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 Rumors: Hisashi Iwakuma Agrees To 3-Year Contract

UPDATE (Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. PT): As expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear to have reached an agreement with free agent Hisashi Iwakuma. Iwakuma will turn 35 years old one week into the 2016 season. He joins the Dodgers after…

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Dodgers Rumors: Jose Fernandez Trade Discussed With Marlins

As free-agent starting pitchers continue to come off the board, the expectation for trades to take place at Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings grows. Shelby Miller of the Atlanta Braves and Sonny Gray of the Oakland Athletics have been speculated…

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Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Talks Being Held

Among the areas the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to address this offseason is in the bullpen. While Luis Avilan, Pedro Baez and Chris Hatcher and others pitched well at various points throughout the season, inconsistency again proved to be…

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Dodgers Rumors: Yovani Gallardo May Be ‘Fallback Option’

In the wake of losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and not signing other free-agent pitchers they were linked to, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with Chase Utley on Sunday. In some cases --…

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Dodgers Rumors: Chase Utley Re-Signs On 1-Year Contract

UPDATE (Dec. 6, 1:15 p.m. PT): While the Los Angeles Dodgers' need in the starting rotation has been the focal point, they also have a void at second base. Howie Kendrick became a free agent once the 2015 season concluded,…

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Dodgers News: ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Yasmani Grandal 8th-Best Catcher

It didn't take long for Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to begin overhauling the roster last year. In two December trades, starters Dee Gordon, Dan Haren and Matt Kemp were traded; with Kemp remaining in the…

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Dodgers Rumors: Not Engaging Zack Greinke In Extension Talks Was ‘Fatal’ Mistake

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were said to be interested in multiple marquee free-agent starting pitchers last winter, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stated the club was not going to discuss a contract extension with Zack Greinke. The…

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Jeff Samardzija Agrees To 5-Year Contract With San Francisco Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants were stunned Friday evening when Zack Greinke spurned the two National League West rivals in favor of agreeing to a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Greinke's contract is pending…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Comments On Zack Greinke’s Agreement With Diamondbacks

The idea of a Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation led by Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke for years to come was laid to rest Friday as Greinke agreed to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The reported six-year, $206.5 million…

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Dodgers Rumors: Ryan Madson Replaces Darren O’Day As Top Bullpen Target

UPDATE (Dec. 7, 11:00 a.m. PT): Ryan Madson agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract with the Oakland Athletics. The Los Angeles Dodgers were spurned two times on Friday, first with Darren O'Day reportedly eliminating them from consideration, then by…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Was Offered 5-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a major blow Friday night as Zack Greinke appears to have reached an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The contract, not yet made official by the Diamondbacks, is for a reported six years and…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Agrees To Contract With Diamondbacks

Given that Zack Greinke and David Price entered free agency this offseason as the two best starting pitchers available, it was unsurprising to see how the process unfolded for each of them. Price was first to come off the board,…

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