ESPN to Feature Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman in New Short Film Series

The fan-favorite “My Wish” series is coming back to ESPN SportsCenter beginning Sunday and will feature Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Freeman’s segment will debut Thursday in the 3 p.m. PT edition of ESPN SportsCenter and will re-air in other editions afterward.

The Dodgers first baseman grants a wish to Gunnar, an 11-year-old who has a respiratory disorder, and attacks his treatments just like he does the game of baseball. He wanted to meet his favorite baseball player and play catch with him at Dodger Stadium before a game.

Chris Connelly has hosted the ESPN “My Wish” series since its start and returns this season to tell these stories.

“I’ve been part of My Wish since its inception, and I’m still just amazed by the resilience, strength, and optimism of the children and families whose stories we share,” said Connelly via an ESPN press release. “I think we’re all grateful for the chance to show these wishes restoring hope and happiness to those who’ve had to endure so much.”

The 17th season will also feature the San Francisco 49ers, Duke men’s basketball, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins, and Olympic swimming sensation Katie Ledecky.

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