mode, Freeman will likely be a top-three finalist for the NL MVP award. Those that can keep him on their fantasy team for next year and beyond would be smart to do so.
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Freeman went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in the 6-3 Braves victory tonight. In doing so he also extended his on-base streak to 42 games, and both streaks are career bests for the slugger.
Fantasy Impact: If the Braves are able to put together a consistently good season withing the next few years then Freeman will win the MVP award hands down. Those in keeper formats would be wise to hang on to him as long as possible.
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Mon, Sep 19th 10:56pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman extended his hitting streak to 23-games and hit his 31st home run of the season tonight as the Braves beat Noah Syndergaard and the Mets, 7-3, at Citi Field. For the season, Freeman's stat line stands at .302/.397/.566.
Fantasy Impact: Why the sudden surge in his numbers? It lies mostly with the addition of Matt Kemp in the lineup batting behind him. It has been stated before, but if Freeman played on a better ballclub he'd be in the MVP conversation every year. Look for him to continue raking in 2017 and beyond.
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Not only does Freddie Freeman have a 20-game hitting streak, but he is also a brand new father, as his wife Chelsea just gave birth to a baby boy. Freeman should be able to play this weekend against the Nationals, but is with his wife and son currently. He has a .949 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has an extra-base hit in two of his last three games and now has 75 extra-base hits this season. He is hitting .360 in September with three home runs, five home runs, 12 runs scored, and 12 RBI this month.
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Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 against the Mets on Saturday. Freeman is 8-for-27 with a home run, two doubles, three runs scored, and three RBI over the last seven days. He has a .941 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has one hit in seven of his last 10 games, but does have six extra-base hits and seven RBI this month. He has 73 extra-base hits this season, covering for his relatively low totals in runs scored (87) and RBI (73).
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Freddie Freeman was 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored on Saturday. Freeman is 8-for-24 with two home runs, three doubles, four RBI, and seven runs scored over the last seven days. He has a .934 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has regained his top-10 1B status over the last month and has seven extra-base hits in his last 10 games. He is hitting .318 with nine doubles, eight home runs, 20 RBI, and 24 runs scored this month.
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Freddie Freeman doubled and homered twice in his return to the lineup. He finished with three runs scored and three RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman was sidelined after receiving an injection in his hand, so it was good to see him return with authority. He continues to rake this season, moving his OPS up to .943 with 64 total extra-base hits, including 26 home runs.
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Freddie Freeman was out of Sunday's lineup after receiving an injection in his right hand.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman isn't expected to miss an extended stretch due to the ailment. He was also continuing to show nice pop, with extra-base hits in two of his last three games prior to sitting out Sunday. He'll look to continue his solid season early this week.
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Freddie Freeman finished 1-for-4 with a double and run scored on Thursday against the Nationals. Freeman is 8-for-18 with two doubles, three home runs, six runs scored, and seven RBI over the last seven days. He has a .926 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman may be the hottest player in fantasy baseball, as he has five home runs in his last eight games and has also walked in eight of his last nine games. His ability to get on base, combined with the additions of Matt Kemp and Dansby Swanson, will only enhance the prospectus for the top-10 1B Freeman for the remainder of the season.
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Freddie Freeman went 1-for-3 in Saturday's loss to the Nationals. His starlike for the game was one R, one H, one RBI, and two BB.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman continues to be the only true fantasy reliable player in the Atlanta lineup. He is batting .284 with 23 HR, 54 RBI, and four SB.
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Sat, Aug 6th 12:08pm EDT
By Chris Zolli
Freddie Freeman went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts against the Cardinals on Friday and only has one hit in his last five games. Freeman is 4-for-25 with two runs scored, a double, and a RBI over the last seven days. He has an .858 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman had 10 hits in four games before his cold streak, so you have to take the good with the bad in this case. The woes of the Braves have killed Freeman's value, as he only has 43 RBI and 54 runs scored, but he does have 50 extra-base hits and a .275 batting average.
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Freddie Freeman finished 4-for-4 with a double, home run, walk, stolen base, and five RBI against the Twins on Wednesday. Freeman has a .262 batting average, 14 extra-base hits, 12 RBI, and 13 runs scored in July. He has an .881 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is the classic case of a good hitter on an awful team, as he has 48 extra-base hits and a .280 batting average, but lack of lineup support sees his RBI total at 41 and he has only scored 50 runs. A small concern for the top-10 1B is that he has already struck out 115 times this season, but his other numbers are at career-high paces.
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Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 on Tuesday with a HR. The Braves fell to the Reds despite multiple solo homers.
Fantasy Impact: Freddie Freeman should continue to provide value for owners through the final stretch of the season. He is batting .273 with 17 HR, 35 RBI, and three SB.
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The Atlanta Braves managed to rough up White Sox pitcher, Chris Sale, on Friday night. Freddie Freeman went 2-for-4 in the 11-8 victory. Freeman was walked once, scored a run, and had one RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Freddie has been a good fantasy play so far and should continue to be. He has a .285 average with 15 HR, 33 RBI, and three SB.
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Freddie Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI against the Marlins on Saturday. Freeman is 12-for-28 with four RBI, five runs scored, and seven extra-base hits over his last seven days. He has an .882 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has four multi-hit games in his last seven games and has seen his batting average jump to .289 in the process while seeing his extra-base hit total jump to 36 on the season. He has regained his value as a top-10 1B, but is still only on pace for 62 RBI and 78 runs scored in a poor Atlanta offense.
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The Atlanta Braves pulled out a "W" on Sunday to end a four-game series with the Mets. Freeman was a big contributor, going 3-for-3. Freeman also homered in the first inning.
