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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Spring Training Preview: Scott Kazmir Makes First Start In 11 Days

For the second of three designated days this spring, the Los Angeles Dodgers are broken into split-squad games. Whereas there was some time between the start of both contests on March 12, first pitch in Sunday's set of games are…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Begins Conditioning Drills

At the time of being diagnosed with a left knee sprain on March 12, there was some question as to whether or not Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager would recover in time for Opening Day in San Diego on…

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Dodgers News: Scott Van Slyke Scratched From Lineup Vs. Padres

With Adrian Gonzalez currently in Mexico to play for the country's national team in the qualifier for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers have relied on Scott Van Slyke, among others, to fill in at first base.…

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Spring Training Recap: Kenley Jansen Allows Deciding Home Run In Loss To White Sox

Stuck in a two-game losing streak for the first time this spring, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Chicago White Sox in the third of four exhibition...

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Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy Frustrated By Ongoing Struggles

To his credit, Brandon Beachy overcame significant odds when he started two games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last July. However, the comeback story soon after turned to one of frustration and life back in the Minors. In his two…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier On Crutches After Experiencing ‘Top-3’ Pain In Career

The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to have dodged the proverbial bullet as Andre Ethier suffered a lower leg contusion in his brush with...

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Dodgers Videos: Cody Bellinger, Yasmani Grandal And Howie Kendrick Hit Home Run

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers each sent a starting pitcher to the mound who is looking to fill a fifth spot in their club's respective rotation. While that was the story entering Friday's game, offense quickly became the…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Suffers Lower Leg Contusion

For as snake-bitten as the Los Angeles Dodgers have been during Spring Training, they've now had an expected starter avoid serious injury on three...

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Spring Training Recap: Brandon Beachy Struggles In Loss To Diamondbacks

Brandon Beachy was next in the Los Angeles Dodgers' ongoing search for a fifth starting pitcher as he faced the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields...

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Removed After Fouling Pitch Off Leg

The Los Angeles Dodgers again entered Spring Training with an abundance of outfielders, though had some clarity with Joc Pederson and Yasiel Puig...

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Dodgers News: Alex Wood Back On Track Following ‘Efficient’ Start

With the Los Angeles Dodgers facing multiple questions in their starting rotation, Alex Wood's first opportunity to ease the concern over his forearm...

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Touches On Adam LaRoche Situation

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Adam LaRoche left a guaranteed $13 million salary on the table as he announced his retirement on Tuesday. The decision came after White Sox president Ken Williams told LaRoche he needed to limit the…

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