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Matthew Moreno

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing 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: Friedman Says Honeycutt’s And Coaches’ Contracts Not Settled

The general manager meetings began on Monday in Boca Raton, Fla., which meant Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was available to address multiple issues. Free agency and the club's search for a new manager remained the…

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Dodgers News: Friedman Calls Grandal, Pederson, Puig And Ryu ‘Wild Cards’

For the first time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers won a third consecutive National League West division title. That coincided with a third straight 90-plus win season, which was a first since 1976-78. While the regular-season success didn't…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Calls On Yasiel Puig To Adjust Body Frame

Heading into the 2015 season Yasiel Puig figured to play a key role in the Los Angeles Dodgers withstanding and overcoming the offensive production lost with Matt Kemp and Hanley Ramirez no longer being part of the club. However, Puig…

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Dodgers News: Garret Anderson, Brad Ausmus And Mark Grudzielanek On Hall Of Fame Ballot

The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced 15 newcomers on the 2016 Hall of Fame Ballot, which is being mailed out to voters this week. Among those now looking to get enshrined in Cooperstown, N.Y. are three former Dodgers: Garret…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Inducted Into College Baseball Hall Of Fame

When looking over the storied history of the Dodgers franchise, both time spent in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, it's impossible to do so without taking into account the role Vin Scully has played. The unquestioned voice of the Dodgers has…

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Dodgers Reportedly Didn’t Submit Winning Bid For Byung-ho Park

UPDATE (Nov. 9, 9:35 a.m. PT): The Minnesota Twins announced they submitted the winning bid for Korean first baseman Byung-ho Park. On Friday, Korea's Nexen Heroes accepted a bid from a Major League Baseball team for the rights to negotiate…

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Dodgers Rumors: Relief Pitcher Darren O’Day Drawing Interest

UPDATE (Nov. 11, 9:00 a.m. PT): According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to show interest in reliever Darren O'Day: The #Dodgers are showing significant interest in free agent reliever Darren O'Day, according to an MLB source.—…

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Dodgers Photos: Adrian Gonzalez Hosts Bat 4 HOPE Celebrity Softball Game

PAGES: 1 | 2 | 3 Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez hosted the first annual 'Bat 4 HOPE' Celebrity Softball Game in benefit of PADRES Contra El Cáncer at Dodger Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Gonzalez was joined by…

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Dodgers Rumors: Dave Martinez To Interview For Manager Job

The Los Angeles Dodgers put their managerial search on the back burner as they spent the better part of Friday tending to roster matters. Prior to the 2 p.m. PT deadline to do so, Los Angeles extended qualifying offers to…

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Dodgers News: Bronson Arroyo, Joel Peralta And Chase Utley Options Declined

Friday was an expectedly busy day for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who extended qualifying offers to Brett Anderson, Zack Greinke and Howie Kendrick. Soon after making that official, the Dodgers announced they declined team options on pitchers Bronson Arroyo ($13…

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Dodgers News: Mark Walter Donates To Northwestern’s Lakefront Athletics Complex

Northwestern University announced Friday they will break ground on its Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex on Northwestern's Evanston campus on Friday, Nov. 13. The Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex will include a fieldhouse that will provide an indoor multipurpose facility…

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Dodgers News: Greinke, Anderson And Kendrick Extended Qualifying Offers

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended qualifying offers to free agents Brett Anderson, Zack Greinke and Howie Kendrick ahead of Friday's 2 p.m. PT deadline. The trio has until 2 p.m. PT on Nov. 13 to decide whether or not to…

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