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Matthew Moreno

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing 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: Yimi Garcia Unhurt After Car Accident In Dominican Republic

Over the past three seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has been a point of contention and frustration. The group of relievers have been inconsistent, which at times has led to blown leads and close games becoming easy victories for…

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New York Yankees Trade For Cincinnati Reds Closer Aroldis Chapman

The New York Yankees announced on Monday they traded for Cincinnati Reds All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman. Cincinnati received a package of prospects in Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda. None of the four Minor Leaguers are from…

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Dodgers News: ESPN Ranks Andrew Friedman 2nd Among Those Facing Pressure In 2016

Coming off a season in which they won a third consecutive National League West division title for the first time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been under heavy scrutiny after getting eliminated from the NL Division Series…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Voted Top Prospect Heading Into 2016 Season

Over the past few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system has been headlined by Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Julio Urias. Of the trio, Pederson was first to reach the Majors. He joined the Dodgers as a September callup…

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Dodgers News: Elian Herrera Signs Minor-League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't yet found an answer to losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks, or for the failed trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman or the snafu that came with attempting to sign of Hisashi Iwakuma.…

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Dodgers News: Greg Maddux Comments On Zack Greinke Comparison

UPDATE (Feb. 2, 12:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the hires of Raul Ibañez and Greg Maddux as special assistants to team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. With an eye on setting themselves up for success in…

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Dodgers News: Kasten Defends Relationship Between Front Office And Owners

When the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers they immediately were in the fans' good graces simply by replacing the embattled Frank McCourt. Also working in Guggenheim's favor was former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson's inclusion in…

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Dodgers News: Chris Hatcher Made Productive Use Of Time On Disabled List

It didn't take long for Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to make his presence felt. Six weeks after joining the Dodgers front office, Friedman completed a seven-player trade with the Miami Marlins. Gone were All-Star second…

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MLB Rumors: Washington Nationals Have Spoken With Howie Kendrick

While a handful of notable staring pitchers and position players have already signed new contracts, the offseason has largely moved at a slow pace. That's been particularly true for free-agent second basemen, as Ben Zobrist joining the Chicago Cubs on…

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Dodgers News: Justin Turner Comments On Zack Greinke Joining Diamondbacks

No matter what else may or may not transpire for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason, their dugout will look drastically different in 2016 than it did last season. Dave Roberts is now manager, taking over for Don Mattingly,…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Interested In Scott Kazmir, Other Left-Handed Starting Pitchers

Another free-agent starting pitcher signed a new contract on Tuesday and once again, it was not with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mike Leake, whom the Dodgers reportedly had some level of interest in at one point, joined the St. Louis…

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Dodgers Select California-Based Sculptor Branly Cadet To Create Jackie Robinson Statue

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected California-based sculptor Branly Cadet to create the Jackie Robinson statue that will be unveiled at some point during the 2016 season at Dodger Stadium. Robinson's statue is the first of multiple the Dodgers intend on…

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