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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 Rumors: Alex Guerrero Being Shopped In Trade Talks

While the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their deep crop of infielders and outfielders this offseason, the depth lends to some roster questions. With Howie Kendrick's re-signing the infield is all but set, with Corey Seager replacing Jimmy Rollins at…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Ranked No. 1 Prospect By ESPN’s Keith Law

Having spent the past few years near the top of best prospects lists, it's more surprising at this point if Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager isn't crowned the best overall prospect, than if he's named No. 1. On Thursday,…

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Dodgers News: Brandon Hicks Receives Non-Roster Invite To Spring Training

Former San Francisco Giants infielder Brandon Hicks was extended a non-roster invitation to Spring Training by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hicks signed a Minor-League contract with the Dodgers, which was first reported by Baseball America's Matt Eddy. Hicks becomes the…

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Dodgers News: Oklahoma City Manager Bill Haselman Introduced, Returns To Familiar Setting

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate introduced Bill Haselman as manager on Tuesday. He was joined by OKC president and general manager Michael Byrnes, and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett. Haselman was announced as the Oklahoma City manager…

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Dodgers News: Magic Johnson Believes Dave Roberts Is Capable Of Motivating Players

While much of the Los Angeles Dodgers roster from last season returns in 2016, the club will be led by first-year manager Dave Roberts. He replaces Don Mattingly, who went 446-363 in five seasons as manager of the Dodgers. Under…

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MLB News: Mat Latos Signs 1-Year Contract With White Sox

Mat Latos signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, the club announced on Tuesday. Latos spent last season with the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He made 16 starts for…

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Dodgers Rumors: Lazarito Armenteros Nearing Decision To Sign

Having exceeded their bonus pool money for the current international signing period that began last July, there's an opportunity for the Los Angeles Dodgers to add to their impressive haul. Lazaro "Lazarito" Armenteros, a 16-year-old outfielder from Cuba, was declared…

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MLB News: Joel Peralta Signs Minor-League Contract With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners announced the signing of Joel Peralta to a Minor-League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Peralta spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Just over one month after taking the helm as Dodgers president of…

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Dodgers News: Magic Johnson Calls Yasiel Puig ‘Key’ For Success In 2016

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Camelback Ranch for the start of Spring Training in 10 days, the Los Angeles Dodgers on track to enter the 2016 season with much of the same roster from last year. Of course, there's…

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Dodgers News: Chin-Hui Tsao Re-Signs Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed relief pitcher Chin-Hui Tsao to a Minor League contract, per Matt Eddy of Baseball America. Tsao was banned by the Chinese Professional Baseball League under allegations that he was involved in fixing games. He signed…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Sought Advice From Miguel Cabrera And Nelson Cruz

Since signing a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in June 2012, Yasiel Puig has been a target of criticism. It began with claims the Dodgers severely overpaid for the Cuban import, and has continued with Puig's…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Says Don Mattingly Did ‘Best He Could’

Immediately after the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Andrew Friedman as president of baseball operations in October 2014, speculation was rampant the new front-office head would replace then-manager Don Mattingly with a skipper of his choosing. However, Friedman gave Mattingly a…

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