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 Rumors: Farhan Zaidi Potentially Returning To Front Office

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of an unprecedented stretch that includes 12 consecutive postseason appearances, 11 National League West titles, four pennants and two World Series championships since 2013. The Dodgers went an MLB-best 379-270 (.584) under…

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Max Muncy Hopes Dodgers’ 2024 World Series Title ‘Silences’ Criticism Of Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2024 season as strong favorites to win the World Series, but by no means had an easy path to doing so. The Dodgers faced adversity all year due to the plethora of injuries that…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Wally Moon Acquired In Trade & Rafael Furcal Signs 3-Year Contract

On December 4, 1958, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former National League Rookie of the Year Wally Moon and...

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Padres Manager Mike Shildt Credits For Being Dodgers ‘Well-Run Organization’

The Los Angeles Dodgers flexed their financial muscle last offseason when they spent over $1 billion in player contracts to add Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Tesocar Hernández, among others, to an already-talented core. After winning the 2024…

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Watch: Blake Snell’s Introductory Press Conference At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers are formally introducing Blake Snell during a press conference at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, beginning at 2:30 p.m. PT. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes are going to join Snell…

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Nolan Arenado Trade Rumors: Dodgers & Yankees Among Potential Fits

The St. Louis Cardinals could look to make significant changes to their roster this offseason, with Nolan Arenado once again at the center of trade speculation. The seven-time All-Star has three seasons remaining on the eight-year, $260 million contract extension…

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Blake Snell ‘Can’t Wait To Win’ World Series With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the first major splash of the offseason by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. Snell’s deal includes a $52 million signing bonus, deferred salary and a limited no-trade clause. The addition of…

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Freddie Freeman Details ‘Got Him’ At-Bat Against Gerrit Cole In Game 5 Of World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a five-run deficit to eliminate the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series behind an improbable fifth inning. After being no-hit through four innings, the Dodgers finally got to Gerrit Cole with…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Named 1981 National League Rookie Of The Year

On December 2, 1981, Fernando Valenzuela was named the National League Cy Young Award winner...

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Max Muncy: Yankees Fans Who Grabbed Mookie Betts Should Receive Lifetime Bans

The Los Angeles Dodgers' only loss to the New York Yankees came in Game 4 of the World Series, which began on a strange note as Mookie Betts was grabbed by two fans while attempting to make a catch during…

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Ippei Mizuhara’s Sentencing Delayed To 2025

As Shohei Ohtani was beginning his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became embroiled in an illegal sports gambling scandal. The Dodgers fired Mizuhara during the Seoul Series as reports surfaced of his…

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Juan Soto Rumors: Signing Could Come Before MLB Winter Meetings

While there have already been a few notable signings in free agency so far this offseason, most of the attention remains on Juan Soto as he potentially inches closer to making a decision. The 26-year-old is expected to sign one…

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