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 News: Miguel Rojas ‘Staying True To Myself’

After filling a starting role at shortstop over parts of the last two years, Miguel Rojas has seen his playing time with the Los Angeles Dodgers significantly reduce this season. The veteran has appeared in 52 games (30 starts) thus…

Jerseys For 2025 Home Run Derby Paying Tribute To Babe Ruth & Hank Aaron

Major League Baseball unveiled special caps and jerseys that will be worn by participants in the 2025 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game workout day at Truist Park this month. Players from the American League, the designated road team, will…

CC Sabathia, Former Dodgers Austin Barnes & Jack Flaherty React To Clayton Kershaw Reaching 3,000 Strikeouts

Clayton Kershaw added another milestone to his Hall of Fame resume when he reached 3,000 career strikeouts in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history and…

2025 MLB All-Star Game Starters For National League & American League

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game starters were announced on Wednesday, which saw Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Freddie Freeman (first base) and Will Smith (catcher) voted into the National League lineup. They joined Shohei Ohtani, who earned an automatic starting spot…

MLB & ESPN Resume Contract Negotiations For Reworked TV Rights Deal

Earlier this year, Major League Baseball and ESPN jointly announced they mutually agreed to end their TV rights deal after the 2025 season. ESPN has been the broadcast home of numerous MLB events for more than three decades, including "Sunday…

Dodgers Optimistic Michael Kopech Will Make Quick Return From Right Knee Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost yet another pitcher as Michael Kopech was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation prior to their series opener against the Chicago White Sox. The IL stint is retroactive to June 28,…

2025 MLB All-Star Game Finalists: Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernández & Andy Pages Not Voted Starters

Phase 2 of 2025 MLB All-Star Game voting concluded on Wednesday, which saw Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Freddie Freeman and Will Smith join Shohei Ohtani as starters for the National League. Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernández and…

2025 MLB All-Star Game Starters: Will Smith Voted National League Catcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers had Will Smith voted among the 2025 MLB All-Star Game starters on the National League team. Smith earned a third consecutive career All-Star selection at catcher. Smith receiving the nod to start was widely expected as…

Shohei Ohtani Breaks Multiple Dodgers Records During First Half Of Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their homestand with a 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, which saw Shohei Ohtani add his name to the record books. Ohtani blasted his National League-leading 30th home run and became the…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto: First All-Star Game Selection ‘Would Be An Honor’

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is in the midst of another impressive season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and has pitched himself squarely into consideration for being on the National League team at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Yamamoto improved to 8-6 after…

Shohei Ohtani Might Move Out Of Leadoff Spot In Dodgers Lineup During Future Starts As Pitcher

Shohei Ohtani has now made three starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers as he continues to rehab his arm and build up his strength into being a true starting pitcher. Ohtani's third appearance was his best on the mound as…

Sandy Alcantara Trade Rumors: Dodgers Among Interested Teams

With the July 31 MLB trade deadline just around the corner, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be active in their search for roster upgrades. Starting pitching could once again be an area of focus as the team has…