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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Matt Sauer Felt ‘Pure Shock’ When Informed He Will Travel With Dodgers For Tokyo Series

Matt Sauer is among the group of players competing for a spot on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day roster this spring. The former New York Yankees prospect has struggled to the tune of an 8.22 ERA and 1.44 WHIP…

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Dave Roberts Hopes Shohei Ohtani Can Be Dominant Pitcher

Shohei Ohtani has established himself as one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball, but it is easy to overlook the fact that he can be just as dominant on the mound. In parts of five seasons as a…

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Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Understanding Of ‘Learning Curve’ For Hyeseong Kim

Hyeseong Kim is making the jump to Major League Baseball after signing a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason. The 26-year-old appeared poised to open the 2025 season as the Dodgers’ primary second baseman…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani Working On New Slide

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a scare in Game 2 of the 2024 World Series when Shohei Ohtani injured his left shoulder on a stolen base attempt. Ohtani underwent an MRI the following day, which the team only disclosed revealed…

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Dodgers Injury Update: Evan Phillips Could Make 2025 Debut During April

Evan Phillips is among the Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitchers who will be unavailable for the Tokyo Series in Japan later this month because of injury. The right-hander is still recovering from a tear in his right rotator cuff that…

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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Enjoyed Offseason Trip To Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers' upcoming trip to Japan for the Tokyo Series will represent Mookie Betts' second time in the country since the team won the 2024 World Series. During the offseason, Betts hosted a baseball clinic for students at…

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Dodgers Spring Training: David Bote Standing Out As ‘MVP’

David Bote was among the Los Angeles Dodgers' group of non-roster players to receive an invitation to 2025 Spring Training, and he has certainly made the most of his opportunity thus far. Through eight Cactus League games, Bote has gone…

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Dodgers Injury Update: Michael Kopech ‘Feeling In The 60% Range’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing the reality of potentially being without several key contributors in their bullpen for the start of the 2025 season. Prior to Spring Training workouts beginning at Camelback Ranch, Michael Kopech was said to be…

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Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Donates To Hometown Amid Forest Fire

Roki Sasaki is making the jump to Major League Baseball after signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent during the offseason. The right-hander began his career in Nippon Professional Baseball, where he spent the last four…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Wants Bobby Miller To Control Emotions

Bobby Miller is looking for a fresh start with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a disappointing 2024 season in which he was plagued by injuries and inconsistency. Miller went 2-4 with an 8.52 ERA, 6.98 FIP and 1.77 WHIP in…

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Dave Roberts: Blake Snell Is ‘Next-Level Thinker’

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another frontline-caliber pitcher to their starting rotation by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract after he opted out of his deal with the San Francisco Giants. The left-hander began his career with…

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Dodgers Fan Club Membership Available To Japan Residents

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the de facto home team of Japan last season after signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to record-setting contracts in free agency. The presence of both players helped the Dodgers set viewership records in the…

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