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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: Howie Kendrick Re-Signs 2-Year Contract

After Hanley Ramirez signed with the Boston Red Sox and Dee Gordon was traded to the Miami Marlins, the Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their middle-infield needs last season with a pair of veterans who were in the final year of…

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Dodgers News: L.A. City Council Passes Motion To Name Street After Vin Scully

The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion on Friday to rename Elysian Park Avenue to Vin Scully Avenue with unanimous approval (12 votes). Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and several players were on hand for the meeting as part of…

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Dodgers Rumors: Howie Kendrick ‘Making Progress’ On Re-Signing

Considering the Los Angeles Dodgers traded a young, team-controlled pitcher in Andrew Heaney for Howie Kendrick last year, there was some surprise the club would let the second baseman walk after just one season. Los Angeles did extend a qualifying…

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Dodgers News: Justin Turner Cleared To Begin Running

Although he's been limited this offseason due to microfracture surgery on his left knee, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has kept a busy schedule. He signed autographs during the Blue Friday Sale at the Dodger Stadium Top of…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Expresses Confidence In Roster

While there hasn't necessarily been the same sweeping changes to match last offseason's roster overhaul, the Los Angeles Dodgers will undoubtably have a different feel in 2016 than they did the year prior. Most notably, Zack Greinke is now with…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Ranked No. 1 In Baseball Prospectus 2016 Top 101 Prospects

The future of the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise is in good hands if recent prospect rankings are any indication of what's to come. Thus far, Cody Bellinger (No. 6 first baseman), Jose De Leon (No. 5 right-hander), Micah Johnson (No.…

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Dodgers News: ESPN Adds May 15 Game Against Cardinals To Sunday Night Baseball Telecast

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be part of ESPN's weekly Sunday Night Baseball telecasts early and often during the 2016 season. The network announced the May 15 game between the Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals has been selected for a…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Ranked Top Shortstop Prospect By MLB Pipeline

As was somewhat expected, shortstop Corey Seager was among the players called-up last season by the Los Angeles Dodgers once active rosters expanded. However, the immediate impact and success Seager had was not necessarily as expected. Making his Major-League debut…

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Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy Outrighted To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers outrighted Brandon Beachy to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, leaving 39 players on the 40-man roster. Beachy will be among the group of players participating in big league camp during Spring Training with the Dodgers as…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Adhering To Andrew Friedman’s Suggestion

Coming off disappointing season, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made headlines during the offseason for less-than-favorable reasons. First, Andy Van Slyke, father of Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Scott Van Slyke, implied in an interview last November on a St. Louis…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts To Speak With Yasiel Puig At Spring Training

Dating back to his introductory press conference last month, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been presented with various forms of the same question -- how will he manage Yasiel Puig? Viewed by many as an underachieving problem child,…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Not Concerned About MLB Investigation

Say what you will about Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, but more times than not you'll have difficulty spotting him without a smile as he mans right field or walks the dugout. An exuberant 25-year-old, Puig enjoys playing the…

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