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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: Nick Punto Announces Retirement

The Los Angeles Dodgers' nine-player trade with the Boston Red Sox in August 2012 is often remembered for the fact that it added over $250 million in salary in what was the largest trade in Dodgers franchise history. The mega-trade…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Comfortable To Use Prospects In Trade Or As Roster Depth

When the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, team president and CEO Stan Kasten placed an emphasis on replenishing a depleted farm system. As such, then-general manager Ned Colletti operated under the direction to retain the…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Not Changing Approach For 2016 Spring Training

Since being selected 18th overall in the 2012 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, shortstop Corey Seager has faced lofty expectations. He hails from a baseball family -- his father Jeff attracted some attention from scouts, and brothers Kyle and…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Session At Camelback Ranch

The Los Angeles Dodgers will officially begin Spring Training on Friday, Feb. 19, when pitchers and catchers descend on Camelback Ranch. Their first workout is scheduled for Saturday, with position players arriving by Feb. 24, and the club's first fill-squad…

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PECOTA Projects Dodgers To Win NL West, Finish With Best Record In 2016

What the Los Angeles Dodgers may have lost in star power this offseason, they've made up with depth that other clubs rival. Zack Greinke's spot in the starting rotation was filled by the signings of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda.…

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Dodgers Form Partnership With Irving Azoff And Tim Leiweke To Host Concerts At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a multiyear exclusive booking agreement with the Oak View Group (OVG) to bring more concerts to Dodger Stadium. OVG was created last year by former AEG executive Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff, a prominent executive…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Working To Gain Weight Prior To Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager made his long-anticipated Major League debut last September and lived up to the billing. With Jimmy Rollins sidelined due to a sprained right index finger, Seager was immediately thrown into the fire. He started…

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Dodgers News: Justin Turner Ranked Top-10 Third Baseman By The Shredder

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Justin Turner to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training in February 2014, it was impossible to foresee what has transpired in the time since. Turner played his way onto the…

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Dodgers News: Joc Pederson Excited To Live With Corey Seager During Spring Training

Having appeared in three Cactus League games in 2013 and four in 2014, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager joined the club for his first big league camp last year as a non-roster invitee. Seager hit .333/.500/.500 and had three…

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Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Ranked Top-10 First Baseman By The Shredder

While prospect rankings from multiple publications have dominated Major League Baseball headlines in recent weeks, MLB Network has also been in the process of unveiling their top 10 players at each position -- with the Los Angeles Dodgers being well-represented.…

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Dodgers News: Zach Lee Remains Open To Potential Football Career

When the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Zach Lee 28th overall in the 2010 draft, they had themselves a two-sport athlete. Lee was a quarterback standout at McKinney High School in Texas. Across two seasons, he totaled 5,266 passing yards, completed…

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Dodgers Rumors: Alex Guerrero ‘Most Likely’ Outfielder To Be Traded

As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Dodgers will once again begin Spring Training with a surplus of outfielders. The depth created for some headaches related to playing time in 2014, but was beneficial last season as Carl Crawford and…

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