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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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Ken Griffey Jr. And Mike Piazza Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 2016 class on Wednesday. Griffey, who was eligible for the first time in his career, set a record by appearing on 99.32…

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Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy Signs 1-Year Contract

UPDATE (Jan. 6, 10:00 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Brandon Beachy to a one-year contract. Left-handed pitcher Tyler Olson was designated for assignment to clear room for Beachy on the 40-man roster. Olson was…

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Dodgers Video: Clayton Kershaw, A.J. Ellis Attend Cowboys-Packers Game At Lambeau Field

Over the past few seasons some Los Angeles Dodgers teammates have broken into pairs to participate in a fantasy football league. Last season close friends A.J. Ellis and Clayton Kershaw formed the 'Kershellis' team. While the two have a strong…

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Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract Can Exceed $100 Million

One day after signing Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to terms with Kenta Maeda. The Japanese native was posted by the Hiroshima Carp in December for the maximum $20 million fee.…

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Dodgers Rumors: Alex Anthopoulos To Join Front Office

For as much as the Los Angeles Dodgers have worked to put a competitive and well-rounded team together, they've seemingly aimed to do the same in the front office. Beginning with the Guggenheim group's purchase of the Dodgers, team president…

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Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Agreement Delayed Due To Elbow Concern

After weeks of a grueling and frustrating offseason with little to show for roster improvement, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to add starting pitchers to their rotation on back-to-back days. First was the club announcing the signing of Scott Kazmir…

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MLB Rumors: Diamondbacks, Howie Kendrick Engaged In Ongoing Discussions

Despite several of the marquee starting pitchers already signed to new contracts, the free-agent market has continued to progress slowly for position players. Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Gordon, Howie Kendrick and Justin Upton are among the position players still available as…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Places Importance On Celebrating Moments Amid High Expectations

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a third consecutive National League West division title last season, but again fell short of reaching or winning the World Series. For Clayton Kershaw, as great and dominant as he's been, his success generally included…

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Purchase Dodgers Spring Training Single-Game Tickets On Discount Through Jan. 10

With the calendar turning to 2016 last week, the dreaded baseball offseason is nearing its conclusion with players reporting next month. Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers are due at Camelback Ranch by Feb. 19, with position players expected to…

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Dodgers News: J.P. Howell Impressed By Kenley Jansen

While the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has often been referred to as the club's Achilles' heel over the past three seasons, Kenley Jansen has largely been exempt from the criticism. A former catcher, Jansen's transition to the bullpen has been…

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Dodgers News: Surplus Of Left-Handed Starting Pitchers Not Viewed As Negative

Without a rule dictating as much, one glance around Major League Baseball and it's evident starting rotations are primarily dominated by right-handers. Clayton Kershaw has given the Dodgers a lefty at the top of their rotation and in 2013 the…

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Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Values Friendship With J.P. Howell

After Brandon League blew two of four save opportunities in June 2013, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager had little choice but to replace League with Kenley Jansen as the club's closer. Jansen, a former catcher, signed with the Dodgers as…

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