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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: Julio Urias Ranked Top Left-Handed Prospect By MLB Pipeline

Over the past two seasons much has been made of the Los Angeles Dodgers top three prospects -- Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Julio Urias. Pederson was first to reach the Majors, debuting in September 2014, followed by taking on…

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Dodgers News: Jose De Leon Ranked Among Top-10 Right-Handed Pitching Prospects

Since Andrew Friedman took control of the Los Angeles Dodgers front office as president of baseball operations in October 2014, he's stressed the importance of having pitching depth. Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi did their best to fortify the…

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Dodgers News: Joe Blanton Signs 1-Year Contract

UPDATE (Jan. 19, 2:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Joe Blanton to a one-year contract. Blanton's addition means the Dodgers' 40-man roster is currently full. While the Los Angeles Dodgers rounded out their starting…

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Dodgers Video: Joc Pederson And Yasiel Puig Compete In Paintball

With Los Angeles Dodgers position players due at Camelback Ranch by Feb. 24, leisure time is quickly going by the wayside. For Joc Pederson, the winter months have been spent attending Golden State Warriors games, a trip to Mexico, photo…

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Dodgers News: FanFest Ticket Information And Details

UPDATE (Jan. 21, 3:30 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the details for autograph session vouchers and VIP experiences. The Los Angeles Dodgers fourth annual FanFest is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at…

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Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Yasmani Grandal, Kenley Jansen And 4 Others

The Los Angeles Dodgers have now confirmed salary arbitration was avoided with all six of their eligible players -- Luis Avilan, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke. The players were part of 156 Major…

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Dodgers Rumors: Kenley Jansen Agrees To Contract, Avoids Arbitration

After tendering contracts to Luis Avilan, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke in December, the Los Angeles Dodgers saw all six players file for salary arbitration on Tuesday. The first domino to fall was…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From L.A. Sports Council

Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully will be honored as the first-ever recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the L.A. Sports Council. Scully will receive his honor during the 11th Annual LA Sports Awards on…

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Dodgers Rumors: Luis Avilan Agrees To 1-Year Contract, Avoiding Arbitration

Looking to solidify their starting rotation and bullpen last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-team, 13-player trade with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins that aimed to fill both needs. The deal sent starting pitchers Bronson Arroyo, Mat…

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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Throws Off Mound At Camelback Ranch

UPDATE (Jan. 16, 4:00 p.m.): After throwing from a mound on Thursday for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Hyun-Jin Ryu shared on Instagram he was on the mound for a…

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Dodgers News: Maury Wills Excited To Work With Yasiel Puig During Spring Training

A common narrative tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers is they have a problem child in Yasiel Puig. Since making his Major League debut in June 2013, Puig has been a polarizing figure who's drawn the ire of fans within…

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Dodgers News: 2016 Minor League Coaching Staffs Announced

In December the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the managers for all six of their Minor League affiliates, which translated to new skipper taking the helm with each affiliate. On Thursday, the club announced the coaching staffs for Bill Haselman (Triple-A…

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