The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for their showdown vs. the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series , but for first baseman Freddie Freeman, the trip to Toronto for Game 1 brings more than just championship stakes—it’s personal.

The Dodgers star holds dual Canadian-American citizenship, with both his parents born in Canada. His mother, Rosemary Freeman, was from Peterborough, near Toronto, and his father, Fred, hails from Windsor. Freeman has long honored that heritage—most notably by representing Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

Freeman’s connection to Toronto is rooted in love and loss. His mother passed away from melanoma when he was just 10 years old, and he continues to pay tribute through subtle, emotional gestures. He wears long sleeves to protect against s

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