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: Yaisel Sierra To Be Developed As Starting Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued with their international spending spree on Tuesday as they reportedly agreed with Cuban native Yaisel Sierra on a six-year, $30 million contract. The 24-year-old right-hander left Cuba last April after spending the last five years…

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Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner And 4 Others File For Salary Arbitration

Six Los Angeles Dodgers officially filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday. The players union announced a total of 156 players filed for arbitration. The Dodgers' group consists of left-handed relief pitcher Luis Avilan, catcher Yasmani Grandal, right-handed reliever Chris Hatcher,…

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Dodgers News: Tyler Olson, Ronald Torreyes Traded To Yankees For Rob Segedin

Shortly after trading Joe Wieland to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for speedy Minor League infielder Erick Mejia, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent pitcher Tyler Olson and infielder Ronald Torreyes to the New York Yankees. In return, the Dodgers received…

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Dodgers News: Joe Wieland Traded To Seattle Mariners

UPDATE (Jan. 12, 2:30 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced Joe Wieland was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Minor League infielder Erick Mejia. The switch-hitting infielder played at four levels in the Mariners organization last…

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Dodgers News: Alex Anthopoulos Joins Front Office As Vice President Of Baseball Operations

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the expected hire of former Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos official on Monday. The heralded executive joins the Dodgers front office as vice president of baseball operations. In adding Anthopoulos, the Dodgers now…

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Dodgers Rumors: Cuban Pitcher Yaisel Sierra Agrees To 6-Year Contract

With a talented group of international prospects available, the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly blew past their allotted $2 million signing bonus pool when this year's international signing period began last July. Yadier Alvarez, a 19-year-old Cuban right-hander signed to a…

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ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Dodgers Starting Rotation Among Top 10 In Baseball

Over the past three seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers arguably had the best one-two punch in Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Hyun-Jin Ryu proved a formidable No. 3 starter behind the two aces, and the Dodgers continued to hang their…

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Dodgers News: Single-Game Spring Training Tickets On Sale

Single-game tickets for Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training contests at Camelback Ranch are now on sale. The Dodgers open Cactus League play against the Chicago White Sox with an afternoon tilt on March 3. From March 3-20, Los Angeles will…

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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Not Rushing Return From Shoulder Surgery

After unsuccessful attempts to remain in the rotation during Spring Training last year due to an impingement and inflammation in his left shoulder, Hyun-Jin Ryu began the 2015 season on the disabled list. He ultimately underwent season-ending surgery in May…

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Dodgers Third Baseman Justin Turner Hosting First Annual Golf Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is hosting his first annual golf tournament at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, Calif. Presented by the Los Angeles Dream Center, the Justin Turner Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1, from…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Not Surprised By Offseason Twists

Up until the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, their number of failed acquisitions this offseason was greater than their number roster additions. Brett Anderson accepted the Dodgers' one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, but Zack Greinke spurned…

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Dodgers Rumors: MLB’s Investigation Of Yasiel Puig To Conclude By March

Coming off a season in which hamstring injuries limited him to just 79 games, Yasiel Puig did little to ease the mounting criticism with a November report of his involvement in a scuffle outside a Miami bar. It was said…

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