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Matthew Moreno

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels 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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Dodgers News: Jamey Wright Announces Retirement

Since his introductory press conference in October 2014, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has consistently stressed having pitching depth, particularly in the bullpen -- an area he believes to be volatile. With that, Friedman, Dodgers general…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda ‘Happy’ With Results Of First Spring Training

Rather than break the bank to re-sign Zack Greinke, the Los Angeles Dodgers elected to bolster their pitching depth, which included signing veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir and Japanese native Kenta Maeda. Combined, the two pitchers signed for $73 million --…

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Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Facing Uphill Battle To Be Part Of Opening Day Roster

Providing injury updates each morning -- and in some cases following a Cactus League game -- has become as regular of an occurrence during Spring Training for manager Dave Roberts as setting a lineup. The Dodgers' pitching staff was first…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Hopes To Fly Under Radar During Final Season

Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully thrilled fans last August with the announcement he would return for the 2016 season -- his 67th with the franchise. The happiness turned to some sadness the following afternoon as The…

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Dodgers News: Howie Kendrick To Remain In Arizona, May Begin 2016 Season On Disabled List

You would be hard pressed to find a team that's been ravaged by injuries during Spring Training the way the Los Angeles Dodgers have this year. As days and weeks went by, concerns extended beyond the pitching staff as several…

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Spring Training Recap: Jose Peraza, Scott Schebler Combine For 4 RBIs In Reds Win Over Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Cincinnati Reds for the first and only Spring Training meeting between the two clubs this year. After concluding Cactus League...

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MLB The Show 16 Player Ratings: Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout Highest Rated

The start of Spring Training is a date cherished by fans no matter their allegiance as it marks the official end of days, weeks and months without...

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Spring Training Preview: Dodgers Face Reds In Lone 2016 Cactus League Meeting

The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the home stretch in their Cactus League schedule, with only four games remaining in Arizona, including Sunday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers return to Los Angeles to play a three-game exhibition Freeway…

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Dodgers Video: Cody Bellinger, Willie Calhoun Hit Back-To-Back Home Runs

The Los Angeles Dodgers took the field Saturday night against the Chicago White Sox looking to avoid a split-squad sweep as their ninth-inning rally fell short in a loss to the Seattle Mariners earlier in the afternoon. Zach Lee was…

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Dodgers News: Alex Guerrero, Kiké Hernandez Join List Of Injured Players

With Spring Training coming to a close and Opening Day rapidly approaching, who the Los Angeles Dodgers will have available on April 4 in San Diego is somewhat of a mystery as position players have joined pitchers on the injury…

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Spring Training Recap: Dodgers Defeat White Sox Behind Collective Effort

With their ninth-inning rally falling short against the Seattle Mariners, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked to avoid being swept in their split-squad games on...

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Spring Training Recap: Scott Kazmir Leaves Early, Kyle Seager’s 3 RBIs Lift Mariners To Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers started their set of split-squad games this Spring Training with an afternoon matchup against the Seattle Mariners at...

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