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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 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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Spring Training Recap: Brandon Beachy Struggles In Loss To Diamondbacks

Brandon Beachy was next in the Los Angeles Dodgers' ongoing search for a fifth starting pitcher as he faced the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields...

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Removed After Fouling Pitch Off Leg

The Los Angeles Dodgers again entered Spring Training with an abundance of outfielders, though had some clarity with Joc Pederson and Yasiel Puig...

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Dodgers News: Alex Wood Back On Track Following ‘Efficient’ Start

With the Los Angeles Dodgers facing multiple questions in their starting rotation, Alex Wood's first opportunity to ease the concern over his forearm...

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Touches On Adam LaRoche Situation

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Adam LaRoche left a guaranteed $13 million salary on the table as he announced his retirement on Tuesday. The decision came after White Sox president Ken Williams told LaRoche he needed to limit the…

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Dave Roberts Confirms Dodgers Will Begin 2016 Regular Season With 5-Man Rotation

When the Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training, their primary question(s) involved the starting rotation and how it would take shape with Zack Greinke no longer part of the picture. Generally speaking, Brett Anderson, Scott Kazmir, Clayton Kershaw, Kenta Maeda…

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Dodgers News: Jose De Leon, Julio Urias And 5 Others Sent To Minor League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a second round of Spring Training roster cuts on Thursday afternoon, sending seven players to Minor League camp. Micah Johnson, Yaisel Sierra, Ross Stripling and Ian Thomas were optioned, while Jose De Leon, Julio Urias…

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Dodgers News: Fernando Valenzuela Throwing Out First Pitch Prior to Mexico’s WBC Qualifer

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Mexico's World Baseball Classic qualifier on Thursday night against the Czech Republic at Estadio B-Air in Mexicali. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. PT and…

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Dodgers Vs. Royals Live Video Stream

The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed plenty of success in Cactus League play under first-year manager Dave Roberts. On Thursday, Los Angeles gets to face some form of the reigning World Series champion Kansas City Royals. The Royals' travel roster…

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Spring Training Preview: Alex Wood Returns From Forearm Tightness

The Los Angeles Dodgers see the return of three players as they host the reigning World Series champion Kansas City Royals at Camelback Ranch on Thursday. Alex Wood, skipped over in his previously scheduled start, takes the mound after a…

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Dodgers News: Zach Lee Hoping To Capitalize On Opportunity During Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers once-set starting rotation has been thrown off course during Spring Training, with Scott Kazmir struggling, Brett Anderson out three to fifth months, and a May return for Hyun-Jin Ryu appearing unlikely. Kazmir threw a B game…

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Dodgers Video: Yasiel Puig Hits First Home Run Of Spring Training, Makes Diving Catch

Coming off a turbulent offseason that included being investigated by Major League Baseball under the overhauled domestic violence policy, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has had a relatively quiet Spring Training. Puig missed the first workout due to lingering…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Candidate To Bat Leadoff During Regular Season

Prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers officially starting Spring Training, manager Dave Roberts openly stated he was unlikely to settle on one leadoff hitter...

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