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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MLB Record Number Of Players Accept Qualifying Offer For 2026 Season

Thirteen players were extended the $22.025 million qualifying offer for the 2026 season, and an MLB-record four accepted it prior to Tuesday's deadline. The group includes Trent Grisham (New York Yankees), Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs), Gleyber Torres (Detroit Tigers) and…

Report: MLB & MLBPA Held Meeting To Discuss CBA Issues

As the Major League Baseball offseason heats up, all signs continue to point to a likely lockout coming after the 2026 season. With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, 2026, MLB and the Players…

Matt Kemp, Manny Ramírez & Chase Utley Among Former Dodgers On 2026 Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot

The 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot features 12 new candidates and 15 holdovers, including several former Los Angeles Dodgers players. Matt Kemp and Howie Kendrick are among the newcomers. They are joined by Ryan Braun, Shin-Soo Choo, Edwin…

Blake Snell Attends Rams Game With Dodgers World Series Trophy

Just over two weeks after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series, Blake Snell was at SoFi Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Rams defeat the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. Snell was presented with a customized "Midnight…

Dodgers Minor Leaguer Logan Wagner Presented With 2025 Arizona Fall League Community Champion Award

Los Angeles Dodgers Minor Leaguer Logan Wagner was presented with the 2025 Arizona Fall League Community Champion Award, which is a new honor that celebrates a player’s contributions to local communities through charitable activities, volunteer work, mentorship and other acts…

Rob Manfred ‘Thrilled’ For ESPN & Netflix To Be Part Of MLB’s New Media Contracts

Major League Baseball games will have new television and streaming homes beginning with the 2026 season following the expiration of ESPN's media rights contract. Although MLB content will still be featured on the self-proclaimed "worldwide leader in sports" next year,…

Clayton Kershaw Declined Offer To Join Dodgers Front Office

Clayton Kershaw closed the book on a Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Dodgers by winning the 2025 World Series in his final season as a player. The left-hander previously announced his plans to retire after 18 legendary…

Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: ‘Mutual Interest’ For Kiké Hernández Re-Signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with several players reaching free agency, including Kiké Hernández, who has been key to their success in recent years. The utility man endured a difficult 2025 season as he hit just .203/.255/.366…

Dustin May: ‘Very Fun To Watch’ Dodgers Win 2025 World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers' moves at the trade deadline this year included sending Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for prospects James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard. The Dodgers' decision to trade May came at a time…

Mookie Betts Details Biggest Challenge With Hosting 2025 MLB Awards Show In Las Vegas

The 2025 MLB Awards took place in Las Vegas on Thursday night, which saw Mookie Betts co-host the show alongside comedian, Emmy-nominated producer and baseball fanatic Roy Wood Jr. It was a notable change for Betts, who usually receives awards…

Dodgers Counting On Tanner Scott To Have ‘Great Year’ In 2026

In search for bullpen reinforcements last offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract. The left-hander had emerged as one of the best closers in baseball and went into the 2025 season expecting to…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Voted Unanimous Winner Of 2025 National League MVP Award

Shohei Ohtani won his second consecutive National League Most Valuable Player Award with the Los Angeles Dodgers, again in unanimous fashion, receiving all 30 first-place votes. Overall, Ohtani has now won the MVP three seasons in a row and four…