Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Angels as a staff writer for Angels Nation and holds similar responsibilities for Dodger Blue, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also contributes to LakersNation.com, RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com.
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Angels Rumors: Torii Hunter & Tim Salmon Candidates For Managerial Opening

The Los Angeles Angels have cast a wide net in their search for a new manager after dismissing Phil Nevin at the end of the 2023 season. The team is believed to be looking for a veteran presence to lead…

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Angels Planning To Return To Five-Man Starting Rotation In 2024 Regardless Of Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Decision

The Los Angeles Angels have utilized a six-man starting rotation in each of the last two seasons to give two-way star Shohei Ohtani extra rest in between outings. The strategy proved beneficial as Ohtani was able to serve as the…

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Complete List Of 2023 Players Choice Awards Finalists

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) announced the 2023 Players Choice Awards finalists, which included Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani being nominated for two honors. Ohtani is one of three finalists for Player of the Year, along with…

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Angels Injury Update: Chris Rodriguez Still Rehabbing Back Injury

Chris Rodriguez spent most of the 2023 season rehabbing from right shoulder surgery in hopes of returning to the Los Angeles Angels, but a back injury prevented him from doing so. The right-hander was inching closer to getting back on…

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Angels Rumors: Darin Erstad Potential Candidate For Managerial Opening

After a disappointing 2023 season, the Los Angeles Angels decided not to bring back Phil Nevin as manager next year. Nevin took the helm in June 2022 and went 119-149 during his tenure, failing to lead L.A. to its first…

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Angels Injury Update: Sam Bachman Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Sam Bachman made his highly anticipated MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels this season, but it was cut short due to a right shoulder injury he sustained in July. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list that…

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Angels Hopeful To Re-Sign Shohei Ohtani

On the heels of another disappointing season, the Los Angeles Angels head into an important offseason that will center around two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is set to become the most coveted free agency in MLB history next month and…

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Angels Minor League Update: Davis Daniel Tosses Four Scoreless In Fall League

The Los Angeles Angels sent eight prospects to play for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League this year, including Davis Daniel, who made his MLB debut during the 2023 season. Daniel went 1-1 with a 2.19 ERA, 5.04…

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Randal Grichuk & Brandon Drury Defend Angels Training Staff After Injury-Plagued 2023 Season

The Los Angeles Angels were one of Major League Baseball's most disappointing teams this year as they finished with a 73-89 record and failed to advance to the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. The Angels were cautiously optimistic that…

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Perry Minasian Doesn’t Blame Phil Nevin For Angels’ Disappointing 2023 Season

The fallout of the Los Angeles Angels' disappointing 2023 season has started with Phil Nevin being dismissed as manager. The team announced on Monday that it will not pick up his 2024 club option, ending his stint after a year…

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