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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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Seiya Suzuki Rumors: Cubs ‘Not Inclined’ To Trade Outfielder After Acquiring Kyle Tucker

With the Los Angeles Dodgers and Teoscar Hernández seemingly at an impasse in negotiations, they have reportedly begun to explore other right-handed hitting position players. A recent report suggested the team has interest in San Diego Padres free agent Ha-Seong…

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Luis Robert Jr. Rumors: White Sox Want ‘Meaningful Piece’ In Trade

With the Los Angeles Dodgers and Teoscar Hernández seemingly at a stalemate in negotiations, they have reportedly begun to consider other right-handed hitting position players. According to a recent report, the team has expressed interest in San Diego Padres free…

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Michael Conforto ‘Couldn’t Say No’ To Signing With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an under-the-radar addition for their outfield mix by signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract. The 31-year-old has spent the last two years with the San Francisco Giants and is coming off a…

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Dodgers Part Of Record Number Of Teams Paying MLB Luxury Tax Penalty For 2024 Season

The competitive balance tax threshold for the 2024 MLB season was set at $237 million, which represented an all-time high. The Los Angeles Dodgers exceeded the luxury tax threshold for the fourth consecutive year with a $353 million payroll and…

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Dodgers Mourn Passing Of MLB Hall Of Famer Rickey Henderson

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson passed away on Friday at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, and three children, Angela, Alexis and Adrianna. Henderson played for nine teams in his 25-year career,…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Agrees To Record-Setting Contract

On Dec. 21, 2023, Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to a record-setting 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It represents the longest and richest deal for a pitcher in MLB history. As part of the signing, the Dodgers were…

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Andrew Friedman Believes Michael Conforto Raises Bar For Dodgers

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue negotiations with Teoscar Hernández, they recently made an under-the-radar addition to their outfield in the form of Michael Conforto. The 31-year-old signed a one-year, $17 million contract that included a signing bonus of $8.5…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Rafael Furcal Re-Signs On 3-Year Contract

On December 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Rafael Furcal to a three-year, $30 million contract. Prior to Furcal agreeing to terms with the Dodgers, Atlanta Braves president John Schuerholz thought he had an agreement in place to sign…

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Farhan Zaidi Grateful For Dodgers’ Interest But Still ‘Figuring Out’ Next Move

Farhan Zaidi served as Los Angeles Dodgers general manager from 2015-2018 before he left the organization to become president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants. Zaidi spent six seasons in that role and led the team to some…

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Shohei Ohtani Appreciates Dodgers Ownership Keeping Promise

Shohei Ohtani signed a record-setting 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason that included a staggering amount of deferred salary. The superstar will earn a total of $20 million over the lifetime of the deal, with…

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ESPN Survey Reveals MLB Managers Loathe Facing Two Key Dodgers Batters

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast one of the most talented offenses in baseball, with multiple MVP Award winners and All-Stars scattered throughout the lineup. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman combined to form a terrific trio at the top…

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Anthony Santander Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

With Mookie Betts moving back to shortstop next year, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been in the market for outfield help this offseason. The team's only move to this point has been signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million…

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