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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MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Rays Prefer To Keep Pete Fairbanks

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching on July 31 and figures to center around relief pitching, with Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks among the players who could be on the move. At 53-50, the Rays find themselves only…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Believes Michael Conforto’s Ability ‘Still In There’

The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract has not panned out to this point, but the veteran outfielder continues to show signs of a potential turnaround. Conforto is hitting .318/.348/.500 with a double,…

Shohei Ohtani Becomes First Japanese-Born Player To Hit Home Run In 4 Consecutive Games

UPDATE (July 23, 1:30 p.m. PT): Shohei Ohtani extended his MLB record for a Japanese-born player to five consecutive games with a home run on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers had a disappointing showing against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday,…

Dodgers Sign 2025 MLB Draft Picks Zach Root, Charles Davalan, Cam Leiter, Landyn Vidourek & Jack O’Connor

The Los Angeles Dodgers made four picks on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, including the selections of Zach Root, Charles Davalan and Cam Leiter with the Nos. 40, 41 and 65 overall picks. Root and Davalan were both…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Fixed Swing By ‘Focusing’ More On Right Ankle

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Freddie Freeman endured a scare on Sunday when he was hit by a pitch in the left wrist and immediately came out of the game. However, X-rays were negative and Freeman returned to the lineup…

Dodgers Roster: Alexis Díaz Recalled, Tanner Scott Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Tanner Scott on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation prior to Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Alexis Díaz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Manager Dave Roberts said Scott told him he…

Shohei Ohtani Accepting Of Mookie Betts Moving Into Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup

With the Los Angeles Dodgers mired in their worst stretch of the season, manager Dave Roberts made a notable change on Sunday by switching Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts in the lineup order. Roberts explained the decision stemmed from wanting…

Clayton Kershaw Ends Interview To Avoid Getting ‘Myself In Trouble’ After Dodgers Swept By Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' recent struggles continued as they were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday as Clayton Kershaw endured a frustrating start. The left-hander was working on a shutout when things began to unravel due to multiple defensive…

Dodgers Trade Deadline: Emmanuel Clase, Félix Bautista, Ryan Helsley & David Bednar Among Bullpen Targets

With the MLB trade deadline on July 31 quickly approaching, one area that the Los Angeles Dodgers will almost certainly address is their bullpen. The Dodgers' relief corps has been heavily relied on this season as they lead the Majors…

Blake Snell Potentially Returning To Dodgers After Next Rehab Start

Blake Snell continued his rehab assignment on Sunday and turned in an encouraging start for Triple-A Oklahoma City as he continues to make progress toward returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. The left-hander allowed just one run on four…

Dodgers Beginning Process Of Reducing Dustin May’s Workload

Dustin May is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing nearly two years while recovering from a flexor tendon and Tommy John revision surgery, and later an emergency procedure to repair an esophageal tear. The right-hander has managed to…

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Trying To ‘Will’ Dodgers Through Struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their second consecutive game coming out of the All-Star break despite Shohei Ohtani nearly willing the team to a comeback win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The two-way star put the Dodgers on the scoreboard in…

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