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 Angeles 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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Evan Phillips Back From Injured List, Paul Gervase Optioned & Jake Eder Released

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Evan Phillips from the 60-day injured list and optioned Paul Gervase before their series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Jake Eder was released in order to make room for Phillips on the Dodgers' 40-man roster.…

Recap: Dodgers Fall Short Of Sweeping Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers had their three-game winning streak snapped in a 5-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. It came in the finale of a four-game series at Dodger Stadium and resulted in the Dodgers falling short of completing…

Eliezer Alfonzo Making MLB Debut With Heavy Heart

UPDATE (July 5, 4 p.m. PT): According to reports out of Venezuela, Eliezer Alfonzo's stepmom and sister were found dead from the recent earthquakes. Alfonzo still started at catcher for the Dodgers on Sunday night in what was his MLB…

Kiké Hernández Already ‘Looks Normal’ In Recovery From Oblique Strain

After beginning the season on the 60-day injured list because of the ongoing recovery from left elbow surgery, Kiké Hernández was activated on the second day he was eligible. His timeline crystalized weeks before returning on Memorial Day, which was…

Andy Pages ‘Excited’ For First Career All-Star Game Selection

Initial 2026 MLB All-Star Game rosters were unveiled on Saturday, which saw the Los Angeles Dodgers tie with the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies for an MLB-best five selections. Among this year's Dodgers All-Stars is Andy Pages, who earned a…

2026 MLB All-Star Game Starter: Andy Pages Named To National League Team

Andy Pages was named among the National League starters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, marking a first career selection to the event. While Pages is among multiple Los Angeles Dodgers who will be participating in the All-Star Game at…

2026 MLB All-Star Game Rosters: Mookie Betts, Teoscar Hernández And Will Smith Fall Short

Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith have both spent several weeks on the injured list this season, but they nevertheless were among the Los Angeles Dodgers who advanced to Phase 2 of 2026 MLB All-Star Game voting. So too did Mookie…

2026 MLB All-Star Game Starters: Freddie Freeman Voted National League First Baseman

Freddie Freeman is going to represent the Los Angeles Dodgers among the 2026 MLB All-Star Game starters as the first baseman for the National League team. It was an expected outcome as Freeman remained ahead of his peers at every…

Dalton Rushing Embraces Difficulty Of Calling Pitches For Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing were the Los Angeles Dodgers' battery again on Friday night for the first time since their miscommunication heard around the world on June 24. Ohtani was initially lined up to take the mound in the…

Padres-Dodgers Series Finale Part Of ‘Star-Spangled Sunday’ On NBC Sports

The series finale between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers is an exclusive national broadcast as part of NBC Sports putting together “Star-Spangled Sunday” on July 5. With all 30 MLB teams playing this Sunday, it's going to…

Shohei Ohtani Missing Next Game Due To Mild Concern With Right Bicep Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers notched their 27th comeback win of the season on Friday night thanks to a grand slam from Teoscar Hernández. The Dodgers fell into a 3-0 deficit partly due to Shohei Ohtani not being particularly sharp in…

Latest Dodgers’ ONE PIECE Night Sets 2026 MLB Attendance Record

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted their second ONE PIECE Night at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, and fans again turned out in droves for the coveted straw hat and card giveaway items. Despite the Dodgers announcing the first 52,000 fans in…