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: 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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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts ‘Stronger’ Than Before Despite Prolonged Battle With Stomach Virus

Mookie Betts was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Tuesday after being limited by a stomach virus for the last couple of weeks. Betts described his condition as a “really aggravated” stomach and struggled to keep food down.…

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Tyler Glasnow, Dustin May & Blake Snell Added To Dodgers’ Domestic Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ domestic Opening Day roster features 13 pitchers, a two-way player in Shohei Ohtani and 12 additional position players. The only changes from the Dodgers' Tokyo Series roster were the additions of Tyler Glasnow, Dustin May and…

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Dodgers Committed To Balancing Cost Of Winning Games In Short-Term With Overall Outlook

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of reaching the playoffs 12 years in a row, with nine of those coming under manager Dave Roberts, who has additionally guided the team to two World Series titles in four appearances.…

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Dodgers Injury Updates: Tony Gonsolin, Michael Kopech & Evan Phillips

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the 2025 season without several key pitchers due to injury, including Tony Gonsolin, Michael Kopech and Evan Phillips. Gonsolin went into Spring Training competing with Bobby Miller and Dustin May to earn the fifth spot…

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Brandon Gomes: Shohei Ohtani & Dodgers Hitters Were Happy With Tanner Scott Signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen during the offseason by signing Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract. Scott's contract included a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred money. Scott is coming off an excellent…

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What Players Dodgers Owe Deferred Salary To And When

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most aggressive teams in recent years when it comes to improving their roster. In the last three offseasons alone, the team signed Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, Teoscar Hernández and…

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Ippei Mizuhara’s Surrender Date Pushed Back

As Shohei Ohtani was beginning his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara found themselves at the center of an illegal sports gambling scandal. The Dodgers fired Mizuhara during the Seoul Series for his…

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Cubs Players Amazed At Shohei Ohtani’s Popularity In Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the regular season by sweeping the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, which marked a homecoming for Shohei Ohtani. The two-way star received a hero's welcome when the Dodgers arrived and was met…

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Fox Sports Interested In ESPN’s MLB TV Rights

The way Major League Baseball is consumed has drastically changed over the years and will only continue evolving going forward. The 2025 season is set to be the last of a longstanding relationship between MLB and ESPN after both sides…

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