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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: J.P. Howell Exercises Player Option For 2016

UPDATE (Nov. 5, 10:15 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday left-handed relief pitcher J.P. Howell exercised his $6.25 million player option and will return with the club for the 2016 season. Heading into the offseason the Los…

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Dodgers Rumors: Ownership Asked Andrew Friedman To Look Beyond Gabe Kapler

Wednesday brought more news of the Los Angeles Dodgers' list of interviews for their managerial vacancy growing. A process that began with Dodgers director of player development Gabe Kapler viewed as the favorite, now has San Diego Padres bench coach…

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Dodgers Rumors: Bob Geren To Interview For Managerial Opening

In the nearly two weeks since the Los Angeles Dodgers parted ways with Don Mattingly as manager, the list of candidates has seemingly grown by the day with San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts now said to be the…

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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Opts Out Of Contract

When the 2015 season began, there was the assumption Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke would opt out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract come season's end. That belief was contingent on Greinke remaining healthy,…

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MLB Trade Rumors Projects Dodgers 2016 Arbitration Salaries

With the World Series concluding Sunday at Citi Field, the Major League Baseball offseason began Monday morning with players officially becoming free agents. Free agency will dominate the Winter Meetings and fuel the Hot Stove season, then give way to…

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Dodgers Rumors: Dave Roberts The Favorite For Managerial Opening

It's been 13 days since the Los Angeles Dodgers announced a mutual parting with Don Mattingly. The separation has afforded team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to hand-pick his manager, which many believed was a power Friedman would exert…

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Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez To Undergo Right Shoulder Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced 24-year-old utility man Kiké Hernandez will undergo minor right shoulder on Wednesday. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, and more information is expected to be available post surgery. Hernandez…

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Dodgers Rumors: Bud Black To Interview For Manager Position

Not yet into the thick of the Major League Baseball offseason, the early storylines thus far have centered around managerial vacancies. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals all had openings (the Dodgers'…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Was Shocked By Daniel Murphy Going First To Third Base

Behind a dominant performance from Clayton Kershaw on three days' rest, the Los Angeles Dodgers staved off elimination to force Game 5 in their National League Division Series matchup with the New York Mets. The series shifted back to Dodger…

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Nationals Complete Twist, Hire Dusty Baker As Manager

After it was reported Monday night the Washington Nationals reversed course and were in talks with Dusty Baker for him to become manager, the club formally announced the hire of Baker Tuesday morning. Baker becomes the Nationals' sixth full-time manager…

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Dodgers Rumors: Dave Roberts Interviews For Managerial Position

When the Los Angeles Dodgers held a press conference with team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi to discuss parting ways with Don Mattingly as manager, Friedman said the club would cast a wide net…

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Dodgers News: 2 Men Connected With Shooting Of Josh Ravin’s Brother Arrested

For as much dedication and work players put in to reaching the Majors, there are times when we're reminded baseball is just a game. Those instances unfortunately tend to involve a tragic occurrence more times than not, and that was…

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