Fantasy Impact: Freddie continues to be a viable fantasy starter. He's batting .282 on the season with 13 HR, 28 RBI, and 3 SB.
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Freddie Freeman went 4-for-7 and hit for the cycle on Wednesday, driving in a run and scoring two runs. Freeman has nine extra-base hits in 50 at-bats this month, showing that he is regaining his power, and has a .280 batting average in June. He has an .810 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: After posting a .775 OPS in April and .741 OPS in May, Freeman has warmed up to a 1.007 OPS in June and should continue to regain his top-10 1B status. The Braves do not score a lot of runs, evident by the fact that Freeman only had one RBI while hitting for the cycle, but Freeman's hot bat, eight hits in four games, could ignite the offense. He has never faced Dan Straily, the Reds' starter on Thursday, and has an .815 OPS against right-handed pitchers this season.
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Freeman collected one hit in four at-bats Sunday in the Braves 13-2 loss to the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has started slowly this month batting .194 with one home run and three RBI over 11 games. The Braves offense ranks last in runs scored this season which will continue to limit Freeman's RBI and runs production so he will need to hit for a higher average to remain fantasy relevant in standard mixed leagues.
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Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 with a double in Thursday's loss to the Giants.
Fantasy Impact: It was an especially tough day for all Braves' bats as they were facing Madison Bumgarner. Freeman is looking to put together what would be his first above-average month of the season after lackluster showings in April and May.
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Thu, May 26th 7:33am EDT
By Chris Zolli
Freddie Freeman finished 0-for-6 with a strikeout in a 13-inning loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. He now has a .792 OPS this season and only has two hits in his last four games. Many will be looking for Freeman to turn it around on Thursday, as he will face Wily Peralta, who he has a 2-for-7 line with a home run and two walks against.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman could be a good contrarian pick for Thursday, as his two home run game on May 20 is the only real sign of offensive punch over the last 10 games, but he may not be the right play because of his splits. The left-handed Freeman actually hits better against left-handed pitchers (.839 OPS vs. .764 OPS), Wily Peralta is right-handed, and his OPS is considerably better on the road (.867 vs. .713) and the game is at Turner Field in Atlanta. Freeman could be a decent mid-salary option because of his successes against Peralta, but do not pencil him in as a must-have.
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Atlanta notched their first victory under the new skipper, Brian Snitker, on Wednesday. Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one SO. Freeman and the Braves will look to grab another win on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has picked his play up lately, boosting his fantasy value and easing the minds of already distressed Braves' fans. He's now batting .275 with six HR, 11 RBI, and a stolen base.
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It was just a matter of time before the axe fell and today the Braves brass fired Gonzalez and promoted former third base coach Brian Snitker into the role of interim manager. They also moved first base coach Terry Pendleton into the role of bench coach. They also removed Carlos Tosca, who served Gonzalez as his bench coach.
Fantasy Impact: Both Snitker and Pendleton are no-nonsense baseball guys so this move was in that direction. Perhaps the players will respond with a similar no-nonsense approach to the game and reduce the frequent defensive errors and get back to playing sound, fundamental baseball in the field and at the plate. The jury is out, so we'll see.
Atlanta suffered another loss on Friday to Kansas City. Freeman failed to provide any help, going 0-for-4. Freddie and the Braves will look to rebound and get a win in Saturday's contest.
Fantasy Impact: Freddie Freeman has picked up his production as of late and should continue to provide value for fantasy owners. Freeman is hitting .279 and has six HR, ten RBI, and one stolen base.
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Freeman went 3-for-4 with a solo HR and two runs scored in the Braves' 5-1 victory over the Phillies on Wednesday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has now hit HRs in three of his last four contests. Unfortunately, they've all been of the solo variety as the Braves have failed to consistently get men on in front of the slugging first basemen. He's been on a tear of late hitting .423 in the last week and .393 over the last 15 games. The Braves take on Phillies RHP Vincent Velasquez on Thursday.
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Freeman went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and two walks in the Braves' 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman had a rough day against Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin. He still has reached base safely in his last 12 games. Freeman has turned the corner and been a solid OBP/AVG producer lately. The Braves have Monday off before taking on Phillies LHP Adam Morgan.
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Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo HR and a walk in the Braves' 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is scorching hot going 7-for-21 in the last week. His HR came in the first inning on the first pitch he saw off former teammate Shelby Miller. Freeman is now slashing .275/.378/.451 on the season. On Sunday he'll face Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin. Freeman has been matchup-proof as he sports a .409 OBP against southpaws.
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Freeman was 1-for-3 with a single in the Braves' 8-0 loss to the Mets on Wednesday afternoon.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has reached base safely in nine straight games as he's raised his OBP to .369, right at what his career average has been. He's definitely turned the corner from his meager beginnings of this season. However, he still has too little RBI opportunities in this lineup to be a top rate first base option. The Braves have an off day Thursday before taking on the Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke against whom Freeman has a .083 BAA and six Ks in his career.
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Freeman went 2-for-4 with two doubles in the Braves' 3-0 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has been especially hot over his last seven games. He's slashing .407/.448/.778 with definite extra-base power, something that was non-existent for much of the first month. He's now up to .261 on the season and seems to be fixated in the No. 3 hole after dropping down earlier.
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Freddie Freeman got it going in the top of the 4th inning in Friday's loss, when hit sent a solo HR over the right field wall. Freeman went 2-for-4 with one HR, one RBI, and was struck out twice.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is getting back into the swing of things as of late, relieving some worried fantasy owners. His production should increase from here on out. Freeman is batting .259 with three HR and seven RBI to date.
