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 Spring Training: Blake Snell Downplays Mentoring Bobby Miller

Bobby Miller enjoyed a solid rookie campaign for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023 but was unable to replicate that success last year. The former first-round draft pick went just 2-4 with an 8.52 ERA, 6.98 FIP and 1.77 WHIP…

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MLB Free Agency: Justin Turner Signes With Chicago Cubs

When looking back at the Los Angeles Dodgers' success over the last decade, Justin Turner comes to mind as one of the most important players during that time. The Long Beach, Calif., native spent nine seasons with the organization, earning…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Walter O’Malley Buys Land To Build Dodger Stadium

On February 18, 1960, then-Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley finalized the purchase of land that would be used for the construction of Dodger Stadium. O'Malley paid a reported $494,000 for the property at Chavez Ravine, which was believed to…

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Andrew Friedman & Brandon Gomes Want To Build Best Roster For Dodgers Fans

After winning the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are poised for further success this year. The team seemingly has a stronger roster following the offseason signings of Blake Snell, Michael Conforto, Hyeseong Kim, Tanner Scott and Roki Sasaki,…

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2025 Dodgers Spring Training: Evan Phillips Hopes To Throw Off Mound ‘Soon’

On the first day of Spring Training workouts for Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers at Camelback Ranch, it was revealed Evan Phillips is dealing with the same right shoulder injury that prevented him from pitching in the 2024 World…

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Dodgers Spring Training Video: Mookie Betts Starts Chant For Hyeseong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers are holding full-squad Spring Training workouts at Camelback Ranch in preparation for their Cactus League opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The team has several new players for the 2025 season, including Hyeseong Kim, who…

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘Very Happy’ Roki Sasaki Signed With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a wildly successful offseason that included the signing of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki. The right-hander was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines this past December and immediately became one of the most coveted free agents.…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Freddie Freeman Making Progress Toward Running

Freddie Freeman played through multiple injuries during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 World Series run, including a right ankle sprain that he sustained in the final week of the regular season. Freeman appeared limited at times but still managed to…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Signs Contract Extension To Become First $3 Million Player

On February 16, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Orel Hershiser to a record-setting three-year, $7.9 million contract extension. The terms of the deal included a $1.1 million signing bonus, and base salaries of $2.4 million in 1989, $1.6 million…

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Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman Among Dodgers On MLB Top 100 List For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers were well represented on the MLB Top 100 Players Right Now list heading into the 2025 season as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, Teoscar Hernández, Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Roki…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani To Throw First Bullpen Session

Shohei Ohtani was limited to a designated hitter role in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers while recovering from a second right elbow surgery, but remains on track to return to the mound this year. Ohtani reported to…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Takashi Saito Signed To Contracts

On February 13, 1995, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed star Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo to a Minor League contract that included a $2 million signing bonus. The deal was made possible due to a loophole in the Japanese Uniform Players…

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