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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Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Not Ruling Out Pitching Before All-Star Break

Shohei Ohtani has continued to ramp up his throwing program as he works toward taking the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers at some point this season. Ohtani threw 44 pitches over three innings against Dodgers Minor Leaguers at Petco…

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki Among MLB Players Featured On MLB Manhole Covers In Japan

Major League Baseball is celebrating their 12 active Japanese players by featuring them on custom manhole covers in their respective hometowns, beginning Monday, June 16. Each of the manholes were designed by local artists, crafted to tell the unique stories…

Dave Roberts: ‘Unrealistic’ To Expect Perfection From Tanner Scott

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract during the offseason, they envisioned one of the best relief pitchers in baseball fortifying the backend of their bullpen. The left-hander was coming off an All-Star…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Shuffling Starting Pitchers Not ‘Ideal’

Tony Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day injured list last week with right elbow discomfort and became the 14th Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher currently out. The rash of injuries have forced the Dodgers to tap into their pitching depth more…

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernández ‘Trying To Get That Feeling’ From Before Going On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a series win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday behind Teoscar Hernández's go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning. It was an encouraging sign for the 32-year-old, who has struggled at the plate since…

Dodgers Roster: Chris Stratton Elects Free Agency After Clearing Waivers

Chris Stratton elected free agency after clearing waivers in the wake of being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers a second time since originally joining the team on May 25. The first DFA instance was tied to the…

Dave Roberts Reiterates Dodgers Have Rivalry With Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres faced each other this week for the first time since the 2024 National League Division Series. Matchups between the teams have taken on added significance over recent years, with the Dodgers and…

Dodgers Injury Update: Blake Snell ‘Excited’ After Successful First Bullpen Session

Blake Snell made significant progress on Tuesday by throwing a bullpen session before the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Snell got up to 15 pitches at about 70% intensity. It was his first…

Dodgers News: Kiké Hernández Threw ‘Nastiest Cutter’ To Padres’ Jackson Merrill

The Los Angeles Dodgers' scheduled bullpen game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday did not go according to plan, resulting in an 11-1 loss and another Kiké Hernández pitching appearance. The utility man entered the game with two outs…

This Day In Dodgers History: Bobby Abreu Passes Mickey Mantle On MLB All-Time Hits List

On June 10, 2012, Bobby Abreu surpassed Mickey Mantle for 108th place on the all-time MLB hits list with a second-inning double in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-2 Interleague win over the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Abreu finished the…

Dodgers News: Evan Phillips ‘Can’t Wait’ To Return From Tommy John Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Evan Phillips for the foreseeable future after he underwent Tommy John surgery on June 4 to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. The procedure was completed by Dodgers team…

Tanner Scott: ‘Just Another Game’ Pitching Against Padres Since Signing With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their road trip with an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres in 10 innings, which was the first meeting between the teams since the 2024 National League Division Series. It also represented Tanner Scott's…

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