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Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo HR and a double in the Braves' 9-4 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman finally ended the Braves 15-game homeless streak, the longest of such since the 1991 Cardinals went 18 games straight with out hitting a long-ball. Freeman's two XBHs are encouraging as he almost doubled his season total in one day. He's now above the Mendoza line at .219 and should be a solid play in DFS against Red Sox righty Clay Buchholz on Thursday.
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Freeman went 1-for-4 with a single and struck out twice in the Braves' 11-4 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman's power has been non-existent, although he did have a tough matchup against Red Sox ace David Price. He's slugging a putrid .275, well below his career mark of .461. He faces Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright on Wednesday as he looks to the right the ship of this lost season for the Braves.
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Freeman went 2-for-3 with two singles and a walk in the Braves' 1-0 loss to the Red Sox on Monday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman was moved to sixth in the batting order by manager Fredi Gonzalez on Monday. His OBP is slowly creeping up although the SLG is downright atrocious for a 1B at .277. In fact, he's hit exactly one XBH (a double) in the last seven games. He should be sat on Tuesday against Red Sox ace lefty David Price.
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Freddie Freeman is batting sixth in the Braves lineup on Monday when they go up against the Boston Red Sox. (Source: Baseballpress.com)
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has been in an awful slump since the beginning of the season. Hopefully this move to the sixth hole can give him a boost.
Freeman went 2-for-4 with a RBI double in the Braves' 8-2 loss to the Mets on Saturday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has slowly climbed to .190 average and now just above a .300 OBP. He faces Mets righty Jacob DeGrom on Sunday afternoon, whom he's 2-for-10 with a HR in his career.
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Freeman went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in the Braves 6-3 loss to the Mets on Friday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has had a slight improvement over his last seven games but is still light years away from where he was being drafted. He's had a major power outage as he's collected only two XBH with a putrid .241 SLG. That's not what your looking for in a middle-of-the-order 1B. He faces lefty Steven Matz on Saturday.
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Freeman went 2-for-4 with a RBI, run scored, and a walk in the Braves' 6-5 extra inning win over the Marlins to complete their three game sweep.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman got back on track this series going 5-for-11 with a double, three runs scored and two RBI, "upping" his average to .167. He's still not hitting for power as he has only two XBHs in 36 at-bats. After Monday's off-day, the Braves welcome the Dodgers and former teammate LHP Alex Wood on Tuesday.
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Freeman went 1-for-3 with two runs scored in the Braves' 6-3 win over the Marlins on Friday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman, who had been out of the lineup Thursday, returned to the No. 3 spot in Fredi Gonzalez's order. He's still hitting a minuscule .107 as he's got a hole to dig out of. Fortunately he faces Marlins righties Tom Koehler and Jarrod Cosart in the next two games of this series.
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Freeman will sit out Thursday's 4:05 game versus the Nationals and starter Stephen Strasburg. (Source: Mark Bowman, MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: It is surprising given that Freeman has hit Strasburg well in his career batting .387 with three HRs. However, Freeman is striking out at almost a 30% clip right now and has two hits in 25 at-bats. He is struggling and looking like a sixth round bust.
Freeman went 0-for-4 in the Braves' 3-0 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has only two hits in 25 at-bats this season, an Opening Day HR and a single. That's it. The Braves' lone power source has been nonexistent so far in the 2016 season. With no protection around him, Freeman simply isn't getting many pitches to hit. Hopefully he can dig out of this terrible eight game stretch because you can only go up from hitting .080
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Freeman went 0-for-3 with a walk in the Braves' 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday night.
Fantasy Impact: With the scored knotted at 0-0 in the eighth, Freeman came to bat with Mallex Smith on second and Nick Markakis at first with no outs. He promptly struck out against reliever Oliver Perez, whiffing badly on a pitch outside the zone. Freeman has been terrible thus far with only an Opening Day homer against Max Scherzer of note. However, he has punished Wednesday's starter Stephen Strasburg in his career to the tune of .387/.462/.742 with three HR. He's a sneaky DFS play as many owners will be down on him after this sluggish start.
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Freeman went 1-for-3 with a RBI single and a walk in the Braves 12-2 loss to the Cardinals and on Saturday night.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman's second RBI of the season should not overshadow the fact that he's hitting a measly .154 on the season. The entire Braves lineup has been poor as expected. He faces two right-handed aces, Adam Wainwright and Max Scherzer, in his next two starts, the latter whom he went yard on Opening Day.
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Freeman went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Braves' 3-1 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: It was not Freeman's night, as he fanned against Stephen Strasburg in the first and closer Jonathan Papelbon to start the ninth. He does have a tough matchup coming up versus LHP Jaime Garcia of the Cardinals after Thursday's off-day. He is not a recommended DFS play on Friday.
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Freeman hit a solo shot in the first inning of Monday's game, coming off of Max Scherzer.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has a recent injury history dealing with his wrist, but he appears to be fully healthy coming into the season.
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Fri, Mar 18th 11:14am EDT
By Kyle Borgognoni
Freeman hit a homer off Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg in the first inning and another in the fifth inning that bounced off of Ben Revere's glove and over the fence of the Braves 9-7 loss on Thursday. (Source: TalkingChop.com)
Fantasy Impact: After continuing to battle some wrist issues, Freeman has definitely looked solid this spring. He currently is being taken as the 11th 1B off the board, a value for teams willing to wait for production from this power position. Alliteration aside, expect at least .280 80/20/90 from the Braves most relevant fantasy player.
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Freddie Freeman homered and added a walk in two plate appearances against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman appears to be healthy after coming off an injury plagued season. Freeman should also stand as a nice value pick in upcoming fantasy drafts.
