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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Mookie Betts Not Playing In Dodgers Exhibition Games At Tokyo Dome

Mookie Betts did not play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants and won't be in the lineup for the team's second matchup at the Tokyo Dome either. Miguel Rojas started at shortstop in the Dodgers'…

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Dodgers News: Blake Snell ‘Really Excited’ For Start Against Hanshin Tigers At Tokyo Dome

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation has undergone significant changes over the past two years, with Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki the newest additions for the 2025 season. Both pitchers are starting for the Dodgers in a game at the…

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Dodgers Spring Training Roster Cuts: Hunter Feduccia Optioned Before Tokyo Exhibition Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Hunter Feduccia to Triple-A Oklahoma City hours before they were scheduled to play the Yomiuri Giants in their first exhibition game before the Tokyo Series. Feduccia was among the 31 players included on the Dodgers…

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Shohei Ohtani’s Throwing Progression Going ‘According To Plan’ Despite Pause

The Los Angeles Dodgers have long looked forward to Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound this season, but when exactly that will come to be remains unclear. Manager Dave Roberts initially suggested Ohtani would begin pitching around May, and that…

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Recap: Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Run During Dodgers’ First Exhibition Game In Japan

Shohei Ohtani sent a jolt of energy through the Tokyo Dome with one of the Los Angeles Dodgers' three home runs in the third inning that propelled them to a 5-1 win against the Yomiuri Giants. Ohtani drew a leadoff…

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MLB World Tour 2025: Complete Los Angeles Dodgers Travel Roster For Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel roster for Japan features 16 pitchers, one two-way player in Shohei Ohtani, and 14 additional position players. Given recent comments by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and multiple waves of Spring Training roster cuts, the group…

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Will Smith & Walker Buehler Auctioning Final Out Ball From Dodgers’ World Series Win Over Yankees

Former Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Walker Buehler and Will Smith are coming together to auction the final out ball from the team's World Series win against the New York Yankees. The auction is a partnership between the Catching Hope Foundation,…

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Dodgers Starting Pitchers For Japan Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel roster for Japan included 16 pitchers among the permitted 31 players, but did not feature the team's entire starting rotation. Dustin May, who was named the Dodgers' fifth starter, stayed behind at Camelback Ranch to…

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2025 Dodgers Spring Breakout Game At Camelback Ranch Canceled

The 2025 MLB Spring Breakout game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers was canceled due to inclement weather. It is not scheduled to be made up. Los Angeles Dodgers prospects were scheduled to play Minor Leaguers from the…

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Dodgers Tokyo Series: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki Hosting Players-Only Dinner

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Thursday afternoon (local time) and were greeted by a throng of fans who were particularly excited to welcome home Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki. Ohtani left Japan…

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Watch: Shohei Ohtani & Dodgers Arrive At Haneda Airport For Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers arrived at Haneda Airport (previously known as Tokyo International Airport and often abbreviated to Tokyo-Haneda) in Japan to plenty of excitement and a massive wave of fans ahead of playing in the Tokyo Series next week.…

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Dodgers Sign Dave Roberts To Record Contract Extension: Andrew Friedman ‘Could Not Be More Thrilled’

The Los Angeles Dodgers checked off the final bit of offseason business on Tuesday by announcing the signing of manager Dave Roberts to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2029 season. It was an outcome that had long…

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