Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer 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 Twitter: @mcborelli.
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Dodgers Injury Updates: Tyler Glasnow Slightly ‘Ahead’ Of Blake Snell

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain without two of their most important starting pitchers in Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell, but both have progressed to beginning throwing programs after getting clearance from Dr. Neal ElAttrache. While Glasnow and Snell are playing…

Mookie Betts & Teoscar Hernández Believe NL West Competition Will Make Dodgers Better

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 season as the favorite to repeat as World Series champions, but not without some expected competition within the National League West. Through nearly two months of play, that sentiment has held true as…

Former Dodgers Midseason Acquisition Kolten Wong Retires

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their infield depth during the 2023 season by signing veteran second baseman Kolten Wong to a Minor League contract after he was released by the Seattle Mariners. Wong joined the Dodgers in September and hit…

Dodgers Prospect Dalton Rushing ‘Sped’ Up Consideration For MLB Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted top prospect Dalton Rushing last week as the corresponding move to longtime backup catcher Austin Barnes being designated for assignment. The decision to move on from Barnes took some by surprise as he was in…

Dave Roberts Sets Plan For Hyeseong Kim To Continue Making Starts With Dodgers

Hyeseong Kim has provided a jolt to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup since being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier this month. The 26-year-old entered Tuesday hitting .400 and recently became the first Dodgers rookie since Corey Seager (2015) to…

Kenley Jansen Becomes First Pitcher With Save For Dodgers & Angels In Freeway Series

When Kenley Jansen closed out the Los Angeles Angels' 11-9 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday to clinch a Freeway Series victory, it put them on track for their first three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium since 2010. In…

Dodgers News: Tony Gonsolin Not Worried About Finger Issue In Start Vs. Angels

Tony Gonsolin struggled out of the gate on Sunday afternoon as the Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Los Angeles Angels in the first leg of the 2025 Freeway Series. Gonsolin allowed a leadoff home run to Zach Neto…

Former Dodgers Phil Douglas & Lee Magee Reinstated From MLB’s Permanently Ineligible List

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced this month that 17 players were reinstated from MLB's permanently ineligible list after concluding the policy should no longer apply once the disciplined individual has passed away. “In my view, once an individual has passed…

Dodgers Injury Update: Teoscar Hernández Begins Rehab Assignment With Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Teoscar Hernández began a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday as he inches closer to returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Hernández played four innings in right field and went 0-for-1 with two walks at the plate.…

Dave Roberts: Emmet Sheehan Will Be ‘Very Helpful’ For Dodgers

Emmet Sheehan is among the injured Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers working his way toward a respective return at some point during this year. The right-hander missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing a Tommy John hybrid procedure with an internal…

Dave Roberts: Clayton Kershaw’s Return Big Boost For Dodgers Rotation

Clayton Kershaw will begin his 18th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday when he is activated off the 60-day injured list to start against the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series. Kershaw is working his way back…

Mookie Betts On Reaction After A’s Intentionally Walk Shohei Ohtani: ‘Just Being The Competitor’

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled away with a 9-3 win over the Athletics on Wednesday night, boosted by Mookie Betts doubling in a pair of runs in the eighth inning before scoring on Max Muncy's three-run homer. Betts delivered the…