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Sat, Feb 27th 5:43pm EST
By Steve Painter
Freeman took live batting practice today from pitchers Bud Norris and Lucas Sims. It wasn't planned this way but Freeman said he felt good and swung the bat well despite plans that he just eye the pitches in preparation for future BP. He says he felt no discomfort. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Last week, Freeman said, "Give me two weeks." He is ready to go and feels fully healthy. Freeman may not have an MVP year, but only because of the team he plays on. The Braves are rebuilding and that leaves him without much protection in the batting order. Still, he will post numbers that will satisfy his owners.
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For the first time in four months, Freeman took swings from the batter's box against hitting coach Kevin Seitzer. According to AJC reporter Dave O'Brien, he looked rusty but the good news is he had no discomfort. Freeman said as he exited the batting cage, "Give me two weeks." (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fantasy Impact: This is great news for Freeman, the Braves, and fantasy owners. He may not be a fantasy stud because he has a weak lineup around him, but he will get his hits and post good numbers this season.
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Mon, Feb 22nd 11:47am EST
By Israel Katz
Freddie Freeman will be held back in the early days of camp as he continues to heal from his wrist injury. (Source: Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: As we reported in January, Freeman's wrist was pain free. The Braves are just being cautious with their franchise first baseman. Expect him to be full-go by mid-spring and nice low cost value come draft day.
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Freeman received a second cortisone shot in December and started swinging a bat some 11 days later, on the 31st. The news that is has taken so long to become pain-free is a concern but at least, he is continuing to improve to the point of being ready to play. (Source: Dave O'Brien/AJC)
Fantasy Impact: If Freeman were on a good team, he would spend time in the MVP conversation each year but he is not on a good team, at least not for 2016. He has no protection in the batting order and will not be a worthy draft pick for fantasy owners unless he commands a very low price.
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Freeman's injured wrist will keep him out of the starting lineup for the rest of the season. Freeman claimed he was dealing with a bone spur in his wrist and did not require surgery. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The report did state that Freeman will be available to pinch hit, but you should feel free to drop him.
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Freddie Freeman went 1-3 on Saturday against the Phillies. Freeman hit a 2 RBI double to put the Braves in the lead and they never looked back. Freeman also reached base on a walk.
Fantasy Impact: Freddie Freeman only had one hit, but it was a big one. Freeman continues to be a very productive option at first base.
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The Braves 1B went hitless in the 9-to-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday night. However, Freeman did manage to drive in the only run of the game for the Braves with a sacrifice fly in the 1st inning.
Fantasy Impact: The Braves offense continues to struggle. With the season winding down do not expect much fantasy value from this roster.
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Freddie Freeman went 2 for 4 and added 2 RBI in win over the Phillies on Wednesday. Freeman also reached base on a walk and scored a run.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman continues to produce during the final stretch of the season. Freeman stands as a great play in all formats.
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Freddie Freeman went 1-4 against the Phillies on Monday. Freeman hit a 2 run homer to help the Braves finally earn a win.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is a cornerstone of the Atlanta Braves, maybe he can help them end this lost season on a high note.
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Freddie Freeman went 2 for 3 in Atlanta's terrible loss to the Yankees. Freeman singled and hit a solo home run, while producing 2 RBI, a walk and a run scored.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman got back on track and showed what he is capable of on Friday. Freeman should continue to produce for the rest of Atlanta's lost season. He should turn in great value to fantasy owners who have stuck with him throughout his injury plagued season.
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Freddie Freeman was hitless Monday against the Rockies. However, Freeman did manage to walk and score a run. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is batting .281 and is a good bet to bounce back in his next outing vs. the Rockies.
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Freeman will be in the starting lineup against the San Diego Padres and bat third. (Source: CBS Sports)
Fantasy Impact: Freeman's presence in the Braves' lineup stands as glimmer of hope in Atlanta's lost season. Freeman could be a plus bat down the stretch if he is able to stay healthy.
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Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman is expected to return from the disabled list on Wednesday. Freeman has been out with an oblique injury since earlier this month. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: After a solid start to the season, Freeman has disappointed fantasy owners, largely due to his injuries. While he'll be back, we'll see in what capacity considering the ailments he's endured.
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Freeman was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique. He was out 30 games earlier this season with a wrist injury.
Fantasy Impact: This has to be frustrating for Freeman owners especially as he was heating up returning from the DL. The Braves have little thump in their lineup with Freeman out for another two weeks. Monitor this situation to see how this will play out. Joey Tersoslavich was recalled and will receive spot starts at 1B along with Chris Johnson.
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Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman left Monday's game due to injury. The team later reported Freeman is considered day-to-day while dealing with an oblique injury. (Source: Braves on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Day-to-day is probably optimistic, as we've seen oblique injuries run for weeks. This means Freeman could return to the DL, and considering the Braves are not in contention they have little reason to risk further injury for their star player. Not good news for fantasy owners.
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Freddie Freeman hit an opposite field, two-run shot in the eighth for his 100th career HR as an Atlanta Braves. He finished the night 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs in the Braves loss.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is the lone power threat in the Braves lineup and presents some sneaky value in DFS leagues. His time on the DL has deflated his price although he still is a top 15 1B and presents incredible numbers against RHPs. Freeman now has 14 HRs on the season with a solid .863 OPS.
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After being in a phenomenal match up against Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman, the Braves 1B could not come up with a hit. Freeman went 0-for-4 including making the last out of the game.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman had perfect conditions to explode with fantasy points today. Unfortunately, he was unable to come though and DFS players will be more hesitant to start him in the future.
