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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: Vin Scully, Jaime Jarrin, Orel Hershiser And Rick Monday Win Southern California Sports Broadcaster Awards

When thinking of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the organization's history that can be traced back to Brooklyn, it's impossible for Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully not to come to mind. While Scully receives plenty of praise, and deservedly…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Ranked Top-10 Shortstop By MLB Network’s Brian Kenny & Bill Ripken

Entering last season the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the tricky position of needing to fill the void left at shortstop after Hanley Ramirez signed with the Boston Red Sox without blocking the rise of Corey Seager. Los Angeles wound…

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Dodgers News: Micah Johnson Ranked Top-10 Second Baseman By MLB Pipeline

Under team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman the Los Angeles Dodgers have carefully protected their crop of prospects while simultaneously focusing on adding to the farm system. Such was the case in a three-team trade last December with the…

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Dodgers News: Rob Manfred Says MLB Doesn’t Have ‘Seat’ At SportsNet LA Negotiation Table

With Spring Training around the corner, it serves as another unfortunate reminder Time Warner Cable's SportsNet LA isn't yet fully distributed across the greater Los Angeles area. While TWC managed to strike deals with Bright House Networks and Charter Communications,…

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Dodgers News: Jose De Leon, Julio Urias Headline Group Of Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees

UPDATE (Jan. 27, 12:15 p.m. PT): Brandon Beachy, who was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City, joined the group of non-roster invitees to big league camp. Prospects Jose De Leon and Julio Urias are among the 16 players who were extended…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Ranked Top Starting Pitcher By MLB Network

Coming off a season in which he was named the National League MVP and won a second consecutive NL Cy Young Award (third since 2011), Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw failed to meet the grand expectations placed on him…

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Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour Scheduled To Begin Jan. 25

With the offseason winding down, the Los Angeles Dodgers will spend next week serving the greater Los Angeles area for the club's 13th annual community service week. Beginning Monday, Jan. 25, the Dodgers Love L.A. Tour presented by Bank of…

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Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Ranked Top-10 First Baseman In Minors

An organization once built on the foundation of their farm system, the Los Angeles Dodgers' crop of Minor League talent was depleted under previous owner Frank McCourt. With Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten leading the charge, the Guggenheim group…

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Roundtable: Should The National League Adopt The DH?

As a sport that often relies on its history and tradition, Major League Baseball is considering a significant change that could take place as early...

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Dodgers News: Julio Urias Comfortable With Expectations And High Praise

With Joc Pederson and Corey Seager in the process of making an impact in the Majors, the next Los Angeles Dodgers prospect many are awaiting is Julio Urias. Coming off a bit of an interrupted 2015 season, the young lefty…

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Dodgers News: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Treading Carefully With Investigation Of Yasiel Puig

With Los Angeles Dodgers position players expected to report for Spring Training by Feb. 24, Major League Baseball's investigation of Yasiel Puig continues to linger on. Puig was involved in a scuffle with a bouncer outside of a Miami bar…

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Dodgers News: FanFest Autograph Session Tickets And VIP Experiences Information

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Kiké Hernandez, Yasiel Puig and Fernando Valenzuela will be among the current and former players signing autographs at the fourth annual FanFest. The offseason event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10:00 a.m. to…

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