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 Injury Update: Yasmani Grandal, Howie Kendrick Trending In Different Directions

With only a handful of exhibition games remaining on their schedule, injury updates and any progress, or lack thereof, is of the utmost importance for the Los Angeles Dodgers at this stage. They are set to begin the season with…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Doesn’t Rule Out Ross Stripling As 5th Starter

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened camp with a surplus of starting pitchers that was quickly eroded as the week progressed. Amid the search for a fifth starter as Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu were on the recovery trail, Brett Anderson…

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Dodgers Videos: Justin Turner Grand Slam, Charlie Culberson Walk-Off Single

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are facing plenty of questions throughout their roster due to injuries, the middle of the lineup appears to be in the good hands of Adrian Gonzalez and Justin Turner. Gonzalez has been his usual self…

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Dodgers News: Adam Liberatore Optioned To Minor League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Adam Liberatore to Minor League camp after their walk-off win against the Texas Rangers on Monday night. The move is the first in what's expected to be a flurry of roster activity ahead of Opening…

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Spring Training Recap: Justin Turner Hits Grand Slam, Charlie Culberson Lifts Dodgers To Walk-Off Win

With the Los Angeles Dodgers' winding down with their exhibition schedule, they received somewhat of a boost as Kiké Hernandez and Yasiel Puig...

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Dodgers News: Jamey Wright Announces Retirement

Since his introductory press conference in October 2014, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has consistently stressed having pitching depth, particularly in the bullpen -- an area he believes to be volatile. With that, Friedman, Dodgers general…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda ‘Happy’ With Results Of First Spring Training

Rather than break the bank to re-sign Zack Greinke, the Los Angeles Dodgers elected to bolster their pitching depth, which included signing veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir and Japanese native Kenta Maeda. Combined, the two pitchers signed for $73 million --…

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Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Facing Uphill Battle To Be Part Of Opening Day Roster

Providing injury updates each morning -- and in some cases following a Cactus League game -- has become as regular of an occurrence during Spring Training for manager Dave Roberts as setting a lineup. The Dodgers' pitching staff was first…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Hopes To Fly Under Radar During Final Season

Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully thrilled fans last August with the announcement he would return for the 2016 season -- his 67th with the franchise. The happiness turned to some sadness the following afternoon as The…

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Dodgers News: Howie Kendrick To Remain In Arizona, May Begin 2016 Season On Disabled List

You would be hard pressed to find a team that's been ravaged by injuries during Spring Training the way the Los Angeles Dodgers have this year. As days and weeks went by, concerns extended beyond the pitching staff as several…

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Spring Training Recap: Jose Peraza, Scott Schebler Combine For 4 RBIs In Reds Win Over Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Cincinnati Reds for the first and only Spring Training meeting between the two clubs this year. After concluding Cactus League...

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MLB The Show 16 Player Ratings: Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout Highest Rated

The start of Spring Training is a date cherished by fans no matter their allegiance as it marks the official end of days, weeks and months without...

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