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Wed, Jul 29th 1:14pm EDT
By Lee Harvey
The Braves 1B is facing Baltimore's Chris Tillman and is in a position to have a great game. Freeman is batting a .391 wOBA with a 152 wRC+ against righties. (Source: Fangraph.com)
Fantasy Impact: With the game being played in hitter friendly Camden Yards this could set Freeman up to have a monster game. Freeman will have at least three chances to hit against Tillman, unless he gets pulled early, and with him batting 3rd in the line-up he will have plenty of opportunities to drive in runs.
It didn't take too many games back for the Braves 1B to show why he was missed. Freddie Freeman hit his first home run since returning from the DL in the 1st inning.
Fantasy Impact: This is what the Braves needed. Despite the loss, the team still showed signs of life. DFS tournament players will start to notice a possible stack with this team if their production continues to increase.
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Sun, Jul 26th 7:55pm EDT
By Lee Harvey
In a game where the Braves were trying to avoid a sweep by the Cardinals, Freddie Freeman quietly brought a team back to life. The Braves star 1B went 1-for-4 with a walk in the 3-2 win.
Fantasy Impact: Even with recent trades the Braves showed life. For the DFS player, Freddie Freeman will be a viable option at 1B and could make the Atlanta Braves a nice stack option in the future.
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Freddie Freeman was activated for the Braves today but will not start against the Cardinals. The Braves 1B was used as a pinch-hitter in the seventh but was not able to get a hit. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: This is great news for a team that is struggling on offense. The Atlanta Braves need a spark and having their star 1B back will certainly help.
Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman reportedly felt great after hitting from a tee and taking two rounds of soft toss on Monday. He could begin his rehab assignment by the end of the week. (Source: David O'Brien on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This is the first good news Freeman owners have received in some time. His return has been delayed, but it appears he could be back before too long.
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The Atlanta Braves 1B will not come off the DL after the All-Star break like the team originally thought. John Hart, the team's president of baseball operations, said earlier today that the injury was more serious than expected but he hopes the star 1B will be able to return by the first week of August. (Source: NBC Sports)
Fantasy Impact: With the Atlanta Braves offense struggling, the return of Freddie Freeman could not come soon enough. Even with the team's recent low scoring performance at Coors Field, the most hitter friendly park in the league, this team has little chance for DFS players to stack them.
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Assistant GM John Coppolella said Wednesday that there is a chance that the Braves star 1B could return to the lineup as early as next week. However, he did say it is still too early to tell but they are optimistic that Freeman could be activated after the All-Star break. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: When Freddie Freeman does return this team will be a sleeper stack for GPPs. Other players are finding their swings in his absence and his return should only boost that.
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Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez revealed on Tuesday that Freeman will need more time to heal before coming off the DL. (Source: Fox Sports)
Fantasy Impact: Right now, there is no reason to play any Atlanta Braves players. With Freeman out of the line up, there just isn't enough offense coming from this team to make any tournament stacks in DFS play.
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Atlanta Braves' 1B Freddie Freeman received a platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injection in his injured wrist today in hopes it will minimize his stay on the disabled list. PRP injections are used to stimulate the healing of soft tissue and bones. The Braves are optimistic that their first basemen will be back before the All-Star break but the coaching staff is in no rush to bring him back before he is ready. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Fantasy players are going to want to stay away from using Atlanta stacks in their DFS tournament lineups. With no Freddie Freeman, there is just no one else to help jump start this lineup. If you couple Freeman's injury with the other Braves' players not stepping up to the chances they are given, it is just making Atlanta's lineup one to stay away from for optimal fantasy points.
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Wed, Jun 24th 11:03pm EDT
By Lee Harvey
Freddie Freeman's offense was clearly missed Wednesday night. The Braves could not provide enough run support for Shelby Miller, who pitched a brilliant game, in the loss against the Nationals. Despite having 10 hits, the Braves could only come up with one run over 11 innings.
Fantasy Impact: The DFS player will steer clear from stacking Braves players with Freeman still on the DL. Freeman's 41 RBI this year lead the team and games like tonight show that he is the anchor of this offense.
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The Atlanta Braves placed Freddie Freeman on the 15-day disabled list today. Freeman underwent a MRI Monday and the results showed nothing serious. The Braves' 1st baseman will not make the trip to Washington for the series with the Nationals. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: Freeman was having a phenomenal year, especially against the Nationals. In the last six games against Washington, he was 13-for-25 against the Nationals, so this hurts the daily fantasy players more than anything. Chris Johnson, who is batting .221 this season, will start the series against the Nationals at 1st base.
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The wrist injury is not considered serious in that there are no broken bones or other structural problems. The concern is with the soreness and inflammation. The Braves made it retroactive to June 18th, his last day played. (Source: David O'Brien)
Fantasy Impact: Kelly Johnson and Chris Johnson will likely man first base In Freeman's absence. There is probably not much on the waiver wire but Kelly Johnson is batting .252 and is at least serviceable and is readily available in Yahoo and ESPN. You might also find Logan Morrison or Mike Napoli a temporary fit.
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The club has not released an official statement but reports say that Freeman's wrist is going to cost him at least two weeks. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bad news on the doorstep. Hopefully, this will not become a lingering issue and in two weeks he'll be healed and producing again, but it's way too early to make such assumptions. There is most likely not anybody worthy of pickup on the wire, but Kelly Johnson will likely get the most starts at 1B.
