Freddie Freeman is returning to Canada for the World Series. The Jays’ Game 7 win finalized that Freeman and other Dodgers stars need to fly across the continent for the biggest stage in MLB. And for the first baseman, it’s homecoming. The destination carries a quiet comfort and a sentimental tie that is beyond travel fatigue and rivalry.

As Freeman is now getting prepared for 25 October 2025 at Rogers Centre, he shared why this moment is special. “…It is special. Every time I go there, you just have this feeling inside that you feel just a little bit closer to my mom. So I’m looking forward to it. I’m excited.” Freeman shared this before an intrasquad game at Dodger Stadium on 21 October 2025, and his voice was filled with pride and tenderness.

His mother, Rosemary, was a Canadian native and later moved to Windsor, where she met Freeman’s father, Fred. While Freeman lost his mother when he was 10, to melanoma, his love for the country remains rooted in the family ties. That’s why Freeman has chosen to play for Canada in the last two World Baseball Classics. The link is more intense than national colors.

The Dodgers star says every journey to the country brings unexpected moments of closeness. As the Dodger is set to fly to Toronto on Wednesday with his wife Alma, they have planned quite an emotional schedule.

They could visit their old friends, and Freeman will also try to visit some distant relatives that he did not know existed. “Every time I go there I always get this little envelope in my locker,’’ he shared. “And it’s always like pictures from my third cousin who has found photos in their garage. And they bring them to me. So, I love to going back to Toronto. It’s a special place obviously for my family and I, and every time I go back there, I feel a little bit closer to my mom,” he added.

So, as Dave Roberts’ team chases back-to-back championships, Freedie Freeman’s focus will also rest on something meaningful. Whether or not the Jays fans cheer Freeman, the feelings in the first baseman’s heart will be more vibrant than any fan’s.

Now, the team’s emotional power meets a defining moment of approach, and this one could shape the outcome of the Dodgers’ World Series pursuit.

Beyond Freeman: Dave Roberts $507M pitching choice set the stage

As Freedie Freeman and his teammates are getting prepared for Game 1 against the Jays, Dave Roberts has made a colossal call. He has decided to hand the ball to Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell, the team’s $507 million duo specifically, for the first two games. 

Blake Snell’s current dominance has provided all the reasons for the manager to trust him.

The star’s postseason was a gem where he delivered 10 strikeouts, no walks across eight innings, and one hit in NLCS Game 1. Snell’s precision and poise have made him the star anchor for the team. “I wanted to be a Dodger and play on that team,” he shared. “Now it’s a dream come true,” Snell added.

Then, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, too, has electric stuff and a calm demeanor under pressure. Just after the eight-inning dominance of Snell, the Dodgers right-hander fired his first complete game in playoff action since 2017 and guided the team to a vital 5–1 win in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Brewers. 

For Dave Roberts, this is not just strategic. It is legacy-defining. The team’s rotation will not just have the fans’ expectations, but the financial spotlight of their $507 million investment. If the Dodgers deliver, it will help the team move one step closer to its third title since 2020.