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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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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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Dodgers Want To Avoid Shutting Down Shohei Ohtani During 2025 Season

Shohei Ohtani didn't pitch in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers while recovering from right elbow surgery, but he is expected to return to the mound this year. Ohtani expressed confidence he would be able to pitch on…

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Dodgers Considered Changing Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Schedule Before Shoulder Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a record-setting 12-year, $325 million contract last offseason, which represented the longest and richest deal for a pitcher in MLB history. At the time of the signing, there were some questions about…

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Hyeseong Kim Signed With Dodgers Due To Familiarity & Chance To Win World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their middle infield last week by signing Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract. The deal includes a two-year team option for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. Kim joins the Dodgers after spending the…

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Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Evan Phillips Agrees To Contract For 2025 Season

Evan Phillips was among the arbitration-eligible players who was tendered a contract by the Los Angeles Dodgers at the deadline last November, which kept him and others under team control. They also did so with Anthony Banda, Brusdar Graterol, Michael…

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