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 Roster: Andre Lipcius Released

The Los Angeles Dodgers released Andre Lipcius from the organization after he cleared waivers, per the team’s transactions log. Lipcius is now a free agent and able to sign with any team. The Dodgers originally acquired Lipcius from the Detroit…

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Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Will Be ‘Battling’ Mets After Juan Soto Signing

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of the offseason by signing Juan Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract, which represents the largest deal in professional sports history. The Mets had long coveted Soto and did everything…

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Brandon Gomes: Front Office Focused On ‘Needle-Movers’ For Dodgers Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most active teams this offseason in terms of upgrading their roster, which began with the signing of Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. The Dodgers have gone on to…

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Dodgers Scout Ismael Cruz Credits Organization For Winning Baseball America’s 2024 Tony Gwynn Award

Los Angeles Dodgers international scout Ismael Cruz was named the recipient of the 2024 Tony Gwynn Award, which is Baseball America's version of a lifetime achievement honor. Cruz was recognized for his contributions as a scout, a career that he…

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Miguel Rojas Planning To Play ‘A Couple More Years’ But Hopes To Retire With Dodgers

Among the Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason moves so far was exercising Miguel Rojas' $5 million club option for 2025. The veteran shortstop is set to return to the Dodgers for a fourth season after rejoining the team in a trade…

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Andrew Friedman & Scott Boras Push Back Against Notion Dodgers Are Trying To ‘Buy’ World Series Titles

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the first major splash of the offseason by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. The deal includes deferred salary, which is a strategy the team has used in recent years to add…

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Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Ball Sells In Auction

Freddie Freeman was responsible for one of the most memorable moments in Los Angeles Dodgers postseason history when he hit a walk-off grand slam against the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. The ball landed…

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Shohei Ohtani: ‘Very Humbling’ To Help Grow Popularity Of Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shockwaves through the baseball world last offseason when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract, which at the time was the largest deal in professional sports history. While the price tag to…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani’s Introductory Press Conference At Dodger Stadium

On Dec. 14, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Shohei Ohtani during a highly anticipated press conference in the center field plaza at Dodger Stadium that was attended by nearly 300 media members. Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis served as the…

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Joel Wolfe Advising Roki Sasaki Not To Focus On Signing Bonus With First MLB Contract

Roki Sasaki was officially posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) this week, starting the countdown for one of the most anticipated international free agent signings in MLB history. Sasaki could technically sign before the 2024…

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Dodgers Injury Update: Tyler Glasnow Feels ‘Really Good’ With Offseason MRI Results

Tyler Glasnow was in the middle of an excellent first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers before a right elbow injury prematurely ended his 2024 season. Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow tendinitis and…

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Dodgers Rumors: Blake Treinen’s Contract Includes Signing Bonus But No Deferrals

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their busy offseason by re-signing Blake Treinen to a two-year, $22 million contract. The move came on the heels of the team inking Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract and Michael Conforto to…

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