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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This Day In Dodgers History: Max Muncy Hits First Leadoff Sacrifice Fly

On Aug. 15, 2020, Max Muncy hit the first leadoff sacrifice fly in MLB history due to the new ghost runner rule that was implemented by the league and Players Association (MLBPA) during the pandemic-shortened season to reduce health risks.…

Mookie Betts ‘Encouraged’ By Dodgers’ Close Losses

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Los Angeles Angels with a crushing 6-5 loss on Wednesday and now have fallen a full game behind the San Diego Padres in the National League West standings. The latest defeat extended…

Dodgers Injury Update: Brusdar Graterol Unlikely To Return For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been plagued by injuries throughout the 2025 season, with Brusdar Graterol among those unable to contribute thus far. The right-hander began the year on the 60-day injured list after undergoing offseason surgery to…

Shohei Ohtani Pitching Against Mike Trout ‘As Big As It Gets’

Shohei Ohtani made his latest pitching start on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series finale. Although Ohtani has already played his former team as a designated hitter in the Dodgers'…

Report: Dodgers Didn’t Have Much Interest In Trade For Jhoan Duran Or Griffin Jax

The Los Angeles Dodgers were seemingly linked to every top relief pitcher who was available at this year's MLB trade deadline amid their search for bullpen help, including Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax of the Minnesota Twins. Both right-handers were…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Have No Regrets About Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers were linked to several big names at this year's MLB trade deadline, but only came away with modest additions that primarily centered around Brock Stewart and Alex Call. The trade for Stewart addressed the team's biggest…

Dodgers Rookie Dalton Rushing Won’t Play Left Field

The Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing was promoted for his MLB debut earlier this season, and he took over the backup catcher role as Austin Barnes was designated for assignment and subsequently released. While Rushing presents more upside…

Max Muncy: Dodgers Not Focused On Padres Closing Gap In NL West

The Los Angeles Dodgers' lead in the National League West is down to one game for the first time since June 14 after their 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels and the San Diego Padres' 4-1 win over the…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Could Have ‘Best’ Postseason Pitching Staff

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff was an area of concern at several points this season because of injuries, but the group has gotten much healthier over the last few weeks and now can be considered a strength as the…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman & J.D. Martinez Helping Mookie Betts

Mookie Betts has struggled for the better part of the 2025 season and was recently mired in a difficult stretch that saw him go hitless across a career-worst 22 consecutive at-bats. However, the eight-time All-Star appears to be turning a…

Dodgers Set Franchise Record For Fewest Games To Reach 3 Million In Dodger Stadium Attendance

With an announced crowd of 53,825 on Kobe Bryant bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers surpassed 3 million in cumulative attendance for the 2025 season. They needed just 60 games to do so, which are the fewest…

Dodgers Injury Updates: Kiké Hernández & Hyeseong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Kiké Hernández since the middle of July because of left elbow inflammation. He was initially projected to return shortly after the All-Star break, but the injury has lingered longer than expected. Hernández has treated…

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