Topic - Kyle Freeland

“It’s definitely a confidence boost, especially coming off my first four outings and then two months of no pitching," Freeland said.

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“To be able to be told by your skipper that you’re going to be the guy that’s starting the first game of the season, it’s an honor,” Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland said in a video released by the team announcing him as its opening day starter.

MLB officially announces each team's starting pitcher for opening day →