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 Injuries: Will Smith Confused By Bone Bruise ‘Not Going Away’

Will Smith made his 2025 Spring Training debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers this past Friday in their first Cactus League night game of the year. Smith went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts against the Los Angeles Angels as…

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NFL Draft Prospect Travis Hunter Believes Being Two-Way Football Player Is More Difficult Than Shohei Ohtani’s

Shohei Ohtani has established himself as one of the greatest two-way players in MLB history with his ability to hit and pitch at the highest level. Elsewhere in sports, Travis Hunter has emerged as star on both sides of the…

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Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Keeping Same Games Played Goal For 2025 Season

Freddie Freeman has been a model of consistency throughout his Major League career, especially when it comes to staying on the field. Since signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2022 campaign, Freeman has appeared in 467 of a…

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Dodgers Spring Training: James Outman ‘Holding His Own’

James Outman entered Spring Training looking to turn the page on a disappointing 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Outman struggled out of the gate and lost his role as the team's starting center fielder before ultimately spending most…

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MLB Using Robot Umpires: What To Know About ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball has introduced several new rules in recent seasons, but perhaps the most significant one is being tested during Spring Training this year. After experimenting with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system across the Minor Leagues, MLB has…

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2025 Dodgers National TV Schedule: Fox & FS1

After winning the 2024 World Series and significantly improving their roster during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers will once again have the national spotlight on them as they look to repeat as champions this year. ESPN announced their “Sunday…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Wants Chris Taylor To Be More ‘Consistent’ With Swing

Chris Taylor has been a key contributor to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ success over the last decade, but he endured what was arguably the worst season of his career in 2024. Taylor hit just .202/.298/.300 with seven doubles, one triple,…

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Blake Snell ‘Happy’ With Fastball In Dodgers Spring Training Debut

Blake Snell became the latest pitcher to make his 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training debut in a Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday. The left-hander needed 30 pitches to work through a scoreless…

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Gavin Lux: ‘Pretty Surreal’ Playing First Game Against Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made several trades during the offseason, including one that sent Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds for prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive balance pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Lux had been part of the…

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Tyler Glasnow: ‘Mechanics Felt Solid’ In 2025 Dodgers Spring Training Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their Spring Training schedule with a game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, which saw Tyler Glasnow make his 2025 Cactus League debut. The right-hander began his outing with a pair of strikeouts before allowing…

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Where Are The Dodgers Playing In Japan? What To Know About Tokyo Dome

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are scheduled to open the 2025 regular season with the Tokyo Series in Japan. The two-game series is taking place at the Tokyo Dome from March 18-19, with first pitch set for 7:10…

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Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Will Smith & Freddie Freeman Close To Games; Bobby Miller Resumes Activities

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with several players not quite 100% healthy and thus being slow-played during the first week of their Cactus League schedule. Freddie Freeman and Will Smith are among position players who have yet to…

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