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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: Hyun-Jin Ryu Confident He’ll Return For Spring Training

Having already lost Brandon McCarthy to Tommy John surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation took another hit in May when Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent season-ending surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder. The procedure brought an end…

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Dodgers Video: Vin Scully Narrates Holiday Story Of Tommy Lasorda Being Saved

It's been a busy and eventful holiday season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, though primarily for reasons they'd prefer not to have been the case. Hiring Dave Roberts was met with significant praise and enthusiasm from current and former Dodgers,…

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Dodgers Rumors: Trade Talks Being Held With Indians And Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers' need for starting pitching grew on Thursday with Hisashi Iwakuma failing a physical and later re-signing with the Seattle Mariners. Iwakuma previously reached an agreement with the Dodgers on a three-year, $45 million contract. Iwakuma represented…

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Dodgers Trade For Mariners Left-Hander Tyler Olson

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Seattle Mariners left-hander Tyler Olson on Friday, in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Daniel Reynolds was designated for assignment to clear room for Olson on the 40-man roster.…

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Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig Fight Began After Attempt To Play Peacemaker

Coming off a disappointing season, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made headlines for his involvement in a scuffle outside a Miami bar last month. One report had Puig getting escorted out of the bar by employees after he got…

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Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Prefers Front Office To First Base Coach

More than three weeks after making the hire of Dave Roberts as manager official, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2016 coaching staff. As expected, the group of hires included several new names, with pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and Steve…

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Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez, Micah Johnson And Chase Utley In Position To Compete For Second Base Job

While the Los Angeles Dodgers' search for starting pitching has been well documented, the uncertainty at second base has largely flown under the radar. Howie Kendrick appears unlikely to re-sign, Chase Utley re-signed on a one-year contract, and Jose Peraza…

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MLB News: Hisashi Iwakuma Re-Signs With Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners announced Thursday night Hisashi Iwakuma re-signed to a one-year contract with vesting options for 2017 and 2018. Iwakuma returns to Seattle after agreeing to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec. 6.…

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MLB Rumors: Seattle Mariners Pursuing Hisashi Iwakuma

The Los Angeles Dodgers' quest to bounce back from losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks took a significant hit on Thursday amid reports of Hisashi Iwakuma failing a physical. Iwakuma and the Dodgers reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45…

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Former Dodgers Outfielder Justin Ruggiano Signs With Rangers

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Justin Ruggiano signed a one-year, $1.65 million contract with the Texas Rangers, the club announced on Thursday. The deal also includes incentives, the details of which were not released. The Seattle Mariners traded Ruggiano to…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. In Trade Talks With Rays For Starting Pitcher Jake Odorizzi

Suffice to say, the Los Angeles Dodgers' best-laid plans this offseason have gone by the wayside. Zack Greinke, said to be their top free-agent priority, was seemingly stolen in the 11th hour by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Johnny Cueto and Jeff…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce 2016 Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the 2016 coaching staff, which features eight new faces including rookie manager Dave Roberts. As expected, Bob Geren takes over as bench coach, Rick Honeycutt remains pitching coach, Turner Ward is hitting coach and Chris…

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