Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a senior editor for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on X/Twitter: @mcborelli.
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Posted Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai Prefers To ‘Take Them Down’ Instead Of Signing With Dodgers

The MLB free agent class got a big boost earlier this month when it was announced that star Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) pitcher Tatsuya Imai would be posted by the Saitama Seibu Lions. The negotiating period began on Nov. 19…

Miguel Rojas & Will Smith Dodgers World Series Home Run Balls From Game 7 Sell In Auction

The Los Angeles Dodgers erased a three-run deficit against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series thanks to a pair of clutch home runs by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith. The Dodgers were down to…

2026 Dodgers Arbitration Projections: Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart & Alex Call

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with nine players eligible for arbitration in 2026, but the group has since been reduced after several moves. Among them was Ben Rortvedt, who reportedly avoided arbitration with the Dodgers before going…

Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation Established To Help Children & Animals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani started his own charity foundation as a way to support children and protect animals. The Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation's main mission is to "create healthier, happier communities by funding initiatives that inspire children…

Dodgers News: Will Smith Has ‘Mixed Feelings’ About ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball has undergone significant changes in recent years, but arguably the most drastic is set to come at the start of the 2026 season. This past September, MLB announced plans to implement the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system…

Justin Turner: ‘Really Cool’ For Clayton Kershaw To Retire After Helping Dodgers Win World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers had extra incentive to repeat as World Series champions this year so that Clayton Kershaw could finish his playing career on the highest note possible. The left-hander previously announced his plans to retire after 18 legendary…

Rob Manfred Confident New Limits On MLB Prop Bets Will Deter Future Player Manipulation

Major League Baseball was rocked by a gambling scandal with former Cleveland Guardians teammates Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz recently being indicted by prosecutors for their roles in an alleged scheme to rig bets on individual pitches thrown during…

Ryan Pepiot Enjoyed Watching Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Dodgers Starting Pitchers In World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to repeat as World Series champions in 25 years behind the contributions of their starting pitchers, who were dominant for most of the postseason. Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned World Series MVP honors after…

This Day In Dodgers History: Maury Wills Voted 1962 National League MVP, Frank Howard Wins Rookie Of The Year

On Nov. 23, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills was named the National League MVP. The five-time All-Star appeared in 165 games, hitting .299/.347/.373 with 13 doubles, 10 triples, six home runs and 48 RBI. Wills earned eight of…

‘Friday Night Baseball’ Games On Apple TV+ Returning For 2026 Season

While Major League Baseball has several new broadcasting agreements and partners for the 2026 season, a portion of their national TV rights remain unchanged. Fox networks will continue to air select contests during the regular season, along with the All-Star…

Dodgers Injury Update: Gavin Stone Completed Rehab & Expects To Be ‘Full-Go’ In Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to welcome back Gavin Stone next year after he missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from right shoulder surgery. The former fifth-round draft pick made his MLB debut in 2023 and took a…

Details Of MLB’s New Media Rights Deals With ESPN, NBCUniversal & Netflix

Major League Baseball announced new three-year media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix that will cover the 2026-2028 seasons. “Our new media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix provide us with a great opportunity to expand our reach…