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 News: Orel Hershiser Had ‘Special Moment’ After Wearing Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Jersey At Dodgers World Series Parade

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions behind the contributions of several players, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had a performance for the ages. The right-hander posted a 1.02 ERA and…

Teoscar Hernández Hopes To Play For Team Dominican Republic In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers figure to be well-represented in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but to this point only have one confirmed participated in Shohei Ohtani, who announced plans to play for Team Japan as they look to repeat as…

Dodgers Extended World Series Streak For Players Named Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back elimination games on the road to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays and repeat as World Series champions. While a monumental moment for the franchise, it also represented the sixth consecutive season that a player…

Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Will Consider Keeping 6-Man Starting Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation was expected to be a strength during the 2025 season, and ultimately that is how matters played out despite some occasional bumps in the road. The club had one of the deepest pitching staffs…

‘Friday Night Baseball’ Games On Apple TV+ Returning For 2026 Season

While Major League Baseball has several new broadcasting agreements and partners for the 2026 season, a portion of their national TV rights remain unchanged. Fox networks will continue to air select contests during the regular season, along with the All-Star…

Posted Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai Prefers To ‘Take Them Down’ Instead Of Signing With Dodgers

The MLB free agent class got a big boost earlier this month when it was announced that star Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) pitcher Tatsuya Imai would be posted by the Saitama Seibu Lions. The negotiating period began on Nov. 19…

2026 Dodgers Arbitration Projections: Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart & Alex Call

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with nine players eligible for arbitration in 2026, but the group has since been reduced after several moves. Among them was Ben Rortvedt, who reportedly avoided arbitration with the Dodgers before going…

Miguel Rojas & Will Smith Dodgers World Series Home Run Balls From Game 7 Sell In Auction

The Los Angeles Dodgers erased a three-run deficit against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series thanks to a pair of clutch home runs by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith. The Dodgers were down to…

Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation Established To Help Children & Animals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani started his own charity foundation as a way to support children and protect animals. The Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation's main mission is to "create healthier, happier communities by funding initiatives that inspire children…

Dodgers News: Will Smith Has ‘Mixed Feelings’ About ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball has undergone significant changes in recent years, but arguably the most drastic is set to come at the start of the 2026 season. This past September, MLB announced plans to implement the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system…

Justin Turner: ‘Really Cool’ For Clayton Kershaw To Retire After Helping Dodgers Win World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers had extra incentive to repeat as World Series champions this year so that Clayton Kershaw could finish his playing career on the highest note possible. The left-hander previously announced his plans to retire after 18 legendary…

Rob Manfred Confident New Limits On MLB Prop Bets Will Deter Future Player Manipulation

Major League Baseball was rocked by a gambling scandal with former Cleveland Guardians teammates Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz recently being indicted by prosecutors for their roles in an alleged scheme to rig bets on individual pitches thrown during…