SAN FRANCISCO — Freddie Freeman’s father has long been the one in his ear with an encouraging word and some advice to simplify his swing. Even now, in his mid-30s, he still hears it from dad: Return ...

Freddie Freeman’s father has long been the one in his ear with an encouraging word and some advice to simplify his swing. Even now, in his mid-30s, he still hears it from dad: Return to the tee.

When Freddie Freeman goes through a rough stretch at the plate, he gets back to his hitting basics, just like his father always encouraged him to do SAN FRANCISCO -- Freddie Freeman’s father has long ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s father has long been the one in his ear with an encouraging word and some advice to simplify his swing. Even now, in his ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s father has long been the one in his ear with an ...