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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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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Doesn’t Believe Clayton Kershaw Needs To Rediscover Velocity To Find Success Over 3-Year Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers kickstarted the offseason by hammering out a three-year contract extension with longtime ace Clayton Kershaw that will keep him with the only organization...

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Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Open To Any Bullpen Role, Believes He Performs Best In High-Leverage Situations

The Los Angeles Dodgers fortified their bullpen with the signing of former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly, whose three-year contract includes incentives for games finished and...

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Open To Attacking Shifts With Bunts

By many metrics, the Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the better offensive teams in all of baseball this past season. The club particularly thrived in the power department, slugging a National League-leading...

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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Dodgers ‘Reached Out’ To Manny Machado Early In Offseason, But ‘Haven’t Engaged’ Since

As the New Year approaches, a plethora of prominent MLB free agents remain unsigned. The list extends to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, who both figure to cash in with two of the richest contracts...

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Dodgers News: Rival Scout Deems Prospect Jeter Downs A ‘Future All-Star’

For the second consecutive offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers orchestrated a salary-motivated trade that helped them accomplish multiple goals. This time, the club sent outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig...

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Details Julio Urias Returning To Starting Pitcher But Remaining On Innings Limit For 2019 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a plethora of options to choose from when constructing their starting rotation for the 2019 season. Among them is former top prospect Julio Urias, who will reprise his role...

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Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Contract Includes Option Year, Incentives

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently made their signing of Joe Kelly to a three-year contract official, which came one week after first agreeing to terms with him at the Winter Meetings...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Hyun-Jin Ryu

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu entered the 2018 season two years removed from shoulder surgery, looking to build off his previous campaign in which he logged over 100 innings pitched...

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MLB Rumors: Robinson Cano Tried Persuading Mets To Trade For Yasiel Puig

In a salary-motivated trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers unloaded from their surplus at multiple positions and traded Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Kyle Farmer, Alex Wood and cash considerations to the Cincinnati...

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Believes Ability To Platoon Can Be ‘Great’ For Roster Construction

By many metrics, the Los Angeles Dodgers boasted the best offense among National League teams during the 2018 season. The club paced the NL in FanGraphs' WAR (33.0) on top of posting highs...

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Andrew Friedman: Catcher Position ‘Obviously Something’ Dodgers Need To Address

The Los Angeles Dodgers orchestrated their first blockbuster trade of the offseason on Friday, sending outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig...

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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Yasmani Grandal Has 4-Year Contract Offer

With the 2018 year on the verge of coming to a close, all focus continues to be on the historic MLB free agent class that has yet to gain any traction thus far. Bryce Harper and...

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