LOS ANGELES — On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their second World Series title in as many years in Downtown L.A. The parade, with an estimated attendance of 225,000, felt even more grand than last year’s celebratory victory over the New York Yankees in 2024. 

That series etched Orange County-native Freddie Freeman’s name in baseball history. In Game 1 against New York, he became the first player to ever hit a walk-off grand slam in the World Series. He followed up last year’s heroics with another walk-off, this time in Game 3 against the Blue Jays in the 18th inning just before midnight on the west coast. 

Known as one of the sport’s most gallant ambassadors on and off the field, Freeman rarely boasts about individual accolades or statistics. Instead he consistently talks about the importance of his teammates and winning. 

Even amidst the sublime scene Monday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, showered in blue and white confetti and golden California sunshine, Freddie Freeman had winning on his mind. 

“We’re not trying to do something that another team did, we’re just trying to win. That’s why we do it.” Freeman told reporters after the parade on Monday. 

Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman acknowledges the crowd during the World Series championship parade at downtown Los Angeles.

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Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman acknowledges the crowd during the World Series championship parade at downtown Los Angeles.

“I’m going to take probably three days off, start working out again, and get ready for 2026,” he continued. “That’s what we do. We want to win. That’s why we play this game, that’s why we grind. This is why we travel every week. We leave our families to go do this for the city. That’s what it’s all about. There’s nothing that fuels us more than winning a championship.”  

The three-time champion and nine-time All-Star revealed that the opportunity to train so soon after a title is a luxury he wasn’t afforded in 2024.

 

“I get to take the three days off and start a normal offseason. Last year, I was trying to work out about a week after and things just weren’t working you know?” Freeman said. “My ankle was still swollen. I thought rest was going to help it, and then about a month later, I still can’t move, really. Next thing you know I get an MRI and I need surgery, so this is a lot better.” 

Freddie’s clean bill of health is a good sign for the Dodgers, and apparently oddsmakers as well. According to Bet Online, the boys in blue are current favorites to win the title again in 2026, securing a coveted three-peat.Â