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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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts & Blake Snell Impressed With Ben Rortvedt

Ben Rortvedt has been thrust into a larger role with the Los Angeles Dodgers this month as a result of Will Smith and Dalton Rushing both spending time on the 10-day injured list. Rortvedt, who was acquired by the Dodgers…

Dodgers Bullpen Struggles Attributed To ‘Lacking Confidence’

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been under a microscope amid a prolonged stretch of struggles by several relievers, which in particular surfaced against the Philadelphia Phillies this week. With the Dodgers holding a 4-0 lead in the sixth inning…

Dodgers Starting Pitchers Inspire Confidence For Potential Postseason Matchup With Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped two of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies this week, but it wasn't because of a lackluster performance from their starting pitchers. Emmet Sheehan served as the bulk pitcher in the series opener at Dodger…

Dave Roberts Picks Shohei Ohtani To Win 2025 NL MVP Over Kyle Schwarber

Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of another historic season, and his two-way prowess was on full display when the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Philadelphia Phillies this week. Ohtani went 4-for-12 with a double, two home runs, two RBI…

Dodgers Implemented ‘Hard’ Limit On Shohei Ohtani, But 6 Innings Possible In Playoffs

Shohei Ohtani turned in his best pitching start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as he no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies through five innings. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts on an efficient 68 pitches. He likely…

Blake Treinen Assures Dodgers Bullpen ‘Trying Our Darndest’ Every Game

Shohei Ohtani had his best start as a pitcher on Tuesday, but the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen imploded in a 9-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts over five no-hit innings on…

Why Did Mookie Betts Wear No. 21 Dodgers Jersey Against Phillies?

Mookie Betts wore a No. 21 Los Angeles Dodgers jersey against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday as part of MLB celebrating Roberto Clemente Day (every Sept. 15) and due to being a nominee for the award in the Hall of…

Shohei Ohtani & Nez Balelo File Motion To Dismiss Real Estate Lawsuit

Shohei Ohtani found himself at the center of another off-the-field scandal last month when he and agent Nez Balelo were sued by a pair of Hawaii-based real estate developers. The plaintiffs, Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and Tomoko Matsumoto, claimed they…

Dodgers Injury Update: Brock Stewart Scheduled For ‘Quick’ Rehab Assignment

After welcoming back the likes of Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech and Alex Vesia in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen could soon see the return of Brock Stewart. The Dodgers reunited with Stewart at the trade deadline…

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernández Starting To ‘Feel Like Myself’

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a series win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park thanks in part to Teoscar Hernández's contributions at the plate. The veteran outfielder matched a season high with four hits in the Dodgers' 10-2…

Max Muncy Avoiding Putting ‘Pressure’ On Himself To Save Dodgers

Max Muncy returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Monday for the first time in nearly a month because of a Grade 1 right oblique strain. The 35-year-old has been one of the Dodgers' most productive hitters this season,…

Alex Vesia Confident Dodgers Bullpen Can Be Successful

After a rough road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers got back on track by sweeping the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers dominated the Rockies in all facets of the game as they outscored them,…