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 News: Phil Nevin Confident Mickey Moniak Will Improve Against Left-Handed Pitching

Mickey Moniak has made significant strides in his second season with the Los Angeles Angels as he is sporting career highs in nearly every offensive category, including batting average (.280), slugging percentage (.490), doubles (21), home runs (13) and RBI…

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Phil Nevin ‘Not Angry’ With Angels Players Amid Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of another disappointing season and almost certainly will miss the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year. The team all but waved the white flag last week after allowing five players to be…

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Hunter Renfroe: Angels Players Were Confused About Waivers Process

The Los Angeles Angels were buyers at the MLB trade deadline but have since fallen out of contention, which amounted to them placing Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López, Hunter Renfroe, Matt Moore, Dominic Leone and Randal Grichuk on waivers. Giolito, López…

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Mickey Moniak Grateful For Time With Phillies & Angels

As the Los Angeles Angels fell out of contention last year, they made several moves at the trade deadline with an eye on the future. Among them was acquiring Mickey Moniak and Minor League outfielder Jadiel Sanchez from the Philadelphia…

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Perry Minasian: Shohei Ohtani ‘Turned Down’ Angels’ Offer Of MRI Before UCL Tear

The Los Angeles Angels' already disappointing season took a turn for the worst last week when Shohei Ohtani lasted just 1.1 innings in his start against the Cincinnati Reds. The two-way star underwent an MRI, which revealed a torn UCL…

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Shohei Ohtani & Elly De La Cruz Share Funny Moment During Angels-Reds Game

The Los Angeles Angels' losing streak extended to four games on Wednesday after being swept by the Cincinnati Reds in a split doubleheader at Angel Stadium. But of greater concern was Shohei Ohtani sustaining a UCL injury that will keep…

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Angels Manager Phil Nevin: Nolan Schanuel ‘A Winning Baseball Player’

Looking for a spark in their lineup, the Los Angeles Angels shocked the baseball world by selecting the contract of rookie Nolan Schanuel from Double-A Rocket City prior to their game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Schanuel was…

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Angels Farm System Ranked No. 28 By MLB Pipeline

The Los Angeles Angels farm system was ranked No. 28 in MLB Pipeline's 2023 midseason update, ahead of only the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros. The Baltimore Orioles (No. 1), Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds…

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Phil Nevin: Angels Skipping Shohei Ohtani’s Next Start Because Of Fatigue, Not Injury

Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to make his next start as a pitcher on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, but no longer will take the mound during the series. The two-way star, who has been dealing with…

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Phil Nevin: Tyler Anderson Lost Command In Angels’ Loss To Astros

The Los Angeles Angels continued their slide in the American League West standings as they fell 11-3 to the Houston Astros for the second consecutive night. The Angels dropped to 58-60 on the season and 2-9 since the MLB trade…

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