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Matthew Moreno

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing 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: Dave Roberts Hire Met With Endless Support

The Los Angeles Dodgers made franchise history on Monday by naming Dave Roberts as manager. He becomes the organization's 28th skipper and their first minority manager. Dodgers president of baseball operations praised Roberts for his energy and acumen, and team…

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ESPN’s Jim Bowden Lists Dodgers As ‘Trending Downward’

Despite losing both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu for the remainder of the 2015 season by late-May, the Los Angeles Dodgers won 92 games and third consecutive National League West division title. However, their postseason run again fell short as…

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Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Endorses Dave Roberts Hire

Since being traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August 2012, Adrian Gonzalez has only played under Don Mattingly. With the Dodgers and Mattingly announcing a mutual separation on Oct. 22, Gonzalez was guaranteed to…

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Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Joining Padres As Bench Coach

With their manager in place, the Los Angeles Dodgers can now press forward in rounding out the coaching staff. Davey Lopes is now part of Dusty Baker's Washington Nationals staff as first base coach, while Ron Roenicke returned to the…

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Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Comment On Dodgers’ Managerial Hiring

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially named Dave Roberts as the 28th manager in franchise history (10th in Los Angeles franchise history) and the organization's first minority manager. Roberts is expected to be formally introduced in a news conference at Dodger…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Hired As Manager

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the hiring of Dave Roberts as manager on Monday morning. Next season will be the first as skipper for the former San Diego Padres bench coach. Moreover, Roberts becomes the first minority manager for…

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Dodgers Rumors: Trade For Aroldis Chapman, Other Closers Being Considered

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially marked the end of their managerial search with the hire of former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts. Once a manager is in place, Los Angeles will shift their offseason focus to free agency…

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Dodgers Rumors: Veteran Players Voiced Support For Dave Roberts Hiring

In a mild surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to name former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts as their next manager. The team has yet to make an official announcement, but the one-time Dodgers outfielder is expected…

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Dodgers Rumors: Dave Roberts To Be Named Manager

UPDATE (Nov. 22, 9:05 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers' four-week long search for Don Mattingly's replacement appears to have reached an ending with former San Diego Padres manager Dave Roberts expected to get hired. Roberts was one of two…

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Dodgers Rumors: International Prospects Yusniel Diaz, Omar Estevez Sign

Heading into this year's international signing period, which began July 2, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the option of exceeding their roughly $2 million bonus pool, pay a penalty and be limited over the next two years, or stay under…

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Former Dodgers Closer Takashi Saito Hired As Padres Intern

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have a history of signing marquee international free agents, their addition of relief pitcher and Japanese native Takashi Saito didn't exactly meet Saito signed to a Minor League contract with the Dodgers in 2006 and…

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Dodgers Rumors: Nationals Top Candidate For Darren O’Day

While statistics suggest the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen did not perform as poorly as perceived, one of their struggles was getting through the seventh and eighth innings. Outside of Kenley Jansen as closter, the Dodgers largely did away with specific…

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