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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 Rumors: Cash To Be Included If Carl Crawford Or Andre Ethier Is Traded

Last offseason Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations acknowledged the club would benefit from trading an outfielder given their surplus. While Matt Kemp was sent to the San Diego Padres, he in essence was replaced by Joc Pederson, and…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Suggests Aroldis Chapman Trade Remains Possibility

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened and closed Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings on opposite ends of the spectrum. On Monday, the first morning of the meetings, Los Angeles agreed to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman. However, by…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Praises Diamondbacks For Offseason Moves

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been here before. After a flurry of activity by a National League West rival, the Dodgers are no longer the perceived favorite to win the division. Last offseason it was the San Diego Padres. A…

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Top Zack Greinke Quotes From Introductory Press Conference With Diamondbacks

After officially signing Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206.5 million contract on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks held an introductory press conference for the 32 year old on Friday at Chase Field. With over $60 million in deferred salaries part of…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Says Teams Have Called About Outfielders

Since injuries forced the Los Angeles Dodgers' hand in promoting Yasiel Puig from Double-A in June 2013, the club has been saddled -- and at times benefitted from -- having a surplus of outfielders. Puig's meteoric rise to stardom earned…

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Zack Greinke’s Contract With Diamondbacks Includes Over $60 Million In Deferred Salaries

The Arizona Diamondbacks made their six-year, $206.5 million contract with Zack Greinke official on Tuesday, then introduced the 32 year old in a press conference held at Chase Field on Friday morning. Greinke was flanked by Diamondbacks general manager Dave…

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Dodgers Rumors: Focus Shifted To Johnny Cueto

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings came to a close Thursday without much heard from the Los Angeles Dodgers. They made Chase Utley's deal official on Wednesday, and reportedly have a three-year, $45 million contract agreement in place with Hisashi…

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Juan Nicasio Reportedly Agrees To Contract With Pirates

In a move that set the trend for what was to come under Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, the club acquired Juan Nicasio from the Colorado Rockies last November in effort to bolster the pitching staff.…

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Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Miller Trade Appears Unlikely

In their quest to strengthen the bullpen, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman on Monday morning. Given that Chapman is in line to reach free agency after the 2016 season, the Dodgers'…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Called ‘Worst Person’ In Baseball By Ex-Teammate

Dealing with multiple injuries and in desperate need of a spark plug in June 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Yasiel Puig from Double-A and the rest as they say, is history. Puig took the league by storm, helping lift…

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Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Left Behind

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings concluded with the Los Angeles Dodgers failing to duplicate the same splash they made at last year's gathering. It was not for lack of effort, however. In the morning hours of the first day…

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Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart Was Motivated To Sign Zack Greinke Away From Dodgers

Ask around and you'll undeniably find more times than not the San Francisco Giants are viewed as the Los Angeles Dodgers' rival. Others may view the St. Louis Cardinals in that same vein given their recent postseason history. And some…

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