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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: Maury Wills Excited To Work With Yasiel Puig During Spring Training

A common narrative tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers is they have a problem child in Yasiel Puig. Since making his Major League debut in June 2013, Puig has been a polarizing figure who's drawn the ire of fans within…

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Dodgers News: 2016 Minor League Coaching Staffs Announced

In December the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the managers for all six of their Minor League affiliates, which translated to new skipper taking the helm with each affiliate. On Thursday, the club announced the coaching staffs for Bill Haselman (Triple-A…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Eager To Meet With Yasiel Puig

When the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Dave Roberts as manager, the overwhelming response from those with connected to the organization and outside of it, was positive. Roberts is regarded for his ability to connect with people and it's a strength…

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Dodgers News: Scott Van Slyke Re-Signs On One-Year Contract To Avoid Arbitration

UPDATE (Jan. 14, 3:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced they avoided arbitration with Scott Van Slyke by signing him to a one-year contract. Over the past few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers have carried a surplus of…

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FanGraphs Projects Dodgers To Win NL West In 2016

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reigned supreme over the National League West from 2013-15, winning three consecutive division titles -- a first in franchise history. Los Angeles also won a minimum of 90 games over the past three seasons for…

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Dodgers Rumors: Max Value Of Kenta Maeda’s Contract Under $100 Million

Last week the Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed Kenta Maeda to an eight-year contract. The pact is incentive-laden with a relatively low guaranteed salary for the Japanese native. Of course, on top of however much Maeda ends up earning over…

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Dodgers News: Chris Hatcher Re-Signs, Avoids Arbitration

UPDATE (Jan. 13, 4:50 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they avoided arbitration with Chris Hatcher by agreeing to a one-year contract. After the Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to six players last December, they had yet to re-sign…

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Dodgers Rumors: Jordan Schafer Signs Minor-League Contract

After rounding out their starting rotation with the singings of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to tinker with the edges of the 40-man roster and overall organizational depth. Brandon Beachy was re-signed to a…

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Dodgers’ Brandon McCarthy Passes On Playing Powerball

Whether a professional athlete, businessman, regular joe or anything in between, seemingly everyone across the country has been captivated by Wednesday's Powerball drawing, with the payout up to a record $1.5 billion. Those in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada and…

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Dodgers Rumors: Yaisel Sierra To Be Developed As Starting Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued with their international spending spree on Tuesday as they reportedly agreed with Cuban native Yaisel Sierra on a six-year, $30 million contract. The 24-year-old right-hander left Cuba last April after spending the last five years…

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Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner And 4 Others File For Salary Arbitration

Six Los Angeles Dodgers officially filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday. The players union announced a total of 156 players filed for arbitration. The Dodgers' group consists of left-handed relief pitcher Luis Avilan, catcher Yasmani Grandal, right-handed reliever Chris Hatcher,…

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Dodgers News: Tyler Olson, Ronald Torreyes Traded To Yankees For Rob Segedin

Shortly after trading Joe Wieland to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for speedy Minor League infielder Erick Mejia, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent pitcher Tyler Olson and infielder Ronald Torreyes to the New York Yankees. In return, the Dodgers received…

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