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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: Brandon McCarthy Placed On 60-Day Disabled List

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the signing of Louis Coleman to a one-year contract official on Friday, and in doing so, placed Brandon McCarthy on the 60-day disabled list. McCarthy is currently recovering from last May's Tommy John surgery, and…

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Dodgers News: Relief Pitcher Louis Coleman Signs 1-Year Contract

UPDATE (Feb. 19, 8:40 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Louis Coleman to a one-year contract. Brandon McCarthy, recovering from Tommy John surgery, was placed on the 60-day disabled list to clear room for Coleman on…

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Dodgers Photo: Roy Campanella Makes Final Visit To Ebbets Field

While the Brooklyn Dodgers made history by breaking the color barrier with the signing of Jackie Robinson in 1947, adding Roy Campanella to the organization the following season also made history. Campanella, who was born in Philadelphi, Pa. and began…

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Dodgers News: Nick Punto Announces Retirement

The Los Angeles Dodgers' nine-player trade with the Boston Red Sox in August 2012 is often remembered for the fact that it added over $250 million in salary in what was the largest trade in Dodgers franchise history. The mega-trade…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Comfortable To Use Prospects In Trade Or As Roster Depth

When the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, team president and CEO Stan Kasten placed an emphasis on replenishing a depleted farm system. As such, then-general manager Ned Colletti operated under the direction to retain the…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Not Changing Approach For 2016 Spring Training

Since being selected 18th overall in the 2012 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, shortstop Corey Seager has faced lofty expectations. He hails from a baseball family -- his father Jeff attracted some attention from scouts, and brothers Kyle and…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Session At Camelback Ranch

The Los Angeles Dodgers will officially begin Spring Training on Friday, Feb. 19, when pitchers and catchers descend on Camelback Ranch. Their first workout is scheduled for Saturday, with position players arriving by Feb. 24, and the club's first fill-squad…

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PECOTA Projects Dodgers To Win NL West, Finish With Best Record In 2016

What the Los Angeles Dodgers may have lost in star power this offseason, they've made up with depth that other clubs rival. Zack Greinke's spot in the starting rotation was filled by the signings of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda.…

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Dodgers Form Partnership With Irving Azoff And Tim Leiweke To Host Concerts At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a multiyear exclusive booking agreement with the Oak View Group (OVG) to bring more concerts to Dodger Stadium. OVG was created last year by former AEG executive Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff, a prominent executive…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Working To Gain Weight Prior To Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager made his long-anticipated Major League debut last September and lived up to the billing. With Jimmy Rollins sidelined due to a sprained right index finger, Seager was immediately thrown into the fire. He started…

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Dodgers News: Justin Turner Ranked Top-10 Third Baseman By The Shredder

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Justin Turner to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training in February 2014, it was impossible to foresee what has transpired in the time since. Turner played his way onto the…

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Dodgers News: Joc Pederson Excited To Live With Corey Seager During Spring Training

Having appeared in three Cactus League games in 2013 and four in 2014, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager joined the club for his first big league camp last year as a non-roster invitee. Seager hit .333/.500/.500 and had three…

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