Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a senior editor 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 X/Twitter: @mcborelli.
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Andrew Friedman: Ben Rortvedt ‘Has Been Awesome’ For Dodgers Pitching Staff

Ben Rortvedt has unexpectedly become the Los Angeles Dodgers' primary catcher as a result of both Will Smith and Dalton Rushing sustaining respective injuries this month. Rushing has since returned from the injured list, but he remains in a backup…

Dodgers News: Michael Conforto Had ‘Really Honest Conversations’ With Dave Roberts

Michael Conforto is in the midst of a down season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he has shown glimpses of being able to sustain success at the plate. The veteran outfielder had a productive month of July, which changed…

Dodgers Expect Blake Treinen To Improve During Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been an area of inconsistency this season, with Blake Treinen among the relief pitchers enduring a down year. The right-hander has posted a disappointing 1-7 record with a 5.55 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in…

Dodgers Video: Hyeseong Kim & Blake Snell Watch Son-Heung Min At LAFC Game

Hyeseong Kim and Blake Snell were present at BMO Stadium for the Los Angeles Football Club's (LAFC) 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Sunday, just hours after the Los Angeles Dodgers played their final home game of the regular…

Dodgers May Rely On Emmet Sheehan To Pitch High-Leverage Innings Out Of Bullpen During Playoffs

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell short of sweeping the San Francisco Giants on Sunday despite Emmet Sheehan turning in another dominant start. The right-hander allowed just one hit and collected 10 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings. It was Sheehan's first…

Dodgers Injury Update: Brusdar Graterol Unlikely To Pitch In 2025

Brusdar Graterol is among the Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers who haven't been able to contribute this season due to injury. Graterol began the year on the 60-day injured list after undergoing offseason surgery to repair the labrum in his right…

Clayton Kershaw Addressing Dodgers Fans Before Final Home Game At Dodger Stadium

Clayton Kershaw is expected to address the fans at Dodger Stadium on Sunday before the Los Angeles Dodgers play their final home game of the regular season. Kershaw previously announced that he is retiring at the end of the 2025…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts & Blake Snell Impressed With Ben Rortvedt

Ben Rortvedt has been thrust into a larger role with the Los Angeles Dodgers this month as a result of Will Smith and Dalton Rushing both spending time on the 10-day injured list. Rortvedt, who was acquired by the Dodgers…

Dodgers Bullpen Struggles Attributed To ‘Lacking Confidence’

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been under a microscope amid a prolonged stretch of struggles by several relievers, which in particular surfaced against the Philadelphia Phillies this week. With the Dodgers holding a 4-0 lead in the sixth inning…

Dodgers Starting Pitchers Inspire Confidence For Potential Postseason Matchup With Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped two of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies this week, but it wasn't because of a lackluster performance from their starting pitchers. Emmet Sheehan served as the bulk pitcher in the series opener at Dodger…

Dave Roberts Picks Shohei Ohtani To Win 2025 NL MVP Over Kyle Schwarber

Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of another historic season, and his two-way prowess was on full display when the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Philadelphia Phillies this week. Ohtani went 4-for-12 with a double, two home runs, two RBI…

Dodgers Implemented ‘Hard’ Limit On Shohei Ohtani, But 6 Innings Possible In Playoffs

Shohei Ohtani turned in his best pitching start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as he no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies through five innings. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts on an efficient 68 pitches. He likely…