Photos: Freddie Freeman's emotional return to Atlanta

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Photos: Freddie Freeman's emotional return to Atlanta

AJC photos from Freddie Freeman's return to Atlanta for a weekend series between the Braves and Dodgers on June 24, 2022.

Manager Brian Snitker presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring as he returns to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves manager Brian Snitker presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring as he shows it off to the fans during his emotional return to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hugs Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker after Freeman received his World Series ring before their game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring as he shows it off to the fans during his emotional return to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after receiving his World Series ring before their game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman gets a moment with his family, wife Chelsea and their three chidlren, after Freeman received his World Series ring before their game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman kisses his wife Chelsea after Freeman received his World Series ring before their game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman becomes extremely emotional fighting back tears during his pregame press conference returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman becomes extremely emotional fighting back tears during his pregame press conference returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman becomes extremely emotional fighting back tears during his pregame press conference returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman becomes extremely emotional fighting back tears during his pregame press conference returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman becomes extremely emotional fighting back tears during his pregame press conference returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman becomes extremely emotional fighting back tears during his pregame press conference returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman becomes extremely emotional fighting back tears during his pregame press conference returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman signs autographs for fans during batting practice returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman signs autographs for fans during batting practice returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman signs autographs for baseball fans before the Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, greets former Atlanta Braves player Jeff Francoeur before the Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman walks onto the field before the Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Levi Dodds, 12, of Newnan, Ga., left, and Isaac Hunter, 11, of Florida, show signs of support for former Atlanta Braves player Freddie Freeman before the Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves fans hold a sign in support of former Atlanta Braves player Freddie Freeman before the Braves hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Manager Brian Snitker presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring as he returns to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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