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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Edwin Díaz Reaches 10 Years Of Major League Service Time

Edwin Díaz has not pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers since April 19 as he recovers from right elbow surgery, but he has achieved an important career milestone. The longtime MLB closer reached 10 years of Major League service time…

Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez Joins Orel Hershiser In Rare Territory

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres last Wednesday behind another dominant start from Cristopher Sánchez. The left-hander did not allow a run in seven innings of work, which extended his scoreless streak to 44.2.…

This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider Leads Brooklyn In Home Run Record; Mike Piazza Drafted

On June 1, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers set a franchise record when they hit six home runs in an 11-8 win over the Milwaukee Braves at Ebbets Field. After falling behind in the top of the first, the Dodgers took…

Ryan Ward: ‘Really Cool’ To Hit First MLB Home Run

Ryan Ward had a game to remember in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon. Ward, starting in left field, went 1-for-2 with his first career Major League home run. He led off the…

Tigers Likely To Consider Trade Offers For Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season as they currently sit in last place in the American League Central with a 22-38 record. Not much has gone right for the Tigers as…

How Andy Pages Was Safe Despite Not Touching Home Plate

The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to tack on an important insurance run in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies when Mookie Betts lined a two-out RBI single to right field that scored Andy Pages. Adolis García…

Freddie Freeman Possibly Changing Retirement Plans

Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea added to their family last month with the birth of their fourth child, daughter London Rosemary Joy. Freeman, who is now 36 and in the middle of his 17th MLB season, has started to…

Brock Stewart’s Left Foot Injury Not ‘Responding’ To Treatment

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with a rash of pitching injuries, with Edwin Díaz, Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart among those currently sidelined. Phillips is working his way back from last year's Tommy John surgery, while Stewart had his…

Shohei Ohtani Makes MLB History As Hitter & Pitcher Against Rockies

After avoiding a serious injury on Tuesday when he was hit by a pitch, Shohei Ohtani fulfilled two-way duties in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. Ohtani turned in another effective start as he collected seven…

Teoscar Hernández Expected To Be Out ‘A Few Weeks At The Minimum’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are down another key contributor after Teoscar Hernández was removed from Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies due to a left hamstring strain. Hernández suffered the injury while running to first base on a groundout in…

Dodgers Recall Alex Freeland With Kiké Hernández Back On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Kiké Hernández on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled Alex Freeland from Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move. Freeland is back in the Majors after a two-week stint with…

Kiké Hernández Had Message For Andrew Friedman With Dr. Neal ElAtrrache After Elbow Surgery

Kiké Hernández made an immediate impact in his first game back with the Los Angeles Dodgers since undergoing offseason left elbow surgery. The utility man went 2-for-2 with a double and RBI in the Dodgers' 5-3 comeback win over the…