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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: Corey Seager Ranked Top Shortstop Prospect By MLB Pipeline

As was somewhat expected, shortstop Corey Seager was among the players called-up last season by the Los Angeles Dodgers once active rosters expanded. However, the immediate impact and success Seager had was not necessarily as expected. Making his Major-League debut…

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Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy Outrighted To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers outrighted Brandon Beachy to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, leaving 39 players on the 40-man roster. Beachy will be among the group of players participating in big league camp during Spring Training with the Dodgers as…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Adhering To Andrew Friedman’s Suggestion

Coming off disappointing season, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made headlines during the offseason for less-than-favorable reasons. First, Andy Van Slyke, father of Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Scott Van Slyke, implied in an interview last November on a St. Louis…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts To Speak With Yasiel Puig At Spring Training

Dating back to his introductory press conference last month, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been presented with various forms of the same question -- how will he manage Yasiel Puig? Viewed by many as an underachieving problem child,…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Not Concerned About MLB Investigation

Say what you will about Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, but more times than not you'll have difficulty spotting him without a smile as he mans right field or walks the dugout. An exuberant 25-year-old, Puig enjoys playing the…

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MLB News: Bronson Arroyo Signs Minor-League Contract With Nationals

Bronson Arroyo signed a Minor-League contract with the Washington Nationals that includes a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, the club announced Tuesday night. Arroyo, who will turn 39 years old on Feb. 24, missed all of last season as he…

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Dodgers Video: Yasiel Puig Plays Soccer With Children

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Love L.A. community tour began Monday with the club hosting a mentoring lunch in the Lexus Club at Dodger Stadium, among the day's activities. This year marks the 13th consecutive year in which the Dodgers have…

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Dodgers News: Head Athletic Trainer Neil Rampe Leads Training Staff Hires

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their training staff for the 2016 season, which will be led by new head athletic trainer Neil Rampe. He replaces former vice president of medical services Stan Conte, who resigned last October after spending nine…

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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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