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 News: Max Muncy Still Evaluating Use Of Torpedo Bat

Max Muncy became the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to use the new torpedo bat design in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Muncy went 0-for-3 with the bowling pin-shaped bat before switching to his usual lumber for what wound…

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Will & Cara Smith’s Catching Hope Foundation Partnering With LADF To Improve Reading Proficiency Among Youth

Will and Cara Smith through their Catching Hope Foundation have partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to beautify learning spaces and improve reading proficiency and interest among young Angelenos. The Smiths joined students at Manhattan Place Elementary in Los…

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Dustin May: It ‘Meant The World’ To Be Back On Mound With Dodgers

Dustin May made his first regular season start in nearly two years on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers remained undefeated with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. May had not pitched for the Dodgers since May 17,…

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Mookie Betts: Dodgers Shortstop Role Has ‘Gone Really Well’

After missing the Tokyo Series due to an illness, Mookie Betts has reclaimed his spot as the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting shortstop to begin the 2025 season. Betts is back at the position after serving as the team's primary shortstop…

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Braves’ Michael Harris II: Tyler Glasnow ‘Absolutely Electric’

The Los Angeles Dodgers maintained their undefeated start to the 2025 season with a 6-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, backed by a dominant start from Tyler Glasnow. The right-hander allowed just two hits over five scoreless…

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Top Dodgers Prospect Dalton Rushing Expected To Make MLB Debut At Catcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers have some of the best catching depth in all of baseball, with Will Smith holding things down at the Major League level and top prospect Dalton Rushing continuing to make strides. Rushing is coming off an…

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MLB Rules Allow Yankees To Use Torpedo Bats

The first weekend of the MLB regular season came and went with the New York Yankees making headlines for their offensive outburst against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Yankees hit a franchise-record nine home runs in their 20-9 win over the…

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Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Baseball Card Sells For More Than $1 Million

Shohei Ohtani made MLB history in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers by becoming the first player to record at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. He accomplished the feat en route to winning unanimous National…

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Jack Flaherty Receives 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring From Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman & More

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to celebrate their 2024 World Series title with a ring ceremony at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Manager Dave Roberts received a standing ovation, and the likes of Clayton Kershaw, Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani…

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Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Didn’t Have ‘Great Feel’ For Mechanics Against Tigers

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain undefeated by completing a sweep of the Detroit Tigers despite Roki Sasaki struggling in the series finale. The rookie allowed two runs on three hits and walked four batters in just 1.2 innings of work.…

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Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Annoyed By Dodgers’ World Series Trash-Talk

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in franchise history last season by eliminating the New York Yankees in five games. The Dodgers took a 3-0 series lead most notably overcame a five-run deficit in the clinching…

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Freddie Freeman Embracing 2024 Dodgers World Series Celebration While Focusing On 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers capped off a memorable 2024 season by defeating the New York Yankees to capture their eighth World Series title in franchise history. Freddie Freeman took home World Series MVP honors behind an historic performance despite playing…

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