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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This Day In Dodgers History: Walter O’Malley Buys Land To Build Dodger Stadium

On February 18, 1960, then-Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley finalized the purchase of land that would be used for the construction of Dodger Stadium. O'Malley paid a reported $494,000 for the property at Chavez Ravine, which was believed to…

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki ‘Way Ahead Of Where He Was’ In 2025

Roki Sasaki is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation this year after ending his rookie season on a dominant note in the bullpen. Sasaki registered three saves with a 0.84 ERA in nine postseason appearances, which included a…

Dodgers Injury Update: Blake Snell Uncertain For Opening Day

Blake Snell is among the Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers behind schedule in Spring Training after taking on a heavy workload during the 2025 postseason. The left-hander logged 34 innings across six appearances (five starts) and began to wane in effectiveness…

Stan Kasten: Dodgers Have ‘Tools’ That Other Markets Lack

The Los Angeles Dodgers were the talk of Major League Baseball this offseason after another lavish spending spree that saw them add two of the top free agents in Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz. The Dodgers are now projected to…

This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Signs Contract Extension To Become First $3 Million Player

On February 16, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Orel Hershiser to a record-setting three-year, $7.9 million contract extension. The terms of the deal included a $1.1 million signing bonus, and base salaries of $2.4 million in 1989, $1.6 million…

Max Muncy Explains Reason For Taking Discounts To Stay With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Max Muncy to a one-year contract extension that will keep him under team control through at least the 2027 season. The deal includes a $10 million club option for 2028 and a $3 million buyout.…

Andrew Friedman: Shohei Ohtani Increased Dodgers’ Willingness To Spend

When Shohei Ohtani signed his record-setting 10-year, $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he agreed to defer all but $2 million of his annual salary after the team promised they would use the savings to continue adding elite talent…

Dodgers Rumors: Twins Sent $500,000 International Bonus Pool Money For Anthony Banda

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers earlier this month, which resulted in Anthony Banda getting designated for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster. The Dodgers had seven days to either place Banda on outright…

Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto In A ‘Better Spot’ Than Normal

Yoshinobu Yamamoto cemented himself in Los Angeles Dodgers lore for his heroic performance in the 2025 postseason that helped the team repeat as World Series champions. The right-hander at one point threw back-to-back complete games and famously pitched against the…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Prioritizing Health Over Winning Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is entering his first full season with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a two-way player after returning to the mound last June from a second career Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers took a methodical approach to building up…

Dodgers Injury Update: Evan Phillips Expected To Return In July

The Los Angeles Dodgers brought back a key contributor on Wednesday as they re-signed Evan Phillips to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment for the second time this offseason to make room on the 40-man…

New Era Releases 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training Hat

With pitchers and catchers holding their first official workout at Camelback Ranch this week, New Era released the 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training cap. The fitted cap again features the cursive capital “D” Dodgers script logo on the front…