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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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Doesn’t Believe Innings Requirement Will Benefit Starting Pitchers

Major League Baseball has implemented a number of different rule changes in recent years, including a pitch timer, defensive shift limits and larger bases. Each of the changes was with the goal of improving the sport's popularity, and have largely…

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Dodgers Rumors: Anthony Santander & Seiya Suzuki Interest

With Mookie Betts moving back to shortstop next year, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been in the market for two outfielders this offseason. The team began to address their need by signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract.…

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Walker Buehler: Free Agency ‘A Waiting Game’ Until After Holidays

MLB free agency got off to a fast start this offseason, with Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Willy Adames and Max Fried among the top players to sign contracts either before or during the Winter Meetings. There has been a flurry…

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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Believes Supporting Struggling Players Is ‘One Of My Strengths’

The 2024 season was Dave Roberts' ninth as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and arguably his most challenging yet. The team dealt with a plethora of injuries throughout the year, which amounted to 40 different players seeing time on…

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Tyler Glasnow: 2025 Dodgers Rotation ‘Going To Be Fun’

The Los Angeles Dodgers accomplished their offseason goal of adding at least one impact starting pitcher by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. The left-hander is set to join a 2025 rotation that should include former Tampa…

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Kiké Hernández Wanted To ‘Repay’ Dodgers Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquired Kiké Hernández at the 2023 MLB trade deadline and wound up re-signing him to a one-year contract for the 2024 season. The utility man struggled for most of the year but rose to the occasion…

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Kiké Hernández Enjoyed Dodgers Fans Embracing F-Bomb Interview

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their 2024 postseason journey by overcoming a 2-1 deficit in the National League Division Series to eliminate the San Diego Padres. The decisive Game 5 saw the Dodgers take an early lead behind Kiké Hernández's…

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Brandon Gomes: Dave Roberts In 2024 Was ‘Impressive Of A Job As We’ve Seen’

The Los Angeles Dodgers were no stranger to adversity throughout the 2024 season due to the plethora of injuries they had to overcome. The team wound up finishing with the best record in baseball en route to another National League…

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Teoscar Hernández Rumors: Red Sox Have Not ‘Intensified’ Efforts

It has been nearly two months since MLB free agency started, and Teoscar Hernández surprisingly remains without a team despite receiving significant interest from around the league. The 32-year-old has seemingly been focused on working out a new contract with…

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Walker Buehler: Making Postseason Starts For The Dodgers Was A ‘Privilege’

When the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series, it was on the heels of Walker Buehler turning in a bounce-back start against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The right-hander allowed three…

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Dodgers Part Of Record Number Of Teams Paying MLB Luxury Tax Penalty For 2024 Season

The competitive balance tax threshold for the 2024 MLB season was set at $237 million, which represented an all-time high. The Los Angeles Dodgers exceeded the luxury tax threshold for the fourth consecutive year with a $353 million payroll and…

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Seiya Suzuki Rumors: Cubs ‘Not Inclined’ To Trade Outfielder After Acquiring Kyle Tucker

With the Los Angeles Dodgers and Teoscar Hernández seemingly at an impasse in negotiations, they have reportedly begun to explore other right-handed hitting position players. A recent report suggested the team has interest in San Diego Padres free agent Ha-Seong…

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