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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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Joe Maddon Named NL Manager Of The Year; Don Mattingly Ties For 5th

Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was named the 2015 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Maddon received 18 first-place votes, and 11 and 1 second and third-place votes to finish with 124 points. St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike…

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Dodgers News: John Shoemaker Receives Mike Coolbaugh Award

Minor League baseball announced Tuesday it has selected Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League manager John Shoemaker as the recipient of the eighth annual Mike Coolbaugh Award. Shoemaker managed the Dodgers' rookie affiliate Ogden Raptors to a 43-33 record in 2015,…

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Dodgers News: Kershaw’s Challenge Hosting Second Annual Benefit Concert

As great as Clayton Kershaw is on the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's important to recognize his efforts off the field, along with his wife Ellen, through their charity Kershaw's Challenge. The couple is involved in several charitable…

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More From Joe Davis On Joining Dodgers, Moving To Los Angeles, Vin Scully, & Other Notes

PAGES: 1 | 2 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced last week the addition of play-by-play broadcaster Joe Davis to the Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA television booth. Davis, 27, will call 50 road games during the 2016 season. He has…

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Dodgers News: Brett Anderson Rejected Multiyear Offers To Accept Qualifying Offer

Free agency for the Los Angeles Dodgers began this offseason with Brett Anderson, Howie Kendrick and Jimmy Rollins hitting the open market the morning after the World Series concluded. Zack Greinke soon entered the fray by opting out of the…

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Kris Bryant Unanimous Winner Of NL Rookie Of The Year; Joc Pederson Receives One Vote

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was unanimously named the Baseball Writers' Association of America Jackie Robinson National League Rookie of the Year. He's the 20th player overall and 11th in the NL to win the award by unanimous vote.…

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Dodgers News: Tommy Lasorda Grieves Loss Of George Genovese

Renowned scout George Genovese, who worked 31 years as a scout for the San Francisco Giants died on Sunday at the age of 93. A New York Native, Genovese worked his way through every level of professional baseball. He reached…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Hosting Online Auction

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation opened their online auction Monday morning, which is complete with several autographed memorabilia items. Available for bidding are several autographed jerseys, including Adrian Gonzalez, Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw. For a more nostalgic feel, the…

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Dodgers Rumors: Brad Boxberger, Jake McGee Drawing Interest

At the outset of the general manager meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman placed an emphasis on acquiring pitching this offseason. Friedman added that entailed replenishing the starting rotation, with voids at…

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Joe Davis Primed To Follow Vin Scully’s Footsteps As Voice Of Dodgers Baseball

PAGES: 1 | 2 Roughly one year from now the Los Angeles Dodgers will have closed the curtain on a golden era in the franchise's history. What may not have been known in 1950 has long since been so very…

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Dodgers News: Todd Boehly Pleased With Development Of Farm System

Among the various frustrations that arose during Frank McCourt's era as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the emptying of the farm system. Upon purchasing the Dodgers from McCourt, the Guggenheim group hired Stan Kasten and president and CEO…

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Dodgers News: Todd Boehly Places Importance On Reaching ‘Sustainable’ Payroll

While much was made of the Los Angeles Dodgers' $300 million payroll last season, it's necessary to keep in mind the exorbitant figure included salaries played to those no longer on the team. Brian Wilson was designated for assignment in…

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