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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Miguel Rojas Believes 2025 Dodgers Can Break All-Time MLB Wins Record

After winning the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have gone on to significantly improve their roster with the signings of Blake Snell, Tanner Scott, Michael Conforto, Kirby Yates, Hyeseong Kim and Roki Sasaki this offseason. The team was…

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Jon Berti: Yankees Felt ‘Disrespected’ By Dodgers After 2024 World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees faced off in the World Series last year for the 12th time in MLB history and first since 1981. It was a battle between two of the most iconic franchises on opposite…

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Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Pitching In May ‘About Right’

Shohei Ohtani enjoyed a historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers despite being limited to a designated hitter role while recovering from a second right elbow surgery. The two-way star has made strides in his recovery and expressed confidence…

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Hyeseong Kim Wants To ‘Live Up’ To Dodgers’ Standards

The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their history of international signings when they inked Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract. The deal includes team options for the 2028 and 2029 seasons that must be exercised or declined together.…

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2025 Dodger Stadium Giveaways: Ice Cube Bobblehead

The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed their initial promotional lineup for the 2025 season, which includes Ice Cube bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium on June 21. Ice Cube is an L.A. rap icon, best known for his work with the hip-hop…

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Dodgers Rumors: Kirby Yates Received Signing Bonus & No Deferrals

The Los Angeles Dodgers further bolstered their bullpen by signing Kirby Yates to a one-year, $13 million contract for the 2025 season. The Dodgers’ deal with Yates was originally reported on Jan. 21, but had not been followed by any…

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Miguel Rojas ‘Not Looking For Anything’ From Roki Sasaki As Gift For No. 11

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Roki Sasaki to a Minor League contract, it was accompanied by news that Miguel Rojas would be changing jersey numbers for the 2025 season. Rojas, who wore the No. 11 in each of the…

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Blake Snell: Dodgers Aren’t ‘Villains’ For Wanting To Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to become the first team in more than two decades to repeat as World Series champions and have helped their cause by adding several high-profile players this offseason. The team most notably signed Blake…

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Dave Roberts: ‘Humbling’ To Be Part Of Rare Dodgers Manager History

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a slew of injuries to win the 2024 World Series, which put manager Dave Roberts in unprecedented territory. Roberts joined Walter Alston (four) and Tommy Lasorda (two) as the only managers in Dodgers franchise history…

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MLB Top-10 Left Fielders Right Now: Yordan Alvarez Tops The Shredder’s Rankings For 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not have a player ranked by The Shredder on the list of MLB Top-10 Left Fielders Right Now heading into the 2025 season. However, former Dodgers prospect Yordan Alvarez topped the rankings and also placed…

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New Fernando Valenzuela Mural Painted In Mexico

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a franchise icon this past October when Fernando Valenzuela passed away at the age of 63. The Dodgers honored Valenzuela before Game 1 of the 2024 World Series with a tribute video and special mariachi…

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Evan Phillips: MLB ‘In A Really Great Spot’ With Pitchers Despite Starter Concerns

Major League Baseball has introduced several new rule changes in recent years and one idea being floated is a minimum inning requirements for starting pitchers. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has stated he would like to restore the prestige that was…

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