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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 Rumors: Cuban Pitcher Yaisel Sierra Agrees To 6-Year Contract

With a talented group of international prospects available, the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly blew past their allotted $2 million signing bonus pool when this year's international signing period began last July. Yadier Alvarez, a 19-year-old Cuban right-hander signed to a…

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ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Dodgers Starting Rotation Among Top 10 In Baseball

Over the past three seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers arguably had the best one-two punch in Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Hyun-Jin Ryu proved a formidable No. 3 starter behind the two aces, and the Dodgers continued to hang their…

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Dodgers News: Single-Game Spring Training Tickets On Sale

Single-game tickets for Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training contests at Camelback Ranch are now on sale. The Dodgers open Cactus League play against the Chicago White Sox with an afternoon tilt on March 3. From March 3-20, Los Angeles will…

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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Not Rushing Return From Shoulder Surgery

After unsuccessful attempts to remain in the rotation during Spring Training last year due to an impingement and inflammation in his left shoulder, Hyun-Jin Ryu began the 2015 season on the disabled list. He ultimately underwent season-ending surgery in May…

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Dodgers Third Baseman Justin Turner Hosting First Annual Golf Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is hosting his first annual golf tournament at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, Calif. Presented by the Los Angeles Dream Center, the Justin Turner Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1, from…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Not Surprised By Offseason Twists

Up until the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, their number of failed acquisitions this offseason was greater than their number roster additions. Brett Anderson accepted the Dodgers' one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, but Zack Greinke spurned…

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Dodgers Rumors: MLB’s Investigation Of Yasiel Puig To Conclude By March

Coming off a season in which hamstring injuries limited him to just 79 games, Yasiel Puig did little to ease the mounting criticism with a November report of his involvement in a scuffle outside a Miami bar. It was said…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Confident In Kenta Maeda Amid Elbow Concern

Given how the Los Angeles Dodgers offseason has gone, it was fitting Kenta Maeda's eight-year contract wasn't made official without whispers of concern over his physical. Maeda confirmed during Thursday's introductory press conference "irregularities" popped up in a physical, though…

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Dodgers Rumors: Hisashi Iwakuma, Kenta Maeda Hoped To Be Teammates

After multiple setbacks over several weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers at last addressed their need for starting pitching in the form of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda. Kazmir signed a three-year, $48 million contract in late December, while Maeda's eight-year,…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Confirms ‘Irregularities’ Found In Physical

After weeks of the Los Angeles Dodgers failing to sign or trade for a starting pitcher, they addressed their needs on back-to-back days in late December. The club announced the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year deal on Dec.…

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Mike Piazza Doesn’t Have ‘Animosity’ Toward Dodgers, But Will Wear Mets Cap In Hall Of Fame

Along with Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza was elected to the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft, Piazza is the lowest-drafted player elected to the Hall of…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Officially Signs 8-Year Contract

One week after reportedly agreeing to terms, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda to an eight-year contract on Thursday. Infielder Ronald Torreyes was designated for assignment to clear room for Maeda on the Dodgers'…

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