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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 News: Dave Roberts Outlines Goals In First Team Address Of Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts held court with pitchers and catchers ahead of Saturday's workout, which was the club's first of Spring Training. Since getting hired last December, the rookie skipper has placed an emphasis on communication and playing…

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Dodgers News: Jose De Leon’s Rise To Prominence Result Of Improved Mechanics

An organization with a rich history of successful starting pitchers, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a young crop of arms that rivals what's found in any other farm system. Los Angeles went heavy on pitching in the 2015 draft and…

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Dodgers, Kenley Jansen Have Not Discussed Multiyear Contract

Along with Brett Anderson, Howie Kendrick and Jimmy Rollins becoming free agents after the 2015 season, and Zack Greinke by virtue of opting out of his deal, the Los Angeles Dodgers had eight players who were eligible for salary arbitration…

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Dodgers News: Brooks Brown Shut Down With Shoulder Discomfort

True to what's become the norm under Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, the club tinkered with the fringes of the 40-man roster last October by claiming Brooks Brown off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. The roster…

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Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Not Bothered By Near Trade For Aroldis Chapman

After failing to sign free-agent relievers Darren O'Day and Ryan Madson, the Los Angeles Dodgers shifted their focus to Aroldis Chapman. Los Angeles struck a deal with the Cincinnati Reds on the first day of the 2015 Winter Meetings to…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager, Yasiel Puig Report Early For Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported to Camelback Ranch on Friday for the start of Spring Training without a hitch. Then on Saturday, the group held their first workout -- composed of bullpen sessions and bunting work for pitchers,…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully To Call 4 Spring Training Games On SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training on Friday morning with pitchers and catchers reporting to Camelback Ranch. Along with updates on the progress of players who are recovering from their respective surgery, came details of SportsNet LA's 2016 Spring…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw ‘Doubts’ Kenta Maeda Feels Pressure To Replace Zack Greinke

Entering last season it was widely presumed Zack Greinke would opt out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Greinke's historic 2015 season made that all but a formality. As expected,…

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Dodgers Roundtable: Most Intriguing Storyline At Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training Friday morning with pitchers and catchers reporting...

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Dodgers News: Brandon McCarthy Placed On 60-Day Disabled List

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the signing of Louis Coleman to a one-year contract official on Friday, and in doing so, placed Brandon McCarthy on the 60-day disabled list. McCarthy is currently recovering from last May's Tommy John surgery, and…

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Dodgers News: Relief Pitcher Louis Coleman Signs 1-Year Contract

UPDATE (Feb. 19, 8:40 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Louis Coleman to a one-year contract. Brandon McCarthy, recovering from Tommy John surgery, was placed on the 60-day disabled list to clear room for Coleman on…

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Dodgers Photo: Roy Campanella Makes Final Visit To Ebbets Field

While the Brooklyn Dodgers made history by breaking the color barrier with the signing of Jackie Robinson in 1947, adding Roy Campanella to the organization the following season also made history. Campanella, who was born in Philadelphi, Pa. and began…

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