Matthew Moreno

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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Shohei Ohtani Ends Home Run Drought, But Dodgers Sticking To Rest Plan

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a season-high-tying four-game losing streak but will finish their series against the San Francisco Giants without Shohei Ohtani in the lineup. Manager Dave Roberts revealed prior to Tuesday's loss that the Dodgers had already…

Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Allows 3 Home Runs In Dodgers’ Loss To Giants

The San Francisco Giants spoiled Ice Cube bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium by extending the Los Angeles Dodgers' losing streak to a season-high-tying four games. The loss dropped the Dodgers back to a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for…

Why The Dodgers Kept Hyeseong Kim On Their Roster Instead Of Alex Freeland

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their first roster crunch of the season by demoting Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to activate Mookie Betts off the 10-day injured list. Freeland in some regard was the obvious choice to…

Mookie Betts Doesn’t Expect To Be ‘Hero’ For Dodgers

Mookie Betts was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup after missing five weeks due to a strained right oblique. His return came with the team mired in an offensive rut and just 5-5 in their last 10 games. Manager…

Dodgers Trade For Alek Thomas, Michael Siani Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Jose Requena to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Alek Thomas. Michael Siani was designated for assignment in order to make room for Thomas on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. The 26-year-old had been DFA'd by…

This Day In Dodgers History: Alex Cora Ends 18-Pitch At-Bat With Home Run; Carl Erskine No-Hitter

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been part of countless memorable moments throughout the franchise's history, and perhaps one of the more improbable highlights involved Alex Cora on May 12, 2004. With the Dodgers holding a 2-0 lead over the Chicago…

Dodgers Option Alex Freeland To Bring Back Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to activate Mookie Betts off the 10-day injured list before the start of their four-game series with the San Francisco Giants, according to Jack Harris of the…

Justin Wrobleski Draws Comparison To Clayton Kershaw

This season is the first time since 2008 that Clayton Kershaw will not throw a single pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers as he sailed off into retirement following their back-to-back World Series win last year. Kershaw's impact on the…

Dodgers’ Initial Hope For Brock Stewart’s Recovery From Bone Spur

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Blake Snell on Saturday but Brock Stewart became their second pitcher in as many days to land on the injured list. Stewart's 15-day IL stint is due to a left foot bone spur. He's…

Edwin Díaz Transferred To 60-Day Injured List As Dodgers Add New Relief Pitcher

As part of the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to add a fresh arm to their bullpen on Sunday in the form of Wyatt Mills, they optioned Paul Gervase back to Triple-A Oklahoma City and also transferred Edwin Díaz to the…

Recap: Dodgers Lose To Braves In Blake Snell’s Return

A matchup of two starting pitchers just back from the injured list went in favor of the Atlanta Braves as the snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' winning streak at two games. The outing was Spencer Strider's second of the season…

Dodgers Place Brock Stewart On Injured List, Blake Snell Activated

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Brock Stewart on the 15-day injured list as the corresponding move to activate Blake Snell ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Stewart is back on the IL a mere three days after coming…