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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Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Praises Dodgers Fans For Strong Presence At Fenway Park

When the Los Angeles Dodgers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday thanks to a pair of solo home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández in the first inning, they were met…

Blake Snell Returning To Dodgers For Start Against Rays

Blake Snell was dominant in the fourth start of his rehab assignment as he crossed the finish line before returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. Making a second consecutive start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, the left-hander did not allow…

Dave Roberts ‘Very Confident’ Kirby Yates Can Be Dodgers Closer

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another key pitcher this week as Tanner Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Scott will be unavailable for multiple weeks, and potentially longer, but the expectation is he will…

Freddie Freeman Calls Swing ‘Work In Progress’ Despite Walk-Off Hit

The Los Angeles Dodgers concluded their homestand with a 4-3 walk-off win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday thanks to Freddie Freeman's clutch two-run base hit in the ninth inning. The rally started when Mookie Betts reached on a two-out…

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Rays Prefer To Keep Pete Fairbanks

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching on July 31 and figures to center around relief pitching, with Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks among the players who could be on the move. At 53-50, the Rays find themselves only…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Believes Michael Conforto’s Ability ‘Still In There’

The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract has not panned out to this point, but the veteran outfielder continues to show signs of a potential turnaround. Conforto is hitting .318/.348/.500 with a double,…

Shohei Ohtani Becomes First Japanese-Born Player To Hit Home Run In 4 Consecutive Games

UPDATE (July 23, 1:30 p.m. PT): Shohei Ohtani extended his MLB record for a Japanese-born player to five consecutive games with a home run on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers had a disappointing showing against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday,…

Dodgers Sign 2025 MLB Draft Picks Zach Root, Charles Davalan, Cam Leiter, Landyn Vidourek & Jack O’Connor

The Los Angeles Dodgers made four picks on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, including the selections of Zach Root, Charles Davalan and Cam Leiter with the Nos. 40, 41 and 65 overall picks. Root and Davalan were both…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Fixed Swing By ‘Focusing’ More On Right Ankle

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Freddie Freeman endured a scare on Sunday when he was hit by a pitch in the left wrist and immediately came out of the game. However, X-rays were negative and Freeman returned to the lineup…

Dodgers Roster: Alexis Díaz Recalled, Tanner Scott Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Tanner Scott on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation prior to Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Alexis Díaz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Manager Dave Roberts said Scott told him he…

Shohei Ohtani Accepting Of Mookie Betts Moving Into Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup

With the Los Angeles Dodgers mired in their worst stretch of the season, manager Dave Roberts made a notable change on Sunday by switching Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts in the lineup order. Roberts explained the decision stemmed from wanting…

Clayton Kershaw Ends Interview To Avoid Getting ‘Myself In Trouble’ After Dodgers Swept By Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' recent struggles continued as they were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday as Clayton Kershaw endured a frustrating start. The left-hander was working on a shutout when things began to unravel due to multiple defensive…

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