Freddie Freeman Earns 10th All-Star Start, Boosts Dodgers’ Lineup

**Freddie Freeman** clinched his 10th All‑Star Game selection and sixth career start on July 7, 2026, as the Los Angeles Dodgers fielded four National League starters for the first time since 1980.

The Dodgers announced that first baseman **Freddie Freeman**, 35, joins center‑fielder Andy Pages, third‑baseman Max Muncy and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani as NL All‑Star starters for the 96th Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia. Freeman entered the game with a .293 average, 14 homers and 47 RBIs over 86 games. His numbers placed him among league leaders in hits, doubles and extra‑base hits.

Freeman’s selection marks his fifth consecutive All‑Star appearance with the Dodgers and his sixth start overall. At 35, he remains a top‑10 hitter in several offensive categories, ranking 15th in batting average (.383 OBP) and 15th in OPS (.880). The honor underscores his sustained production in his 17th MLB season, where he has amassed 381 career homers and 1,369 RBIs.

Los Angeles now boasts four starters for the All‑Star Game, a feat not seen since 1980 and the fourth time in five seasons the club has fielded three or more. The lineup reflects the Dodgers’ balanced attack: Pages leads NL outfielders in assists, Muncy tops third‑basemen in homers, and Ohtani contributes as both a pitcher and hitter. Freeman’s presence adds veteran power to a roster that already leads the NL in runs scored.

The All‑Star break gives Freeman a brief pause before the regular season resumes in mid‑July. With the Dodgers eyeing a postseason run, his .293 average and clutch hitting will be vital as the team chases a division title. Fans can catch the Classic on FOX Sports, with Canadian coverage on Rogers Sportsnet and worldwide streaming.

**Freddie Freeman**’s All‑Star nod not only cements his elite status but also fuels a Dodgers squad that’s shaping up to dominate the second half of the 2026 campaign.