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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Teoscar Hernández Wants Dodgers To Re-Sign Kiké Hernández

In addition to signing several players from outside of the organization, the Los Angeles Dodgers have brought back some of their own free agents as well. Teoscar Hernández most notably returned to the team on a three-year, $66 million contract…

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Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Feel ‘Responsibility’ To Fulfill Promise To Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract last offseason, which at the time represented the largest deal in professional sports history. Ohtani's record-setting contract included a staggering amount of deferred salary as he will…

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MLB Top-10 Second Basemen Right Now: No Dodgers Ranked By The Shredder For 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not have a player ranked by The Shredder on the list of MLB Top-10 Second Basemen Right Now heading into the 2025 season. Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte topped the rankings and also placed No.…

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Tyler Glasnow: 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring Design Will Be ‘Insane’

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a plethora of injuries to win the 2024 World Series by eliminating the New York Yankees in five games. It represented the Dodgers' second championship since 2020 and their eighth World Series in franchise history.…

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Dodgers Free Agent Clayton Kershaw Distributing Supplies To Families Affected By Southern California Wildfires

Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Clayton Kershaw, through the Kershaw's Challenge foundation, is gathering essential supplies to distribute to families affected by the active wildfires in Southern California. For those who want to contribute, Kershaw included an Amazon wish list…

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Dodgers’ Meeting With Roki Sasaki Included Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & Others

Roki Sasaki announced late last week that he decided to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander chose the team out of a group of finalists that also included the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres…

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MLB Top-10 Starting Pitchers Right Now: Blake Snell Ranked By The Shredder For 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers were represented by Blake Snell on the list of MLB Top-10 Starting Pitchers Right Now heading into the 2025 season. The left-hander was ranked as the fifth-best starting pitcher for this year by The Shredder. It…

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Dodgers Prospect Dalton Rushing Among Top-10 Catchers Ranked By MLB Pipeline For 2025 Season

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Dalton Rushing was ranked the second-best catcher by MLB Pipeline heading into the 2025 season. Rushing was previously rated as high as No. 5 in 2022. He ranked as the sixth-best catching prospect heading into the…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Believes He Has ‘Evolved’ With Managing Bullpen

Dave Roberts is already considered one of the most successful managers in Los Angeles Dodger history despite being with the team for only nine seasons. Since taking the helm, Roberts has led the Dodgers to the postseason in nine consecutive…

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Roki Sasaki Money: How Dodgers’ 2025 International Bonus Pool Compares To Padres & Blue Jays

Roki Sasaki joined the group of available starting pitchers in MLB free agency when the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) posted him in December. Sasaki is expected to make his decision during the 2025 international signing period,…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Andruw Jones Placed On Waivers; Matt Kemp Agrees To 2-Year Contract Extension

On Jan. 15, 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Andruw Jones on waivers after he agreed to defer the majority of the $21.1 million still owed to him, marking the end of a disastrous 13-month stint with the organization. Jones…

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Hyeseong Kim Sets ‘Immediate Goal’ To Make Dodgers’ Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their middle infield by signing Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract that includes a two-year team option for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. Kim joins the Dodgers after spending the last eight seasons…

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