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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: Darin Erstad Tweets About Removing Name From Managerial Search

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without a manager since announcing on Oct. 22 they mutually agreed to part ways with Don Mattingly after he spent five seasons at the helm. Under Mattingly the Dodgers won three consecutive National League…

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Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Withdraws From Managerial Search

As Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi stated would be the case, the club trimmed their list of managerial candidates by Friday. However, the number of those who advanced to a second round of interviews initially varied. University of…

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Padres Complete Trades To Send Joaquin Benoit, Craig Kimbrel Out Of NL West

Along with Friday being filled with news of players formally accepting or declining respective qualifying offers, the San Diego Padres continued with their trade activity that's typically reserved for Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings. On Thursday, San Diego traded setup…

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Dodgers News: Howie Kendrick Declines Qualifying Offer

The Los Angeles Dodgers surprised many last December when they packaged Dee Gordon, fresh of an All-Star season, in a seven-player trade with the Miami Marlins. Los Angeles didn't go long without a starting second baseman as they quickly flipped…

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Dodgers News: Brett Anderson Accepts Qualifying Offer

Prior to Zack Greinke opting out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract, and the club declining 2016 options on Bronson Arroyo, Joel Peralta and Chase Utley, the Los Angeles Dodgers had three players hit free…

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Dodgers Rumors: 4 Managerial Candidates Returning As Finalists

UPDATE (Nov. 13, 12:45 p.m. PT): According to J.P. Hoornstra of the LA Daily News, the Los Angeles Dodgers may only interview three finalists: Two sources familiar with the process told me that this is not entirely accurate. One source…

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Dodgers Video: Vin Scully Credits Wife, Sandy, For His Career Success

When Vin Scully began his broadcasting tenure with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950 it was impossible to predict the significant role he'd go on to hold with the franchise. As players, managers and ownership groups have come and gone, Scully's…

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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu ‘Doing Great’ In Recovery From Shoulder Surgery

The furthest extent of game action Hyun-Jin Ryu saw in 2015 was two starts in Spring Training. Despite reporting to Camelback Ranch in better shape than the last two years, Ryu was unable to get through the spring without issue.…

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MLB Rumors: Colby Rasmus Becomes First Player In MLB History To Accept Qualifying Offer

Over the last three years the free agency process has involved clubs extending qualifying offers to eligible players. The value of the qualifying offer changes from year to year and is determined by averaging the top 125 player salaries from…

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MLB Rumors: Braves Trade Andrelton Simmons To Angels

UPDATE (Nov. 12, 4:25 p.m. PT): Along with Andrelton Simmons, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are also receiving Minor League catcher Jose Briceno, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post: #Angels also are getting lower-level C prospect…

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Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Says Andre Ethier Factors Into Picture Moving Forward

In a complicated outfield picture that encompassed the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2014 season, Andre Ethier fell out of favor once the dust finally settled. Carl Crawford started regularly in left field, and Yasiel Puig was moved to center so that…

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MLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves Engaged In Trade Talks For Andrelton Simmons

UPDATE (Nov. 12, 2:50 p.m. PT): According to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, the Colorado Rockies are not involved in trade talks for Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons: FYI. Source tells me #Rockies ARE NOT involved in trade talks…

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