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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 2016 Promotional Schedule Features 10 Bobbleheads, Vin Scully T-Shirt

While the Los Angeles Dodgers need to assemble a coaching staff under newly minted manager Dave Roberts and round out their roster, details of the 2016 schedule are slowly coming together. The Dodgers open the season on Monday, April 4,…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Contacted Relief Pitcher Ryan Madson

As much as the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to make a splash in addressing their starting rotation need, their bullpen likely won't go unattended. The Dodgers have been tied to Darren O'Day, who's widely viewed as the best reliever…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Seeking $30 Million Per Year

With a manager now in place, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to shift their full focus on matters pertaining to their roster. They currently have needs in the starting rotation and at second base, and would stand to benefit…

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Dodgers News: Rival General Manager Doesn’t Expect L.A. To Reduce Payroll

The Los Angeles Dodgers last season carried a $300 million payroll, which lent to criticism writing itself whenever the team struggled. However, while the Dodgers were technically on the hook for the exorbitant figure, it included salaries paid to players…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Remains Top Free-Agent Target

While a handful of trades and signings have already taken place, free agency and the Hot Stove season has yet to fully hit its stride. The market this year is stocked with plenty of starting pitching, including multiple elite names…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Not Among Teams Interested In Free Agent Ben Zobrist

For as much attention as the Los Angeles Dodgers' need to address their starting rotation has received, and deservedly so, they also have a significant void to fill at second base. On the heels of trading All-Star second baseman Dee…

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Dodgers Rumors: Korean Third Baseman Jae-gyun Hwang Has Drawn Interest

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active during this year's international signing period, with reports indicating the club most recently agreed to terms with Cuban prospects Yusniel Diaz and Omar Estevez. Given the Dodgers went well beyond their allotted $2…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Hire Met With Endless Support

The Los Angeles Dodgers made franchise history on Monday by naming Dave Roberts as manager. He becomes the organization's 28th skipper and their first minority manager. Dodgers president of baseball operations praised Roberts for his energy and acumen, and team…

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ESPN’s Jim Bowden Lists Dodgers As ‘Trending Downward’

Despite losing both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu for the remainder of the 2015 season by late-May, the Los Angeles Dodgers won 92 games and third consecutive National League West division title. However, their postseason run again fell short as…

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Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Endorses Dave Roberts Hire

Since being traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August 2012, Adrian Gonzalez has only played under Don Mattingly. With the Dodgers and Mattingly announcing a mutual separation on Oct. 22, Gonzalez was guaranteed to…

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Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Joining Padres As Bench Coach

With their manager in place, the Los Angeles Dodgers can now press forward in rounding out the coaching staff. Davey Lopes is now part of Dusty Baker's Washington Nationals staff as first base coach, while Ron Roenicke returned to the…

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Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Comment On Dodgers’ Managerial Hiring

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially named Dave Roberts as the 28th manager in franchise history (10th in Los Angeles franchise history) and the organization's first minority manager. Roberts is expected to be formally introduced in a news conference at Dodger…

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