Young Toronto Blue Jays fans playfully ribbed Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman in a holiday video at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. The spoof supports Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds' annual fundraiser for the SickKids Foundation. Freeman, whose parents are Canadian, faced good-natured boos and chants from the kids.
In a lighthearted holiday video, Freddie Freeman, the first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, visited Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children as part of Ryan Reynolds' annual fundraiser. The clip features three young Blue Jays fans who tease Freeman, calling him a "hoser" and booing him upon his arrival. Introduced by Reynolds as "the pride of Ontario … and Los Angeles," Freeman endures the playful jabs, highlighting his Canadian roots—his parents are from Canada, and he has represented Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
The fans' banter includes a young girl in a Blue Jays cap shouting, "Go back to your sunshine and traffic, you hoser!" The kids then chase Freeman out of the room with chants of "Let's go Blue Jays!" This comes after the Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays in the 2023 World Series, adding a fun rivalry twist to the interaction.
The video promotes donations to the SickKids Foundation through SickKidsSweaterLove.ca, with all contributions matched up to $1,000,000 if made by December 24. The fundraiser aims to support the hospital's efforts for children's health, blending baseball camaraderie with charitable giving during the holiday season.