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 Spring Training: Tony Gonsolin Feels ‘A Little Bit’ Forgotten In Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their 2025 Cactus League schedule with back-to-back games against the Chicago Cubs, the second of which was started by Tony Gonsolin. The right-hander, who missed part of 2023 and all of last season while recovering…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Bobby Miller ‘Not Nervous’ About Returning To Mound

Bobby Miller is on the mend after taking a 106 mph line drive to the forehead during his appearance in the Los Angeles Dodgers' Cactus League opener against the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander went into concussion protocol but fortunately did…

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Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Hopeful For ‘Special’ Moment In Tokyo Series

With the Tokyo Series less than one month away, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the expected starters against the Chicago Cubs. Yamamoto is essentially locked in for Opening Day, while Sasaki should…

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Dave Roberts: ‘No Downside’ Having Hyeseong Kim Playing Center Field

Hyeseong Kim signed a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason after spending the previous eight years in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO). Kim played six seasons with the Kiwoom Heroes and won three KBO…

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Dodgers ‘Surprised’ To Learn Roki Sasaki Got Married

After a dominant career in Japan, Roki Sasaki made the jump to Major League Baseball by signing a Minor League contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason. Expectations could not be higher for the 23-year-old as several MLB…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Dustin May Making First Start Since 2023

After missing nearly two years while recovering from multiple injuries and surgeries, Dustin May is among the pitchers competing for the final spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day starting rotation. The right-hander was on track to return during…

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Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wants To Stay Healthy For Entire 2025 Season

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled in his MLB debut against the San Diego Padres during the Seoul Series last year, but otherwise had a productive first half of the 2024 season as a Los Angeles Dodgers rookie. Yamamoto was in the middle…

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Mookie Betts Taking Active Role In Hyeseong Kim Getting Comfortable With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their infield depth with the signing of Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract during the offseason. The deal includes team options for the 2028 and 2029 seasons that must be exercised or declined…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani Not Playing In Cactus League Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their Cactus League schedule on Thursday with a matchup against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch. The Dodgers lineup should consist of several regulars, but Shohei Ohtani won't be among them. He is not expected…

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Fox Sports Airing Tokyo Series Between Dodgers & Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are beginning the 2025 MLB regular season with the Tokyo Series in Japan. The two-game set takes place at the Tokyo Dome from March 18-19, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. local…

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Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman ‘Perfectly On Track’ For Tokyo Series

Freddie Freeman is among the Los Angeles Dodgers who have been limited for the start of Spring Training workouts at Camelback Ranch, with his case tied to still recovering from offseason right ankle surgery. The 35-year-old has been limited to…

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Dodgers News: Blake Snell Hoping To Start Dodger Stadium Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers fortified their starting rotation by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract after he opted out of his deal with the San Francisco Giants. Snell’s contract with the Dodgers included a $52 million signing…

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