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He will most likely have an MRI tomorrow before the team leaves for Washington. If Freeman is out for any length of time it would be a huge blow to the Braves, who have played much better than most anticipated and are close to division leader Washington. (Source: Mark Bowman)
Fantasy Impact: Owners should be prepared to make adjustments to their roster if Freeman's wrist requires any further time away. Kelly Johnson would most likely cover first base in his absence. Talk of a trip to the DL is premature until he receives further examination.
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He is nursing a sprained right wrist, but it's not serious enough to warrant a trip to the DL. Still, it's pretty sore, so he will likely be back Tuesday, taking advantage of an off-day on Monday. (Source: Kevin McAlpin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: No need to gnash your teeth, just wait this one out. Those in weekly leagues will have a tougher decision, but Tuesday looks like a solid date.
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Fri, Jun 19th 4:04pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman will take another day off to give his right wrist time to recover from a sprain. There is no structural damage so he should not be out too long. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Officially he is day-to-day and there has been no mention of a prolonged absence so owners should just wait this out for another day or two.
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Wed, Jun 17th 11:40pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He injured it during the New York series and received an injection tonight. He hopes to rejoin team on Friday. (Source: David O'Brien on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It doesn't sound serious. Maybe a day or two.
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Tue, Jun 16th 7:37pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Pretty poor day all-around for the Braves. It was Freeman's 20th double and 41st RBI of the year. He clearly is the best of bunch in Atlanta.
Fantasy Impact: The Braves will struggle this year but Freddie keeps producing. Question is, can he sustain those numbers in a weak lineup? So far, he has.
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Sat, Jun 13th 10:35pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman's ISO sits at a terrific .231 and his slash line is at .307/.376/.538 with an OPS of .907. He has managed to sustain these numbers in a weak Braves offense without protection around him.
Fantasy Impact: He's proven this year that he doesn't need protection, at least so far. The guy is a special kind of beast. In games, it's fun to watch him make pitchers pay for their mistakes, as many try to pitch around him. He is re-writing the rules, essentially. Put him in a good offense and he'd be MVP.
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Sat, Jun 13th 12:24am EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman just creates his own space. It seems like he wills pitchers to pitch to him and when they do, they pay. Freeman got the first Braves hit of the game in the fourth, which is something that we're used too because it's usually Freeman in the middle of things when things click for the team.
Fantasy Impact: He is a hitting machine. Owners should just sit back and enjoy the show because it doesn't appear the lack of protection in the lineup affects him one bit. It's been stated before, but he would be in the MVP conversation if on a better team.
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Thu, Jun 11th 6:30pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He has an impressive slash line of .304/.369/.530 on the year and continues to be the main spark in the Braves weak offense.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is a special player. To be able to put up this kind of production in a weak offense with little protection is nothing short of amazing. Can he keep it up? Time will tell.
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Tue, Jun 9th 2:06pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He also scored a run. Freeman has been hot so far this month, with a slash line of .407/.469/.778 and an OPS of 1.247.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman continues to defy conventional wisdom, hitting well with little protection in the lineup. Fantasy owners are very pleased, both in conventional leagues and DFS.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 11:40pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He also had four RBI. It's a testimony to the Braves how they lose games in which their best hitter has two HR blasts.
Fantasy Impact: He has done so well with little protection in the lineup that it seems like an impossible task to keep his batting level so high. And he has had his slumps too. But if he were on a good team, he'd be in the MVP conversation.
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In the Braves 9-8 loss Wednesday, Freeman hit a three-run shot in the second and added a solo shot in the fourth. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: As the Braves finished their brutal west-coast road trip, Freeman has come alive at the plate. He is batting .357 with five homers and 10 RBI in his last seven games. Although Freeman is not getting the recognition in All-Star voting, his recent upsurge has pushed him back to being a top-10 1B on ESPN.
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Tue, Jun 2nd 1:14am EDT
By Steve Painter
He hit a 2-run homer in the fifth against Bradley. He also scored two runs. Days like this are what Freeman is all about. If he were on a better team, he'd be MVP material.
Fantasy Impact: The Braves enjoyed a much needed breather of a game today. If you own Freeman then rest in the knowledge these days will happen again but also be aware of the value you are getting from a top pick. Could be a sell high situation.
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Sun, May 31st 7:34pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He had been given the day off but came in to pinch-hit thus securing his MLB leading games-played streak to 218. His bomb traveled 411-feet with an exit velocity of 106 mph.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman makes pitchers pay for their mistakes but he is getting fewer chances to do that. He remains a sell-high for me. I believe you can get a great return with a better long-term value than Freeman.
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Wed, May 27th 1:12am EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman's strikeouts have been a problem but nothing like tonight against Clayton Kershaw. Freeman has to deliver in these matchups and he is flailing at pitches that make him look amateurish.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman will post decent numbers this year but in no way will his value reflect his ADP. It seems logical to trade him if you can sell high and improve your lineup and get better value for your pick.
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Tue, May 26th 12:00am EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman is rocking along and his numbers are above average. But the concern is still there for him to have a sub-par year (at least for Freeman). Clearly there are not good viable hitters in the Braves lineup to offer any protection whatsoever. And this is not going to improve or change.
Fantasy Impact: I think Freeman is a sell-high candidate. Memorial Day is the right time of the season to be looking for trade partners to fill your needs and with Freeman as bait you might be able to cash in.
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Sat, May 23rd 9:05pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman is Atlanta's MVP. He comes through again and again for the team. For the year, his slash line is .301/.367/.491 and his peripheral numbers look great.
Fantasy Impact: Trot him out there every game. Freeman is the type to pay great dividends to long-term investors.
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Thu, May 21st 11:40pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He also scored a run. His effort this year has been phenomenal and his peripherals have stayed high in spite of a couple of slumps.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman hopes this starts another run of big games. It seems that with Maybin batting second and Markakis fourth is too his liking.
