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: Tommy Edman Likely Unavailable For Opening Day

After dealing with right ankle trouble over parts of the last two seasons, Tommy Edman underwent a debridement procedure in effort to find a solution for the nagging injury. Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said earlier this offseason…

Dodgers Roster: Ryan Fitzgerald Clears Waivers & Sent Outright To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Ryan Fitzgerald outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City after he cleared waivers. Fitzgerald was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins earlier this month before getting designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Becomes 4th Athlete To Earn $100 Million In Endorsements

The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned Major League Baseball when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract in December 2023, which at the time represented the largest deal in professional sports history. It is the most unique contract…

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Planning To Retire After 2032 Season

Mookie Betts is entering his seventh season with the Los Angeles Dodgers since being acquired from the Boston Red Sox in February 2020. Betts was set to become a free agent after that season but the Dodgers prevented that from…

Cubs’ Jed Hoyer ‘Happy’ For Kyle Tucker After Signing With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers made another splash by reaching an agreement to sign Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract that includes deferrals and a pair of opt-outs. Tucker, the offseason's top free agent, is joining the Dodgers after…

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Wants To Address Competitiveness & Blackouts In Next CBA

With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, representatives from Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are expected to begin formal negotiations this spring. One of the biggest issues dividing the sport is…

Dodgers Forfeit 2026 MLB Draft Picks To Sign Edwin Díaz & Kyle Tucker

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued what has been a wildly successful offseason by reportedly agreeing to terms with Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240 million contract that includes deferrals and multiple opt-out clauses. The move comes just over a month…

MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark Believes Free Agency Signing Period Would Do ‘More Damage’ Than Good

MLB free agency was at a standstill for most of the offseason as several notable free agents remained unsigned with the start of Spring Training quickly approaching. That has been a common theme in recent years, which can understandably be…

Dodgers Prospect Zyhir Hope Receives Votes To Win 2026 NL Rookie Of The Year In MLB Pipeline Poll

The fourth annual MLB Pipeline Executive Poll was conducted, which asked front office executives who they think will win Rookie of the Year Awards in 2026. St. Louis Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt led the way with 30.2% of the vote,…

Dodgers Sign Nick Robertson To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Nick Robertson to a Minor League contract, marking a return to the team that selected him in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft. Robertson spent parts of four seasons with the Dodgers organization…

This Day In Dodgers History: Andruw Jones Placed On Waivers; Matt Kemp Agrees To 2-Year Contract Extension

On Jan. 15, 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Andruw Jones on waivers after he agreed to defer the majority of the $21.1 million still owed to him, marking the end of a disastrous 13-month stint with the organization. Jones…

Kyle Tucker Rumors: Free Agency Decision Could Come This Week

The Kyle Tucker sweepstakes could be nearing an end as the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays all recently met with the All-Star outfielder. It is believed that the Blue Jays have offered Tucker a long-term…