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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Dave Roberts ‘Incredibly Honored’ To Be Named Baseball America’s 2024 Manager Of The Year

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a plethora of injuries to win the 2024 World Series, which extended an impressive streak for manager Dave Roberts. He has now led the team to the playoffs in all nine of his seasons as…

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2025 MLB Draft Lottery Results: Washington Nationals Get First Pick

The Washington Nationals were awarded the No. 1 overall pick during the 2025 MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday night at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, Texas. The Nationals finished with a 71-91 record during the 2024 season and entered with…

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2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft Preview: Pick Order, Dodgers Prospects To Watch & Complete Guide

The 2024 MLB Winter Meetings include the Rule 5 Draft that begins at 11 a.m. PT on Wednesday. The annual event is not televised but can be followed online at MLB.com. Teams had until 3 p.m. PT on Nov. 19…

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Dave Roberts: ‘Would Be Tough’ If Dodgers Don’t Re-Sign Teoscar Hernández

With Juan Soto reportedly heading to the New York Mets on a record-setting contract, Teoscar Hernández could be the next domino to fall among free agency outfielders. Hernández is coming off a career year with the Los Angeles Dodgers and…

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Rob Manfred Not In Favor Of MLB Adding Golden At-Bat Rule

Major League Baseball has implemented a number of different rule changes in recent years, including a pitch timer, defensive shift limits and larger bases. The door has been left open for additional rule changes to come to MLB, such as…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani Announces Intention To Sign

On Dec. 9, 2023, Shohei Ohtani announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers in an Instagram post that has since received more than 2.3 million likes. Multiple reports followed that the Dodgers were signing Ohtani to a…

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Dodgers Rumors: Michael Conforto’s Contract Includes Deferred Signing Bonus

While Juan Soto joining the New York Mets grabbed most of the headlines on the first night of the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas, the Los Angeles Dodgers also added to their outfield with the signing of Michael Conforto to…

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Jack Flaherty Rumors: Mets, Tigers & Orioles Among Interested Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers' search for an impact starting pitcher led them to acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers in a last minute deal at this year's MLB trade deadline. The right-hander was inconsistent during the playoffs, but he…

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Roki Sasaki Has Been ‘Ready To Go’ For Jump To MLB

Roki Sasaki is set to become the next star player from Japan to make the jump to MLB with the Chiba Lotte Marines agreeing to post him as an international free agent, which is expected to happen during the Winter…

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Dave Roberts Felt ‘Pure Joy And Elation’ When Dodgers Won 2024 World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series championship in franchise history by defeating the New York Yankees in five games. It was the Dodgers' second World Series title since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, when they defeated the Tampa…

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Dodgers Rumors: Blake Snell’s Contract Includes Potential Team Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their starting rotation by signing two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. The deal reportedly includes a $52 million signing bonus that lowers the Dodgers' competitive balance tax hit.…

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Blake Snell: ‘No Better Situation’ Than Playing With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced Blake Snell during a press conference at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday after signing him to a five-year, $182 million contract. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was highly sought-after as the New York Yankees,…

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