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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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Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy-Scott Van Slyke Team Win Spring Training Ping Pong Tournament

Along with using Spring Training to prepare for the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have established a tradition of staging an annual ping pong tournament. Clayton Kershaw is regarded as the architect, as he also hosts the annual Ping…

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Spring Training Preview: Kenta Maeda Looks To Build On Impressive Debut Performance

After playing to a 13-13 tie in a wild affair with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Los Angeles Dodgers face another American League West opponent, the Oakland Athletics, on the road. Los Angeles dropped three of four games…

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Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir Attempting To Maintain Positive Outlook Amid Frustration

With Scott Kazmir making his second start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, it was an opportunity to extract some revenge on the club who cut ties with him in June 2011. Kazmir's tenure with the Los Angeles Angels…

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Spring Training Video: Dodgers Score 13 Runs On 20 Hits Vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers collected 20 hits and scored 13 runs against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Wednesday afternoon at Tempe Diablo Stadium, but it wasn't enough for a win. Los Angeles did not lose the game, however.…

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LADF Presenting Dodgers RBI For Third Consecutive Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced its third consecutive season of Dodgers RBI. LADF is expanding their programming to serve more than 6,000 youngsters at 35 locations including Compton, South Los Angeles and Venice. Three Dodgers RBI sites will…

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Spring Training Preview: Scott Kazmir Faces Angels In Second Start With Dodgers

After a stretch of playing three National League opponents in their last four games, the Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1-1) draw another American League foe as they travel to Tempe Diablo Stadium to face the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (3-5).…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Calls Micah Johnson ‘Dynamic Player’

At the time of acquiring Micah Johnson, Frankie Montas and Trayce Thompson from the Chicago White Sox in a three-team trade last December, the trio of prospects figured to have a puncher's chance at making an impact with the Los…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Frustrated By Cubs’ Number Of Hits

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Chicago Cubs was merely another Spring Training meeting that will be long forgotten come April, much less October, there were plenty of marquee names on the field at Sloan Park on Tuesday…

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All’s Well Between J.P. Howell And Turner Ward Years After 2013 Dodgers-Diamondbacks Brawl

Along with hiring Dave Roberts as their new manager during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers overhauled their coaching staff. Only pitching coach Rick Honeycutt was retained, with Turner Ward among the new additions. Ward, who replaced Mark McGwire as…

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Spring Training Video: Dodgers Vs. Cubs Highlights

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers squared off at Sloan Park on Tuesday for the first of two 2016 Spring Training meetings. Clayton Kershaw made his second start, while Kyle Hendricks was on the bump for his first Cactus…

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Spring Training Recap: Dodgers Use 3-Run 7th Inning To Defeat Cubs

After suffering their first loss of 2016 Spring Training, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park with Clayton Kershaw...

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Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Julio Urias Scheduled For Debut, Howie Kendrick Still Out With Groin Soreness

Along with the significant injuries and surgeries for Brett Anderson and Frankie Montas, a handful of Los Angeles Dodgers have incurred a few bumps and bruises since camp opened. On Saturday, Alex Guerrero was a late scratch against the Arizona…

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