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Thu, May 21st 12:41am EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman is struggling through a slump, which stands now at 5-for-31. He also struck out twice tonight. His K rate sits at 21.7%, which is about his norm as a pro. His peripherals are still good, and hopefully he gets back on track quickly.
Fantasy Impact: He is still Freddie Freeman, which means he can and will have a good season. But a great season is little too much to expect due the anemic lineup around him which offers little protection for the slugger.
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Freeman has been here before but now he lacks real protection in the batting lineup. Coach Fredi Gonzalez continues to use a different batting order every day which doesn't allow players to grow accustomed to whatever role they have.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman has made pitchers pay for their mistakes this year and this elevated his stat line and peripheral numbers. But with Gonzalez toying with the batting order everyday it's anybody's guess when Freddie will find consistency.
Tue, May 12th 11:21pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He also collected two walks. Freeman continues his march to greatness. He's had five multi-hit games in the last seven contests, has hit .375/.439/.614 in his past 24 games, with 12 extra-base hits and 10 RBI in past 16.
Fantasy Impact: Remember his slow start to the year? Yeah, seems insignificant now. He keeps delivering for his owners and the DFS players like this ride as well.
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No extra base hits, no home runs, just a standard .500 night for the elite Freeman, who carries terrific peripheral hitting numbers, and a .333 batting average with him so far this season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is quickly becoming the nemesis of most pitchers in the NL. He makes them pay for their mistakes and he is seemingly relentless with his craft. When you own an elite player who is doing well, all is right with the world.
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Sun, May 10th 5:55pm EDT
By Steve Painter
One of the hits was a double, his 14th of the season. Freeman continues to connect well and make pitchers pay for their mistakes.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is just wreaking havoc on opposing pitchers. They throw here and there, not a lot of good pitches, but they make mistakes, and he is tearing them apart.
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Sat, May 9th 11:36pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Just a so-so day but Freeman has been improving on his K rate lately, in addition to hitting lights out. Earlier this season, he had a K rate above 25%, but he has whittled that down to 20.8%, which is more in line with historical numbers.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman continues to impress with how he has responded to the challenges that he faces each day with an ever-changing Braves lineup. He continues to have great at-bats and usually is able to make the opposing pitchers pay for their mistakes. Freeman is an elite player, but perhaps a bit overvalued right now.
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Fri, May 8th 10:21pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Even when others in the lineup are struggling, Freeman still adds value and excitement to fantasy lineups. He is an MVP waiting to happen and it's too bad the Braves are in rebuilding mold, because that allows opposing pitchers to 'pitch around' him. But what is occurring is that the opposing pitchers are making mistakes and Freeman is connecting and making them pay. That's a sign of a great hitter.
Fantasy Impact: The Braves offense is doing well, especially Markakis, Simmons, Pierzynski, and Freeman. You can still join in by possibly adding Markakis or Simmons. For a short-term bump, you can also grab Pierzynski.
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Wed, May 6th 11:51pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman is just producing his heart out on the way to a very good season. The lack of protection around him means he sees few good pitches to hit. When he does see a good pitch, he is certainly making them pay so far. His ISO is a near-great .243, while his wOBA sits at .405 and his wRC+ is 161.
Fantasy Impact: You can't just go out and grab Freeman, but you can cash in on the Braves offense by using Markakis and Simmons, who bat ahead of him in the lineup. Freeman owners just want him to keep a patient eye on the plate and keep working on getting his K rate down, which sits at 21.4%, better than the 25+% it's been.
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Wed, May 6th 1:34am EDT
By Steve Painter
He also scored three runs and had two RBI. Freeman is really doing well, having raised his average to .301 from a low of .233 just 8-10 days ago.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is finally hitting the ball well. What makes it better is that he is doing this on a woeful Braves team.
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Sun, May 3rd 5:10pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman has continued to progress lately and now has a stellar 137 wRC+ along with a wOBA of .371. His slash line is looking better at .284/.346/.505 after a rather slow start with the 2015 campaign.
Fantasy Impact: This is exactly what you can expect from Freeman this year. His stats are rounding into form and he is producing at a high level.
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Thu, Apr 30th 9:09am EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman has really come on strong the last four games, raising his batting average from .233 to .296. His K rate even fell a couple of points to 22.7%. His wOBA is a solid .383 and his wRC+ a nifty 145.
Fantasy Impact: The man can lay the lumber and the only thing holding him back is getting good pitches to hit on a consistent basis. Still, Freeman will have a good year for fantasy owners.
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Wed, Apr 29th 12:52am EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman has turned things around in the last three games. He started the season slowly with his batting average dipping to .233 recently. He now sports a slash line of .286/.345/.519. More importantly, his wOBA is a nifty .377 and his wRC+ sits at 143. Still problematic is his high K rate at 24.4%.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman's owners are ecstatic with his turnaround and hope this is a sign of things to come. While Freeman did start out slow, he will have a productive year. It would be even better if the Braves were able to offer him better protection in the lineup.
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In his last two games, he has gone 4-for-7 which is a dramatic improvement over a 1-for-19 slump he was in before yesterdays game. His resurgence is sorely needed as the Braves have been struggling since they got off to such a great start.
Fantasy Impact: His owners are optimistic and hoping this is the beginning of a successful season. Most likely, it will be an up and down year for the star since he has little protection in the lineup.
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Sun, Apr 26th 4:40pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Freeman had been in a 1-for-19 slump, so this was a bit of good news for everybody concerned. The Braves had 10 hits today, and that helped him a lot. Protection in the lineup is a huge concern for Freeman this year, otherwise he'd be MVP material.
