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 News: Keeping Austin Barnes, A.J. Ellis, Yasmani Grandal On Active Roster An Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the 2016 season with several expected regulars on the disabled list. In some cases, Brett Anderson and Andre Ethier for instance, it's been known for multiple weeks they would not be available come Opening…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Doesn’t Envision ‘Straight Platoon’ In Center Field

In their first season with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman leading a progressive-thinking front office, the Los Angeles Dodgers relied on a platoon of some sort at several positions. Those who remained largely exempt from it, when healthy, were…

Dodgers News: Austin Barnes, Louis Coleman, Charlie Culberson, Trayce Thompson Make Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the quartet of Austin Barnes, Louis Coleman, Charlie Culberson and Trayce Thompson will be on the 2016 Opening Day roster that needs to be formally submitted by 9:00 a.m. PT Sunday morning. Barnes' inclusion is…

Freeway Series Recap: Angels Complete 3-Game Sweep Of Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers reached the end of their exhibition schedule on Saturday night as they played the finale of the Freeway Series against the...

Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir, Kenta Maeda Enjoy Debuts At Dodger Stadium

Having already made their respective debuts with the Los Angeles Dodgers in early March, next on the list for Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda was pitching in Dodger Stadium. They were presented with the opportunity as the Dodgers returned to…

Dodgers Video: Albert Pujols Reminds Vin Scully Of Childhood Prank Calls

After calling one Cactus League -- when the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch on March 25 -- Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was in the booth for the first two games of the…

Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Once Again Questionable For Opening Day

With a final exhibition game to play in the Freeway Series before Opening Day of the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have limped to the starting point. Injuries throughout Spring Training ravaged the starting rotation, and soon after several…

Dodgers News: Luis Avilan, Louis Coleman Vying For Final Bullpen Spot

Having officially named Ross Stripling as their fifth starter, the next significant roster decision Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the front office face is in the bullpen. The group of relievers was largely unchanged during the offseason, with…

Freeway Series Recap: Hector Santiago, Angels Bullpen Quiet Dodgers’ Bats

One night after Scott Kazmir made his first start at Dodger Stadium with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Japanese native Kenta Maeda did the same...

Dodgers News: Ross Stripling Named 5th Starting Pitcher

Less than 24 hours after revealing a decision was down to Carlos Frias or Ross Stripling, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts named Stripling the club's fifth starter. Stripling was summoned Friday morning from Camelback Ranch to Los Angeles by…

Dodgers News: Umpires Tell Dave Roberts More Clarity Needed On ‘Chase Utley Rule’

Major League Baseball announced new provisions in February for slides into second base while attempting to break up a double play. The 'Chase Utley Rule' mandates runners trying to break up a double play must make a “bona fide attempt…

Dodgers News: SportsNet LA Negotiations With DirecTV And Others Come To Halt

While the 2016 season will mark the beginning of Dave Roberts' tenure as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's also the end of a historic era as Vin Scully will retire after an unprecedented 67th season in the broadcast…