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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MLBPA Elects Bruce Meyer As Interim Executive Director

A surprising development took place on Tuesday with Tony Clark stepping down as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) amid multiple scandals. Clark resigned after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with an employee, and…

Tony Clark Resigns As MLBPA Executive Director After Inappropriate Relationship

Tony Clark resigned as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) on Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with an employee, as first reported by The Athletic. Clark, who is also facing a federal…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Hopes Mookie Betts ‘Has Something To Prove For Himself’

Mookie Betts uncharacteristically struggled at the plate in 2025 and now is looking to get back on track as he enters his seventh season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts hit just .258/.326/.406 with 23 doubles, 20 home runs and…

This Day In Dodgers History: Walter O’Malley Buys Land To Build Dodger Stadium

On February 18, 1960, then-Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley finalized the purchase of land that would be used for the construction of Dodger Stadium. O'Malley paid a reported $494,000 for the property at Chavez Ravine, which was believed to…

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki ‘Way Ahead Of Where He Was’ In 2025

Roki Sasaki is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation this year after ending his rookie season on a dominant note in the bullpen. Sasaki registered three saves with a 0.84 ERA in nine postseason appearances, which included a…

Dodgers Injury Update: Blake Snell Uncertain For Opening Day

Blake Snell is among the Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers behind schedule in Spring Training after taking on a heavy workload during the 2025 postseason. The left-hander logged 34 innings across six appearances (five starts) and began to wane in effectiveness…

Stan Kasten: Dodgers Have ‘Tools’ That Other Markets Lack

The Los Angeles Dodgers were the talk of Major League Baseball this offseason after another lavish spending spree that saw them add two of the top free agents in Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz. The Dodgers are now projected to…

This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Signs Contract Extension To Become First $3 Million Player

On February 16, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Orel Hershiser to a record-setting three-year, $7.9 million contract extension. The terms of the deal included a $1.1 million signing bonus, and base salaries of $2.4 million in 1989, $1.6 million…

Max Muncy Explains Reason For Taking Discounts To Stay With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Max Muncy to a one-year contract extension that will keep him under team control through at least the 2027 season. The deal includes a $10 million club option for 2028 and a $3 million buyout.…

Andrew Friedman: Shohei Ohtani Increased Dodgers’ Willingness To Spend

When Shohei Ohtani signed his record-setting 10-year, $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he agreed to defer all but $2 million of his annual salary after the team promised they would use the savings to continue adding elite talent…

Dodgers Rumors: Twins Sent $500,000 International Bonus Pool Money For Anthony Banda

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers earlier this month, which resulted in Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster. The Dodgers had seven days to either place Banda on outright…

Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto In A ‘Better Spot’ Than Normal

Yoshinobu Yamamoto cemented himself in Los Angeles Dodgers lore for his heroic performance in the 2025 postseason that helped the team repeat as World Series champions. The right-hander at one point threw back-to-back complete games and famously pitched against the…