Fantasy Impact: Owners had to be happy today and can only hope this signals a turnaround for Freeman. Hang in there with him, he won't disappoint.
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Fri, Apr 24th 10:35pm EDT
By Steve Painter
The entire team could only manage two hits against Aaron Harang and company tonight. Freeman's batting average stands at .233 now and his strikeout rate is around 26%.
Fantasy Impact: The strikeout rate is a concern but no reason to do anything but wait and watch. Freeman is just not seeing good, hittable pitches thus far due to lack of adequate protection in the lineup.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 9:17pm EDT
By Steve Painter
Yes, his average is below .250 but his wOBA is an above average .359. That, and his wRC+ is a healthy 138, whereas average is 100. He does have a high K%, which is sitting at a career high 25.4%. Freddie is in a bad spot, as he is getting little needed protection from those around him in the lineup.
Fantasy Impact: Freddie is fine, unless you're getting dinged for each strikeout, then you just have to review the numbers. He will have a good year, but not great, only because of the weakness around him in the lineup. Otherwise, he would be in the MVP conversation.
Sun, Apr 19th 5:36pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He hit his third double of the season today and increased in batting average to .283. He has an excellent wOBA of .411 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is just cruising along and getting better each day. He and Markakis are making the most of the lineup and doing remarkably well.
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Sat, Apr 18th 5:05pm EDT
By Steve Painter
The home run came off of R.A. Dickey in the third with one on-base. It's clear Freeman is starting to see the ball better and thus, becoming more productive at the plate.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman owners are smiling today and enjoying the benefits of having him on their teams. Still, unless Freeman has consistent protection around him in the lineup, it could be an average year for the guy who is good enough to earn the MVP award, if only on a more consistent team.
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Fri, Apr 17th 10:55pm EDT
By Steve Painter
He hit it off of Brett Cecil in the eighth inning and the Braves went on to win 8-7. Freeman ended the night going 1-for-4 with two RBI. He now has a slash line of .231/.286/.513 with three homer's and six RBI on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Despite the low average, he owns a very favorable .345 wOBA on the season. Freeman stands to have a good year, which could become great if he gets protection from those around him in the lineup.
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Wed, Apr 15th 12:09am EDT
By Steve Painter
It was Freeman's second home run of the year. He has started out a little slow, hitting only .250 on the young season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman will be fine as long as he gets some protection in the lineup. Otherwise, it'll just be a so-so year for him.
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Sat, Apr 11th 10:18pm EDT
By Steve Painter
It was his first home run of the year. The Braves are rocking a 5-0 record and Freeman is just hitting his groove. His batting average is now at .333 on the young season.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is striking out a bit, in 21 at-bats he has struck out seven times. Aside from that it's all systems go for 'Hugs' but owners need to monitor how others around him in the lineup are doing. If he lacks adequate protection, his numbers will suffer.
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Freeman went 5-for-13 in the first series of the season and seems primed for an excellent year.
Fantasy Impact: If the hitters around him in the lineup can offer some protection then the sky is the limit for Freddie. He's a MVP type player who is the best hitter on an otherwise sub-par team. Baseball is a funny game and so far, the Braves are playing well. Might be an interesting year.
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He had two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored in the lopsided 12-2 victory over the Marlins. Freeman also had two strikeouts.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is the lone offensive star of the club and the concern has been about Freddie getting hittable pitches. That may become a real concern later but for now the lowly Braves are 2-0 and having fun.
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He ends the Grapefruit campaign with five doubles and three home runs in 59 at-bats. With an OPS over .900 he also is generating excitement in anticipation of a great year.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman is the type of hitter that has the ability to generate MVP numbers. The question is who will protect him in the lineup? He will have to be patient at the plate this year and if so, his numbers will make fantasy owners very happy in 2015.
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He sports a .390 batting average and a .490 OBP along with a sweet 1.124 OPS. Freeman would be an MVP candidate if he had good batters around him but the Braves re-tooled and now Freddie sits unprotected unless others step up.
Fantasy Impact: He is a destination player who will have a good year regardless of the Braves. Don't be afraid to draft him, just temper your elation with the facts that are facing such an anemic lineup.
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It's just spring, but hope springs eternal in Braves camp with Freeman leading the way. In 34 at bats this spring, he has an OBP of .500 and an OPS of 1.176. He also has six SOs along with eight walks. In addition, he has four doubles and two home runs, sporting a batting average of .382.
Fantasy Impact: Everybody expects this from Freeman, and he will have a good year. But how good of a year he has depends greatly on those around him in the lineup. The Braves are going small ball on us because they have no other choice. Freddie will hit home runs, but it's the doubles that intrigue me. New hitting coach Kevin Seitzer is doing a great job, and will emphasize hitting liners but if Freddie doesn't have adequate protection around him, it's unlikely he'll see very many good pitches this year.
Freeman would be an MVP candidate if the Braves had better talent around him, but he has just raked this spring in spite of the obstacles. In 22 ABs, he has a .409 BA, a .519 OBP, and a 1.337 OPS. He also has three doubles, two HRs, and seven RBIs.
Fantasy Impact: The thing to keep in mind about Freeman is will he see good pitches in the regular season. The Braves have no one to protect him in the lineup, unless the young players step up mightily and have good years.
Freeman homered, doubled, and knocked in three runs today against the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact: Freeman's value is a bit diminished due to the reboot of the roster that GM John Hart engineered this offseason. He will not see good pitches once the regular season begins and thus will be limited in production this year. Still, he is in line to have a decent year, just not a monster one.
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