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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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Darren O’Day Rumors: Orioles Enter Picture, Dodgers Among Teams Under Final Consideration

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent Tuesday formally introducing manager Dave Roberts in a press conference attended by Dodgers legends Tommy Lasorda and Don Newcombe, among others. With their managerial vacancy filled, the Dodgers' focus can now fully shift to addressing…

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Dodgers News: Joe Wieland Re-Signs To Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday they agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration with Joe Wieland. The 25-year-old right-hander is expected to earn $590,000 in 2016, which matches his salary last season. The agreement comes ahead of Wednesday's…

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MLB News: Jim Johnson Signs 1-Year Deal With Atlanta Braves

Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jim Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, the club announced Monday afternoon. Johnson returns to Atlanta, where he enjoyed plenty of success last season prior to a failed stint with the…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Johnny Cueto

With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings scheduled to begin in one week, the Hot Stove season is expected to hit full swing. That should bode well for Johnny Cueto, Zack Greinke, Scott Kazmir, David Price, and the bevy of…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Market ‘Heating Up’

Some of the Los Angeles Dodgers' free agency matters were put on pause with the club and Don Mattingly mutually agreeing to part ways on Oct. 22. Their managerial search came to an end four weeks later with the hiring…

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Corey Seager Ranked Dodgers Top Prospect By Baseball America

For a second consecutive year shortstop Corey Seager was ranked the Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect by Baseball America. The publication released its ranking of the Dodgers top-10 prospects Monday morning, which has Julio Urias moving from third in 2015…

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Dodgers Rumors: Signing Zack Greinke And David Price Has Been Discussed

With Zack Greinke opting out and decling the one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club's biggest free agency need is the starting spot in the rotation behind Clayton Kershaw. However, the Dodgers could also stand…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Searching For Bullpen Pieces

Heading into the offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers main focus figured to be on addressing their starting rotation and Zack Greinke's expected free agency. Don Mattingly and the Dodgers mutually agreeing to part ways momentarily, though after a four-week search…

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MLB Rumors: Jordan Zimmermann Signs With Detroit Tigers

UPDATE (Nov. 29, 9:25 a.m. PT): According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, Jordan Zimmermann and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a contract: The first big free agent is off the board, as the Tigers have reached agreement with star…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Doesn’t Envision Returning In 2017

During each of the last two seasons Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully has thrilled fans with the announcement he'd return the following year. However, some of the excitement for this year's announcement was tempered as Scully…

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Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig To Be Investigated By MLB For Role In Altercation

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder reportedly was involved in an altercation with a bouncer at a Miami bar on Wednesday night. The speculation was the latest bump in the road during an offseason that had already been unkind to Puig.…

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Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig Involved In Altercation

UPDATE (Nov. 27, 4:25 p.m. PT): According to TMZ, the altercation between Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig got into an altercation with staff at Blue Martini after they attempted to get involved in a heated discussion between Puig and…

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