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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Dave Roberts: Dodgers Needing To ‘Flip’ Switch A ‘Dangerous Way To Live’

The Los Angeles Dodgers salvaged their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-4 walk-off win on Sunday for a positive end to an otherwise disappointing weekend. L.A. dropped the first two games to Arizona after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds…

Michael Kopech Activated Off Injured List & Added To Expanded Dodgers Roster

Michael Kopech was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and added onto the expanded Los Angeles Dodgers roster for September. Kopech's return brings the Dodgers' 40-man roster full. MLB roster rules permit teams to add one position player and one…

Dodgers Injury Update: Brock Stewart Trying To Work Past Setback

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their bullpen at the trade deadline by reuniting with Brock Stewart in a deal that sent James Outman to the Minnesota Twins. Stewart was expected to be a key addition for the Dodgers but has…

Gavin Lux Thought About Max Scherzer During ‘Embarrassing’ Crash Into Dodger Stadium Wall

Gavin Lux returned to Dodger Stadium this week for the first time since being traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds during the offseason. Some highlights of Lux's tenure with the Dodgers include becoming the top prospect…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Wants Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Be More Efficient

After a solid rookie season, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has put together another excellent showing in his second year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander enters his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday with an 11-8 record, 2.90 ERA, 3.18…

State Of California Establishes Fernando Valenzuela Day Every Nov. 1

The state of California has declared Nov. 1 as "Fernando Valenzuela Day," which coincides with the late Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher's birthday. Valenzuela passed away last October at the age 63, just three days before the Dodgers faced the New…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Trusted Dalton Rushing To Call Pitches

Shohei Ohtani turned in his best pitching start of the season on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. The two-way star set season-highs in innings pitched (five) and strikeouts (nine) en route…

LAFC Star Son Heung-Min Meets Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell Before First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted international soccer star Son Heung-Min at Dodger Stadium ahead of their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Heung-Min exchanged jerseys with Freddie Freeman on the field before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch…

MLB Rumors: Salt Lake City & Nashville ‘Heavy Favorites’ For Expansion Teams

Major League Baseball has undergone significant changes in recent years and that figures to only continue going forward. The topic of expansion and realignment came up during ESPN’s broadcast of the Little League Classic, fueling speculation on which cities may…

Dodgers Injury Update: Alex Vesia Hopeful For Quick Return From Oblique Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another key member of their bullpen as Alex Vesia was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Vesia's IL stint is retroactive to Aug. 23, which makes Sunday, Sept. 7 the…

Dodgers News: Will Smith Doesn’t Blame Recent Struggles On Workload

Will Smith is in the middle of a career year and was among the group of Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Game starters this season, but has uncharacteristically struggled during the month of August. He enters play Wednesday hitting just .159/.312/.270…

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Facing ‘Big’ Start Against Reds

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his next pitching start on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers go for a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. The two-way star is coming off his worst outing of the season against the Colorado…