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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Matt Sauer Released By Dodgers After Clearing Waivers

Matt Sauer was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers after clearing waivers upon getting designated for assignment. Sauer was DFA'd last weekend in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Chuckie Robinson. Robinson at that point became the…

Dodgers Push Back Shohei Ohtani’s Next Pitching Start To Phillies Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers meticulously planned Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound this season and have operated in similar fashion when mapping out his starts. Some of that was a matter of circumstance, as Ohtani was pushed back from a…

2025 Arizona Fall League: Josue De Paula, Kendall George Among Dodgers Prospects On Glendale Desert Dogs Roster

A total of eight Los Angeles Dodgers prospects were named to the Glendale Desert Dogs roster for the 2025 Arizona Fall League, which is an increase from six last year. Additionally, Triple-A Oklahoma City bench coach Chris Gutierrez is part…

Will Smith Scratched From Dodgers Lineup For Rockies Series Finale

Will Smith was a late scratch from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, with Ben Rortvedt instead making the start behind the plate. The change wasn't made public until lineups were announced over the…

Dodgers Set Goal With Decision To Option Ben Casparius

The Lo Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Alex Vesia from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned Ben Casparius to Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move. Vesia returned after missing just over the minimum amount of time required on…

Dodgers Injury Updates: Tommy Edman, Dalton Rushing & Brock Stewart

Less than three weeks remain in the regular season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are still looking to get back to full health before beginning what they hope will be another successful October run. They did just welcome back Max…

Dodgers Make MLB History With Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Tyler Glasnow Leading Near No-Hitters

Little has gone as expected for the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout the 2025 season, but their starting pitching has emerged as a strength for the team since August. That's coincided with the Dodgers rotation getting healthy, as the likes of…

Dodgers Injury Update: Brock Stewart Making Progress Toward Rehab Assignment

With an expectation of welcoming back the likes of Michael Kopech, Blake Treinen, Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, the primary move the Los Angeles Dodgers made to address their bullpen at the trade deadline was acquiring Brock Stewart from the…

Recap: Tanner Scott Loses Combined No-Hitter, But Dodgers Beat Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers returned from a week-long road trip still saddled by an anemic offense, but clawed together just enough timely hits in 3-1 comeback win and a near combined no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies. Rockies starter Chase Dollander…

Dodgers Injury Update: CT Scan Confirms Dalton Rushing Avoided Fracture

A disappointing road trip for the Los Angeles Dodgers has been particularly challenging for Will Smith and Dalton Rushing. Smith took a foul ball off his right hand on Wednesday and has yet to play since. An X-ray and CT…

Braves Claim Alexis Díaz Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves claimed Alexis Díaz off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, which brought their 40-man roster to 39 players. Díaz was available on waivers due to getting designated for assignment by the Dodgers. That was done in order…

Dave Roberts Believed Dodgers ‘Pushed’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘Far Enough’ During No-Hit Bid

Yoshinobu Yamamoto answered the bell for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they were mired in a four-game losing streak and seemingly still reeling from being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, but his effort was not enough. Yamamoto took a no-hitter…