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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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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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Dodgers Rumors: Scott Kazmir, Mike Leake Remain Possibilities Amid Hisashi Iwakuma Uncertainty

This winter proved to be as a good a time as any for clubs who were shopping for starting pitching. Several marquee names hit the free-agent market, highlighted by Johnny Cueto, Zack Greinke, David Price and Jordan Zimmermann. For the…

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Dodgers Rumors: Hisashi Iwakuma Signing In Limbo After Failed Physical

The Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason has hardly gone as planned, with Zack Greinke stunning the baseball world to join the Arizona Diamondbacks, and a trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman being put on pause after a report surfaced of…

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Dodgers Rumors: Chris Archer May Become Trade Target

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the offseason needing to address their starting rotation. At the time, Zack Greinke had yet to formally opt out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract. Greinke would of course do…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Understands Pressure And Impatience To Improve Roster

Up until Wednesday morning the furthest extent of notable activity this offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers was re-signing veteran infielder Chase Utley to a one-year contract. The Dodgers agreement with Hisashi Iwakuma feel apart after a failed physical. Iwakuma…

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Dodgers News: Terry Collins Praises Bench Coach Bob Geren

While the Los Angeles Dodgers need to address multiple roster questions, manager Dave Roberts' coaching staff also remains unsettled -- at least officially. Based on numerous reports, the names and roles of those joining Roberts' staff are known. One of…

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Dodgers Video: Clayton Kershaw Plays Catch In Cuba

Clayton Kershaw's charitable and humanitarian efforts put him in Havana, Cuba on Tuesday as part of Major League Baseball's goodwill tour. Kershaw joined MLB executives and a handful of Cuban natives who returned to the island for the first time…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig Excited To Visit Cuba

Major League Baseball's contingent of executives and players touched down in Havana, Cuba on Tuesday, marking the league's first trip to the island since 1999. Part of the historical significance includes the opportunity for multiple Cuban natives to return to…

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Dodgers Rumors: Jonathan Papelbon Can Block Trade To L.A.

Despite their best efforts to prevent as much, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been hindered by a shaky bullpen over their past three seasons. The inconsistency placed more strain on the club's starting rotation, particularly come October. The Dodgers attempted…

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Dodgers Rumors: Josh Bard To Join Staff As Bullpen Coach

After naming Dave Roberts as manager, the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to make coaching staff hires official, though indications of who's to join the organization have trickled out. Rick Honeycutt is expected to be retained as pitching coach, and…

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