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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Zack Greinke’s Contract With Diamondbacks Includes Over $60 Million In Deferred Salaries

The Arizona Diamondbacks made their six-year, $206.5 million contract with Zack Greinke official on Tuesday, then introduced the 32 year old in a press conference held at Chase Field on Friday morning. Greinke was flanked by Diamondbacks general manager Dave…

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Dodgers Rumors: Focus Shifted To Johnny Cueto

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings came to a close Thursday without much heard from the Los Angeles Dodgers. They made Chase Utley's deal official on Wednesday, and reportedly have a three-year, $45 million contract agreement in place with Hisashi…

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Juan Nicasio Reportedly Agrees To Contract With Pirates

In a move that set the trend for what was to come under Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, the club acquired Juan Nicasio from the Colorado Rockies last November in effort to bolster the pitching staff.…

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Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Miller Trade Appears Unlikely

In their quest to strengthen the bullpen, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to trade for Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman on Monday morning. Given that Chapman is in line to reach free agency after the 2016 season, the Dodgers'…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Called ‘Worst Person’ In Baseball By Ex-Teammate

Dealing with multiple injuries and in desperate need of a spark plug in June 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Yasiel Puig from Double-A and the rest as they say, is history. Puig took the league by storm, helping lift…

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Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Left Behind

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings concluded with the Los Angeles Dodgers failing to duplicate the same splash they made at last year's gathering. It was not for lack of effort, however. In the morning hours of the first day…

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Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart Was Motivated To Sign Zack Greinke Away From Dodgers

Ask around and you'll undeniably find more times than not the San Francisco Giants are viewed as the Los Angeles Dodgers' rival. Others may view the St. Louis Cardinals in that same vein given their recent postseason history. And some…

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Dodgers News: Chase Utley Officially Re-Signs On 1-Year Contract

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to work toward addressing their roster needs, they officially announced the signing of Chase Utley to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Utley re-signed with the Dodgers for a reported $7 million. Los Angeles declined…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Was Interested In Pirates Second Baseman Neil Walker

UPDATE (Dec. 9, 12:25 p.m. PT): With some concern over re-signing Daniel Murphy to a four-year contract, the New York Mets were in pursuit of Ben Zobrist. They were believed by many to be the frontrunner to sign Zobrist, however…

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Dodgers Extending Safety Netting Behind Home Plate At Dodger Stadium

In accordance with recommendations issued by Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the screen behind home plate will be extended to cover the seating area between the ends of the dugouts closest to home plate and within 70…

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Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Miller Trade Being Discussed With Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers' best laid plans to move on after Zack Greinke agreed to a record contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks took a considerable hit Monday night. With Hisashi Iwakuma reportedly in the fold on a three-year deal, the…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Disappointed, But Understanding Of Zack Greinke Joining Diamondbacks

Only three days removed from the introductory press conference for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the adulation of the organization was tempered when Zack Greinke agreed to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Greinke's deal with Arizona is for six…

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