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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 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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2025 Dodgers Spring Training: Report Dates & First Full-Squad Workout

The start of 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training is Tuesday, Feb. 11, when pitchers and catchers hold their first official workout at Camelback Ranch. The team’s first full-squad workout will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15. That will give…

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Dodgers Rumors: Prospects Being Asked To Wait For 2026 International Signing Period

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the running to sign Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, who will make a decision between Jan. 15 and Jan. 23. As things stand, the Dodgers have $5,146,200 in international bonus pool space for the 2025…

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: San Diego Padres Meeting

A decision for Roki Sasaki is quickly approaching with the 2025 international signing period beginning on Jan. 15. The right-hander will have roughly a week to sign with a team before the Jan. 23 deadline. Sasaki is in the process…

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Dodgers’ 2025 International Prospect Commit Orlando Patiño Back On Market

The 2025 international signing period begins on Jan. 15, and while most prospects have already verbally committed to signing with an organization, there is some uncertainty surrounding a few others. Most notably, Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki will be making the…

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Gavin Lux Strove To Learn From Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman & Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers alleviated a logjam in their middle infield by trading Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds for prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive balance round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. It marked the end of a…

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: ‘At Least Half A Dozen Teams’ Believe They Have Chance For Signing

Roki Sasaki became one of the most coveted free agents of the offseason when he was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) this past December. The right-hander has drawn interest from a slew of teams,…

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