Dodgers' Freddie Freeman exits early after dugout tumble

Freddie Freeman fell down the dugout steps at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Mark J. Terrill / Associated PressAug. 13, 2026 1:20 am EDT Updated LOS ANGELES — First baseman Freddie Freeman was removed from Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals after falling down the dugout steps while attempting to catch a fly ball in foul territory.The incident happened in the top of the eighth inning, after Royals outfielder Isaac Collins popped up a 2-1 fastball from reliever Landon Knack. Freeman appeared to have a read on the ball and drifted into foul territory to make the catch, but it carried past the field of play. Freeman, who continued to track the ball, did not realize his proximity to the dugout and fell, face first, down several steps before coming to a rest.Th