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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: Chris Heisey Clears Waivers, Becomes Free Agent

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost an outfielder Thursday as Justin Ruggiano cleared waivers and became a free agent by rejecting an outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City. In identical fashion, Chris Heisey became a free agent on Friday, as he…

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Dodgers Rumors: Pitching Coach Rick Honeycutt Re-Signs On A 2-Year Contract

As the Los Angeles Dodgers' extensive search for Don Mattingly's replacement carries on, vacancies across the league have been filled with clubs now focused on making hires for their respective coaching staffs. The Washington Nationals announced on Thursday Dodgers first…

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Dodgers News: Justin Ruggiano Sent Outright To Triple-A Oklahoma City

UPDATE (Nov. 6, 9:40 a.m. PT): According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, outfielder Justin Ruggiano elected to become a free agent: Justin Ruggiano has become a free agent.— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) November 6, 2015 The Los Angeles Dodgers…

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Dodgers Video: Statcast Tracks 2015 Home Runs, Joc Pederson’s Catches And More

Heading into the 2015 season the Los Angeles Dodgers faced some uncertainty with their lineup as power threats Matt Kemp and Hanley Ramirez were no longer with the club. That was quickly washed away as Adrian Gonzalez jumped out to…

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Washington Nationals Hire Davey Lopes As First Base Coach

Coming off a disappointing 83-79 season as a World Series favorite and missing the playoffs, the Washington Nationals have kept busy this week. They were criticized for how they handled their managerial search, which saw an agreement with Bud Black…

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Dodgers News: J.P. Howell Exercises Player Option For 2016

UPDATE (Nov. 5, 10:15 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday left-handed relief pitcher J.P. Howell exercised his $6.25 million player option and will return with the club for the 2016 season. Heading into the offseason the Los…

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Dodgers Rumors: Ownership Asked Andrew Friedman To Look Beyond Gabe Kapler

Wednesday brought more news of the Los Angeles Dodgers' list of interviews for their managerial vacancy growing. A process that began with Dodgers director of player development Gabe Kapler viewed as the favorite, now has San Diego Padres bench coach…

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Dodgers Rumors: Bob Geren To Interview For Managerial Opening

In the nearly two weeks since the Los Angeles Dodgers parted ways with Don Mattingly as manager, the list of candidates has seemingly grown by the day with San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts now said to be the…

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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Opts Out Of Contract

When the 2015 season began, there was the assumption Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke would opt out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract come season's end. That belief was contingent on Greinke remaining healthy,…

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MLB Trade Rumors Projects Dodgers 2016 Arbitration Salaries

With the World Series concluding Sunday at Citi Field, the Major League Baseball offseason began Monday morning with players officially becoming free agents. Free agency will dominate the Winter Meetings and fuel the Hot Stove season, then give way to…

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Dodgers Rumors: Dave Roberts The Favorite For Managerial Opening

It's been 13 days since the Los Angeles Dodgers announced a mutual parting with Don Mattingly. The separation has afforded team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to hand-pick his manager, which many believed was a power Friedman would exert…

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Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez To Undergo Right Shoulder Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced 24-year-old utility man Kiké Hernandez will undergo minor right shoulder on Wednesday. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, and more information is expected to be available post surgery. Hernandez…

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