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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Blake Treinen Assures Dodgers Bullpen ‘Trying Our Darndest’ Every Game

Shohei Ohtani had his best start as a pitcher on Tuesday, but the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen imploded in a 9-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts over five no-hit innings on…

Dodgers Implemented ‘Hard’ Limit On Shohei Ohtani, But 6 Innings Possible In Playoffs

Shohei Ohtani turned in his best pitching start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as he no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies through five innings. Ohtani issued just one walk and collected five strikeouts on an efficient 68 pitches. He likely…

Why Did Mookie Betts Wear No. 21 Dodgers Jersey Against Phillies?

Mookie Betts wore a No. 21 Los Angeles Dodgers jersey against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday as part of MLB celebrating Roberto Clemente Day (every Sept. 15) and due to being a nominee for the award in the Hall of…

Shohei Ohtani & Nez Balelo File Motion To Dismiss Real Estate Lawsuit

Shohei Ohtani found himself at the center of another off-the-field scandal last month when he and agent Nez Balelo were sued by a pair of Hawaii-based real estate developers. The plaintiffs, Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and Tomoko Matsumoto, claimed they…

Dodgers Injury Update: Brock Stewart Scheduled For ‘Quick’ Rehab Assignment

After welcoming back the likes of Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech and Alex Vesia in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen could soon see the return of Brock Stewart. The Dodgers reunited with Stewart at the trade deadline…

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernández Starting To ‘Feel Like Myself’

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a series win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park thanks in part to Teoscar Hernández's contributions at the plate. The veteran outfielder matched a season high with four hits in the Dodgers' 10-2…

Max Muncy Avoiding Putting ‘Pressure’ On Himself To Save Dodgers

Max Muncy returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Monday for the first time in nearly a month because of a Grade 1 right oblique strain. The 35-year-old has been one of the Dodgers' most productive hitters this season,…

Alex Vesia Confident Dodgers Bullpen Can Be Successful

After a rough road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers got back on track by sweeping the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers dominated the Rockies in all facets of the game as they outscored them,…

Roki Sasaki Meeting With Dodgers To Determine Role

Roki Sasaki turned in the best start of his near month-long rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, striking out eight in 4.2 innings of work against the Sacramento River Cats. Sasaki didn't allow a run until the fifth…

Dodgers Evaluating Tommy Edman To Decide On Center Field Or Second Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back another key contributor on Wednesday as Tommy Edman was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of their series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Edman missed just over a month due to a sprained…

Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Strikes Out 8 In Potentially Final Rehab Start For Triple-A Oklahoma City

Roki Sasaki continued his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday and turned in a solid start against the Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants' affiliate). The right-hander allowed three runs on three hits and struck out eight against…

Mookie Betts: Middle Of Dodgers Lineup ‘Makes Us Go’

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke out the bats in a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, receiving contributions from Mookie Betts and several other players. The eight-time All-Star went 2-for-4 with a double, home run and two RBI,…