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: 3 Games Included On ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Schedule

ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball telecasts return in 2016 for a 67th season. The network announced their early-season schedule on Monday, which includes three Los Angeles Dodgers games. The weekly matchups will be available on ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, ESPN…

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Dodgers News: Bill Haselman Named Triple-A OKC Manager, Minor League Managers Announced

Less than one week after officially naming Dave Roberts' coaching staff, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the hires of their Minor League affiliates. Bill Haselman takes the helm with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Ryan Garko at Double-A Tulsa, Drew Saylor at…

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Dodgers Rumors: Jose Fernandez Trade Talks Ongoing

Having recently added to their pool of prospects and with the number of free-agent options all but gone, it continues to appear more likely than not the Los Angeles Dodgers will land a marquee starting pitcher via trade. The Dodgers'…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Impressed By Front Office

As the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have heavily participated in the arms race this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have unexpectedly fallen behind. They were spurned by Zack Greinke, saw Johhny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija sign with the…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Led Search To Fill 2016 Coaching Staff

Throughout much of last season there were whispers claiming former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly made lineup and other decisions at the behest -- or mercy -- of president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and his front office. There's…

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Dodgers News: Hisashi Iwakuma Comments On Failed Physical, Re-Signing With Mariners

Entering the offseason Zack Greinke opting out of the remaining three years and $71 million remaining on his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was a mere formality. So too was Greinke inevitably declining the one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer…

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Dodgers News: L.A. Was ‘In Play’ Late To Sign Johnny Cueto

After losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks in stunning fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly turned their attention to Jeff Samardzjia as they pressed forward with their search for a starting pitcher. However, Samardzija wound up quickly agreeing to…

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Dodgers Rumors: Greg Maddux To Work As Special Assistant

Since creating the president of baseball operations position to lure Andrew Friedman away from the Tampa Bay Rays organization, the Los Angeles Dodgers have aggressively added to their front office in effort to gain any competitive edge. Widely regarded as…

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Dodgers Rumors: Focus Is On Improving, Not Trading Yasiel Puig

With an abundance of outfielders and need for starting pitching, conventional wisdom suggests something will give for the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the crop of notable free-agent starters has dwindled, the Dodgers are said to be discussing trades with the…

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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Confident He’ll Return For Spring Training

Having already lost Brandon McCarthy to Tommy John surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation took another hit in May when Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent season-ending surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder. The procedure brought an end…

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Dodgers Video: Vin Scully Narrates Holiday Story Of Tommy Lasorda Being Saved

It's been a busy and eventful holiday season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, though primarily for reasons they'd prefer not to have been the case. Hiring Dave Roberts was met with significant praise and enthusiasm from current and former Dodgers,…

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Dodgers Rumors: Trade Talks Being Held With Indians And Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers' need for starting pitching grew on Thursday with Hisashi Iwakuma failing a physical and later re-signing with the Seattle Mariners. Iwakuma previously reached an agreement with the Dodgers on a three-year, $45 million contract. Iwakuma represented…

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