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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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Jack Flaherty Rumors: Mets, Tigers & Orioles Among Interested Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers' search for an impact starting pitcher led them to acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers in a last minute deal at this year's MLB trade deadline. The right-hander was inconsistent during the playoffs, but he…

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Roki Sasaki Has Been ‘Ready To Go’ For Jump To MLB

Roki Sasaki is set to become the next star player from Japan to make the jump to MLB with the Chiba Lotte Marines agreeing to post him as an international free agent, which is expected to happen during the Winter…

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Dave Roberts Felt ‘Pure Joy And Elation’ When Dodgers Won 2024 World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series championship in franchise history by defeating the New York Yankees in five games. It was the Dodgers' second World Series title since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, when they defeated the Tampa…

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Dodgers Rumors: Blake Snell’s Contract Includes Potential Team Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their starting rotation by signing two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. The deal reportedly includes a $52 million signing bonus that lowers the Dodgers' competitive balance tax hit.…

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Blake Snell: ‘No Better Situation’ Than Playing With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced Blake Snell during a press conference at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday after signing him to a five-year, $182 million contract. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was highly sought-after as the New York Yankees,…

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Dodgers Rumors: Farhan Zaidi Potentially Returning To Front Office

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of an unprecedented stretch that includes 12 consecutive postseason appearances, 11 National League West titles, four pennants and two World Series championships since 2013. The Dodgers went an MLB-best 379-270 (.584) under…

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Max Muncy Hopes Dodgers’ 2024 World Series Title ‘Silences’ Criticism Of Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2024 season as strong favorites to win the World Series, but by no means had an easy path to doing so. The Dodgers faced adversity all year due to the plethora of injuries that…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Wally Moon Acquired In Trade & Rafael Furcal Signs 3-Year Contract

On December 4, 1958, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former National League Rookie of the Year Wally Moon and...

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Padres Manager Mike Shildt Credits For Being Dodgers ‘Well-Run Organization’

The Los Angeles Dodgers flexed their financial muscle last offseason when they spent over $1 billion in player contracts to add Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Tesocar Hernández, among others, to an already-talented core. After winning the 2024…

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Watch: Blake Snell’s Introductory Press Conference At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers are formally introducing Blake Snell during a press conference at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, beginning at 2:30 p.m. PT. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes are going to join Snell…

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Nolan Arenado Trade Rumors: Dodgers & Yankees Among Potential Fits

The St. Louis Cardinals could look to make significant changes to their roster this offseason, with Nolan Arenado once again at the center of trade speculation. The seven-time All-Star has three seasons remaining on the eight-year, $260 million contract extension…

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Blake Snell ‘Can’t Wait To Win’ World Series With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the first major splash of the offseason by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. Snell’s deal includes a $52 million signing bonus, deferred salary and a limited no-trade clause. The addition of…

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