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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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Yu Darvish A Benefit For Padres, But Dodgers Still Considered ‘Heavy Favorite’

Roki Sasaki is set to become the latest Japanese star to make the jump to MLB as the Chiba Lotte Marines announced they will post him as an international free agent before the start of the 2025 season. Sasaki could…

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MLB Cancels 2025 World Tour Games In Mexico & Puerto Rico

In efforts to expand the sport internationally, Major League Baseball hosted games in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, South Korea and the United Kingdom this year. The league intended to return to Mexico for the 2025 season, as well as play…

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Dodgers Rumors: Giovanny Gallegos Contract Includes Incentives & Opt-Outs

While the Los Angeles Dodgers remain connected to some of the biggest free agents this offseason, they recently added to their potential bullpen depth with the signing of Giovanny Gallegos to a Minor League contract. The right-hander is coming off…

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Gavin Lux Day Established In Kenosha County

Gavin Lux returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers this year after missing the entire 2023 season due to a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. Lux endured some early struggles but eventually got back on track and helped…

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Dodgers Free Agent Walker Buehler Reacts To Shohei Ohtani Winning 2024 NL MVP

Shohei Ohtani enjoyed a record-breaking first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was properly recognized by unanimously winning the 2024 National League MVP Award. Ohtani led all NL players in home runs (54), RBI (130) and on-base plus slugging…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Maury Wills Voted 1962 National League MVP

On Nov. 23, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills was named the National League MVP. The five-time All-Star appeared in 165 games, hitting .299/.347/.373 with 13 doubles, 10 triples, six home runs and 48 RBI. Wills earned eight of…

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Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Corbin Burnes & Max Fried Interest

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the market for at least one starting pitcher this offseason and have already been linked to some of the biggest names available. That includes Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, who reached free agency after…

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MLB Rumors: Streaming Services To Bid On TV Rights

The landscape for how sports are consumed has drastically changed over the years, with streaming services emerging as a viable alternative to traditional television. That has played out in Major League Baseball, with exclusive games being made available to the…

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Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Ball Being Put Up For Auction

Freddie Freeman etched his name in Los Angeles Dodgers postseason history when he hit a walk-off grand slam against the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. The ball landed in the right-field pavilion and was…

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Clayton McCullough ‘Couldn’t Be More Thankful’ For Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff will look a little different next season as Clayton McCullough was hired to become the new Miami Marlins manager. The 44-year-old was popular during his time with the Dodgers as Mookie Betts most notably…

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Dodgers News: Walker Buehler Lied To Mark Prior Before Bullpen Appearance In World Series

Walker Buehler struggled throughout the 2024 season but emerged as a Los Angeles Dodgers playoff hero with a dominant performance against the New York Yankees in the World Series. The right-hander threw five scoreless innings in his Game 3 start…

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MLB Free Agency: Teoscar Hernández Rejects Qualifying Offer From Dodgers

Shortly after the World Series ended, the Los Angeles Dodgers extended Teoscar Hernández the one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer for the 2025 season. The veteran outfielder was one of 13 MLB players to receive the offer and had until 1…

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