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Freddie Freeman responds to ‘noise’ in postseason return to Atlanta

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Harris, J. (2026, October 7). Freddie Freeman responds to ‘noise’ in postseason return to Atlanta. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/freddie-freeman-responds-to-boos-in-playoff-return-to-atlanta/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-07 · by Jack Harris

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Freddie Freeman downplayed the attention and boos he received during his return to Atlanta for a postseason game against his former team. He claimed not to hear the crowd’s reaction when stepping to the plate, referring to the noise as just that—noise. Despite facing boos from fans who chanted “traitor,” Freeman remained composed, acknowledging his time with the Braves fondly while focusing on helping the Dodgers win their series victory.
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Freddie Freeman, the former Atlanta Braves star now playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, returned to Atlanta on Tuesday night for Game 3 of the National League Division Series (NLDS). Despite facing boos from some fans, Freeman downplayed the significance of his return, stating that it was just "noise" due to the loud atmosphere. He emphasized that it had been five years since he left the Braves and signed with the Dodgers in a $162 million deal during the 2022 offseason. Only four players from the Braves' 2021 World Series team remain on the roster, further diminishing his ties to the old team.

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“The articles describe Freddie Freeman's responses to different games and situations, one during his return to Atlanta for a postseason game against the Braves, and another after a loss in an NLCS game against the Brewers.”
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🔮 What Friedman didn’t do, however, was say that the Dodgers would be all-in on Skubal this winter, or that they would do whatever it takes to lock him up in a free agency process that is expected to end with the soon-to-be 30-year-old breaking Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s record guarantee of $325 million for a pitcher.
🔮 After the team was eliminated from the National League Championship Series last week, Ohtani said he was not sure if he would need any offseason procedures.
🔮 When a new CBA is struck, and what changes to the league’s financial structure it could possibly entail, is still anyone’s guess.
🔮 This season, the group couldn’t replicate that success, enduring adversity during an injury-plagued regular season and then failure against a relentless Brewers offense in the team’s National League Championship Series elimination.
🔮 “Yes, definitely,” Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton on Thursday night, when asked if he intended to return to pitching in 2027.
🔮 Rojas will remain in the Dodgers’ organization moving forward, having agreed to transition into player development after 2026 when he re-signed as a free agent with the club this winter.
🔮 Instead, despite a 100-win regular season and league-record $432 million payroll, the two-time defending champions were eliminated in the National League Championship Series by the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, ending their bid for history and sending them into an uncertain offseason –– one that could include an extended lockout, notable changes to the roster, and existential questions about how to retool around their aging veteran core.
🔮 Just a fourth-straight loss and an embarrassing elimination that will send the Dodgers into a long, regretful winter full of future uncertainty.
🔮 After striking out in his first at-bat Thursday night, Ohtani delivered the kind of moment the Dodgers had been waiting for all October, unloading on a down-and-in cutter from ex-Dodger Dustin May to give the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead in their elimination game.
🔮 Whenever the offseason arrives, notable changes could be coming to the Dodgers’ clubhouse. Freeman and Muncy won’t be going anywhere, nor will other core veterans such as Mookie Betts, Will Smith or Shohei Ohtani. But Miguel Rojas is likely to retire.
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There’s been plenty of noise around Freeman entering this series, of course, with the veteran Dodgers star being pitted against his old Braves team.
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🔮 “I understand it will be a storyline, I get it,” Freeman told reporters before the start of this NLDS.
2026-10-07 · New York Post
Freddie Freeman responds to ‘noise’ in postseason return to Atlanta · assertive framing

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Freddie Freeman claimed not to hear the boos that came raining down on him Tuesday night. asserted
that → claim → him
Having expected as much in his return to Atlanta this week, he simply blocked out the crowd every time he stepped to the plate. asserted
he → expect → plate
“I don’t really hear much out there,” the future Hall of Fame first baseman said after Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday. asserted
baseman → hear → Tuesday
“It’s just noise, because it’s so loud.” asserted
it → ’ → ?
There’s been plenty of noise around Freeman entering this series, of course, with the veteran Dodgers star being pitted against his old Braves team. asserted
star → enter → team
But from the beginning of the week, Freeman downplayed the narrative, minimizing his role in this best-of-five series. asserted
Freeman → downplay → series
“I understand it will be a storyline, I get it,” Freeman told reporters before the start of this NLDS. asserted
Freeman → understand → NLDS
I’m not going to try and look at it any differently.” asserted
I → go → it
Indeed, the only real difference in this reunion has been the reception he received from his former home fans. asserted
he → receive → fans
Over the years, Freeman usually receives ovations during his trips back to Truist Park. asserted
Freeman → receive → Park
In his first return in 2022, he got choked up while being serenaded during his championship ring presentation. asserted
he → choke → presentation
On Tuesday night, however, there were no cheers when he was announced during pregame introductions or before the start of each of his at-bats. asserted
he → be → bats
Instead, he was met with a wave of repeated boos. asserted
he → meet → boos
One particularly vocal fan near the press box went so far as to begin chanting “traitor!” asserted
fan → go → traitor
To the 37-year-old, it was all to be anticipated. asserted
it → anticipate → old
“I’ve got a gray uniform on,” he said with a smile. asserted
he → get → smile
“I expect boos. asserted
I → expect → boos
It’s OK.” asserted
It → ’ → ?
Freeman still made sure to reflect fondly on his 15 years in the Braves’ organization. asserted
Freeman → make → organization
“I’ve had wonderful experiences with the white uniform on here,” he said. asserted
he → have → uniform
“I loved every second of it.” asserted
I → love → it
Then again, he also loved the way that Tuesday’s 3-1 win played out, when he quieted the boos by hitting his second home run of the series. asserted
he → love → series
It helped put the Dodgers one win from the NL Championship Series and the Braves’ season on the brink of elimination. asserted
It → put → elimination
“We’re trying to win the game. asserted
We → try → game
They want to win it for their team,” he said. asserted
he → want → team
“So it’s OK. asserted
it → ’ → ?
It’s all love. asserted
It → ’ → ?
I still love everybody here.” asserted
I → love → everybody
As for the boos, he was asked again: “I would be surprised if they cheered me in October.” asserted
they → ask → October
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