Freddie Freeman Delivered Awesome Locker Room Speech to World Champion Reliever

Brent Honeywell, who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series last season, was in Texas with the team this weekend to receive his World Series ring.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brent Honeywell (40) reacts after an out against the New York Mets in the sixth inning during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brent Honeywell (40) reacts after an out against the New York Mets in the sixth inning during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
In this story:

Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brent Honeywell (currently a free agent) was in Texas this weekend as the Dodgers played the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Honeywell met with the team over the weekend and picked up his 2024 World Series ring, which the Dodgers won by beating the New York Yankees in five games.

In the clubhouse, Honeywell was presented with the ring and a commemorative Dodgers championship jersey. He also got some kind words from first baseman Freddie Freeman.

You can watch the moment here:

"Brent: I think it goes without saying what you did for us in the playoffs last year, especially in Game 5 of the NLCS, will go down as one of the most selfless acts I've seen on a baseball field. For me personally, I just want to say thank you. That was awesome, what you did last year man. Appreciate you very much."

The Dodgers lost Game 5 of the NLCS to the New York Mets 12-6, but Honeywell covered 4.2 innings in the bullpen, throwing 67 pitches. He allowed four earned runs and one walk, but his ability to save the bullpen allowed the Dodgers to have everybody rested for Game 6, which they won to advance to the World Series.

Honeywell, 30, is a three-year veteran of the Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Dodgers. A former top prospect, his career has been derailed by injuries. He's made only 63 appearances, going 3-5 with a 4.10 ERA.

But he's still a World Series champion.

Related MLB Stories

NO PHONES, PLEASE: Jazz Chisholm Jr. was suspended for a game for violation of the league's social media policy. CLICK HERE:

NO MONEY TALK YET: According to a report, the Cubs and Kyle Tucker are not talking about a contract extension yet. CLICK HERE:

LANDLORDS vs. TENANTS: It was always going to seem weird watching the Tampa Bay Rays play outdoors during the 2025 season, but it's especially odd seeing them play the New York Yankees in THEIR home at Steinbrenner Field. We all need to be grateful this was an option. Here is Tom Brew's column. CLICK HERE


Published
Brady Farkas
BRADY FARKAS

Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University. You can follow him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady.