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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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…

Dodgers News: Emmet Sheehan Focused On Improving Pitch Sequencing

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a strong performance from Emmet Sheehan in their 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. The right-hander got through seven scoreless innings and held the Reds to just three baserunners (two hits, one walk).…

Dodgers News: Andy Pages ‘Very Comfortable’ Playing At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their homestand with a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, led in part by Andy Pages hitting two home runs off Hunter Greene. Pages provided the Dodgers with a lead in the third inning by…

Dodgers Change Plan In Left Field Amid Search For Production

The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract has not gone according to plan, with the veteran outfielder in the midst of the worst season of his career. Conforto struggled for much of the…

Dodgers Rookie Dalton Rushing Hopes To Build On Go-Ahead Home Run Against Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers received four home runs in their 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday, including a pivotal three-run blast from Dalton Rushing. With the score tied at 2-2 in the seventh inning, the rookie catcher…

Gavin Lux ‘Excited’ For 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring

After reuniting with Walker Buehler at Fenway Park late last month, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced Gavin Lux during their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds as part of the road trip as well. It represented Lux's first regular-season games…

Freddie Freeman Believes Dodgers’ Offensive Approach Was ‘Better’ In Series Finale Against Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke out the bats in an 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday to avoid being swept at Petco Park and pull back into a tie for first place in the National League West.…

BBWAA To Start Presenting Relief Pitcher Of The Year Award In 2026

The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) announced it has created a new Relief Pitcher of the Year Award for the American League and National League that will be voted on presented to winners starting with the 2026 season. The…

Rob Manfred: Padres-Dodgers Games Approaching Same Level Of Rivalry As Red Sox & Yankees

Games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have taken on added significance in recent years due to increased levels of tension and three postseason meetings since 2020. So much so that some now consider the Dodgers and…

Dave Roberts Believes Padres Are More Aggressive Than Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their recent dominance of the San Diego Padres by sweeping them in a three-game series last weekend to reclaim sole possession of first place in the National League West. Their lead in the division is…