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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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Dodgers News: Being Genuine Is Key To Connecting With Yasiel Puig, Says Adrian Gonzalez

The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced manager Dave Roberts with a press conference held inside the Dodger Stadium Club on Tuesday. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was seated onstage to Roberts' left, with general manager Farhan Zaidi sitting…

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Dodgers News: 2015 Tax Bill Comes In At Record $43.7 Million

Since the Guggenheim group took control of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012, payroll and adding to it has seemingly been a non-issue. It was clear as day when that August the Dodgers completed a nine-player trade with the Boston…

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Dave Roberts Focused On Connecting With Yasiel Puig, Other Dodgers Players

If there's one person Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared the spotlight with at his introductory press conference on Tuesday morning, it was outfielder Yasiel Puig. While Adrian Gonzalez and several others with ties to the Dodgers organization were…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke To Receive 6-Year Contract With $32 Million Average Annual Value

UPDATE (Dec. 2, 8:15 a.m. PT): As a decision from Zack Greinke continues to be expected within the coming days, it appears to be growing increasingly likely he will land a contract with a higher average annual value than David…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Asked Red Sox For Answer Prior To David Price Signing

While the Los Angeles Dodgers spent Tuesday morning introducing manager Dave Roberts in a press conference held inside the Dodger Stadium Club, there appears to have been plenty of free agency movement going on behind the scenes. The end result,…

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Dodgers News: Don Newcombe Resting Comfortably After Passing Out At Dave Roberts Press Conference

Los Angeles Dodgers legend and special advisor to the chairman Don Newcombe was released from the hospital and is resting comfortably at home, the club announced Tuesday evening. Newcombe, who was on hand for the Dave Roberts introductory press conference,…

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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Arrives With Plenty Of Enthusiasm And Promise

While the Los Angeles Dodgers made their hire of Dave Roberts official on Nov. 23, it wasn't until Tuesday that the club's first minority manager...

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Seeking 5 Or 6-Year Contract With Average Annual Value Greater Than David Price’s Deal

As the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings are less than one week away free agency has quickly gained traction over the last few days -- particularly as it pertains to available starting pitchers. Jordan Zimmermann was the first major domino…

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David Price Agrees To 7-Year, $217 Million Contract With Boston Red Sox

After multiple weeks of little-to-no activity for free agent-starting pitchers, the market has quickly picked up. Amid multiple reports of headliners Zack Greinke and David price drawing interest from multiple teams, J.A. Haap signed with the Toronto blue jays. Jordan…

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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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