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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Former Dodgers Phil Douglas & Lee Magee Reinstated From MLB’s Permanently Ineligible List

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced this month that 17 players were reinstated from MLB's permanently ineligible list after concluding the policy should no longer apply once the disciplined individual has passed away. “In my view, once an individual has passed…

Dodgers Injury Update: Teoscar Hernández Begins Rehab Assignment With Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Teoscar Hernández began a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday as he inches closer to returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Hernández played four innings in right field and went 0-for-1 with two walks at the plate.…

Dave Roberts: Emmet Sheehan Will Be ‘Very Helpful’ For Dodgers

Emmet Sheehan is among the injured Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers working his way toward a respective return at some point during this year. The right-hander missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing a Tommy John hybrid procedure with an internal…

Dave Roberts: Clayton Kershaw’s Return Big Boost For Dodgers Rotation

Clayton Kershaw will begin his 18th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday when he is activated off the 60-day injured list to start against the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series. Kershaw is working his way back…

Mookie Betts On Reaction After A’s Intentionally Walk Shohei Ohtani: ‘Just Being The Competitor’

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled away with a 9-3 win over the Athletics on Wednesday night, boosted by Mookie Betts doubling in a pair of runs in the eighth inning before scoring on Max Muncy's three-run homer. Betts delivered the…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts ‘Impressed’ With Michael Conforto

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their outfield by signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract during the offseason, and he has since become the team's starting left fielder. Conforto is a former first-round draft pick who enjoyed success…

Blake Snell Enjoying Watching Hyeseong Kim Play For Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier this month as the corresponding move to Tommy Edman being placed on the 10-day injured list with right ankle inflammation. Kim's arrival was met with plenty of excitement…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Found Confidence Against Pirates All-Star Paul Skenes

Freddie Freeman was named National League Player of the Week for May 5-11 after a torrid stretch with the Los Angeles Dodgers that saw him lead the Majors in RBI and hits. Freeman batted .500/.500/1.000 with three doubles, one triple,…

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Donating To Brotherhood Crusade Wildfire Relief On Behalf Of Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a three-game series with the Athletics on Tuesday, which also coincides with Mookie Betts bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium. As part of the 50 Feeds LA initiative, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is once…

Oklahoma City Comets Hosting Home Run Derby X At Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark

The Oklahoma City Comets, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, is due to host the 2025 Home Run Derby X at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark as one of the tour's six stops this year.s The competition comes to Oklahoma City on…

Nez Balelo: Shohei Ohtani Has ‘No Regrets’ With Dodgers Contract Structure Or Value

The Los Angeles Dodgers shocked Major League Baseball when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract in December 2023, which at the time represented the largest deal in professional sports history. Ohtani's contract with the Dodgers included…

Dodgers Injury Updates: Blake Snell & Tyler Glasnow Meeting With Dr. Neal ElAttrache

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently without two of their most important starting pitchers in Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow because of respective shoulder trouble. Snell signed a five-year, $182 million contract with the Dodgers during the offseason but made…