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 Rumors: Gavin Lux Traded To Cincinnati Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers were preparing to enter the 2025 season with Gavin Lux remaining at second base and Mookie Betts returning to shortstop, but the recent signing of Hyeseong Kim casted doubt on that plan despite recent comments by…

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Gavin Lux & Mookie Betts Remain Dodgers’ Middle Infielders After Hyeseong Kim Signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers signing Hyeseong Kim prior to his deadline to return to the KBO League immediately raised questions over their middle infield plans, and specifically the outlook for Gavin Lux heading into the 2025 season. Lux twice was…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Wins Ford C. Frick Award, Elected Into Hall Of Fame

On this day in Los Angeles Dodgers history, iconic broadcaster Vin Scully was named the recipient of the 1982 Ford C. Frick Award and elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He became just the sixth announcer at the…

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Former Top Dodgers Prospect Diego Cartaya Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the signing of Hyeseong Kim to a three-year contract official on Friday, and in order to make room on their 40-man roster, designated Diego Cartaya for assignment. It's an unceremonious development for Cartaya, who once…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Hyeseong Kim To 3-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract that includes a two-year team option for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. If the Dodgers exercise their options, which must be picked up together, Kim's contract reportedly…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Re-Sign Teoscar Hernández

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Teoscar Hernández to a three-year, $66 million contract that also includes a team option for the 2028 season. Hernández is officially back with the Dodgers after lingering in free agency for much longer than anticipated.…

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Dodgers Rumors: Hyeseong Kim Signed

In addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers having interest in Roki Sasaki, they reportedly were among the teams to make a contract offer for Hyeseong Kim. Kim was posted by the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) in…

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Roki Sasaki Evaluating Next Step In Japan Following Initial Round Of Team Meetings

Now that Blake Snell, Max Fried and Corbin Burnes have all signed, the list of starting pitchers available in free agency now unequivocally is headlined by Roki Sasaki. The Chiba Lotte Marines posted Sasaki at the beginning of MLB's Winter…

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Mookie Betts Shares Explicit Message For Yankees Fans Who Interfered During World Series

One night before the Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in franchise history, Mookie Betts found himself at the center of an unexpected controversy with two New York Yankees fans. It started in the bottom of the…

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Teoscar Hernández Contract Includes Signing Bonus, Buyout & Deferred Salary

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Teoscar Hernández shared mutual interest in coming to terms on a new contract after a successful 2024 season, but the winter brought about stalled negotiations and a free agency freeze. The impasse came to an…

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Boston Red Sox Sign Walker Buehler For 2025 Season

The Boston Red Sox finalized their one-year, $21.05 million contract with Walker Buehler on Saturday. Buehler's signing brings the Red Sox 40-man roster full. Buehler joins Boston after spending his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That culminated with…

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Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Walker Buehler Signs With Red Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a decision with Walker Buehler at the outset of free agency, and unlike their approach with Teoscar Hernández, the right-hander did not receive the qualifying offer for the 2025 season. That allowed Buehler to reach…

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