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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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MLB Rumors: Nationals May Hire Dusty Baker As Manager, Not Bud Black

In recent weeks the managerial vacancies across baseball were filled -- both formally and informally -- leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers as the final team without a skipper. The Washington Nationals were among the teams needing to replace a manager…

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Oddsmaker Lists Dodgers As 2016 World Series Favorite

The 2015 season saw the Los Angeles Dodgers win at least 90 games and a National League West division title for the third consecutive year. However, Los Angeles was unable to advance beyond the National League Division Series a second…

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Tim Wallach To Join Don Mattingly With Marlins If Not Hired As Dodgers Manager

The Miami Marlins formally introduced Don Mattingly as manager on Monday, inking the former Los Angeles Dodgers skipper to a four-year contract. As managerial vacancies across the league were quickly filled, the Dodgers appear to be in the early stages…

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Free Agency And Other Key MLB Offseason Dates

The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night to win their first championship since 1985 and second in franchise history. With the Fall Classic now wrapped up, next up…

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Don Mattingly Expects Tim Wallach To Serve As Bench Coach With Marlins

The Miami Marlins officially announced the hiring of Don Mattingly on Monday morning, making the 54 year old their 13th manager in franchise history, and eighth since 2010. Marlins owner and CEO Jeffrey Loria and president David Samson spoke of…

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Dodgers News: Brett Anderson, Howie Kendrick, Jimmy Rollins Officially Free Agents

With the Kansas City Royals coming from behind against the New York Mets in Game 5 on Sunday night at Citi Field to win their first World Series since 1985, Major League Baseball free agency officially began Monday at 6…

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Adrian Gonzalez Among Dodgers To Dress Up For Halloween

With the Los Angeles Dodgers having suffered a second first-round playoff exit in as many years, they unfortunately were once again at home while two other teams played the World Series. This year, Game 4 of the World Series between…

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Dodgers Rumors: Rick Honeycutt Nearing Return, Would Transition Into Assistant Role

While the Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals moved relatively quickly to fill their vacant managerial positions, the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to make a hire and are the lone team without a manager in place. Dodgers…

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Andrew McCutchen Wins 2015 Roberto Clemente Award

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was named the winner of the 2015 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet before Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday. The award is given annually to the player who…

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Dodgers Rumors: Rick Honeycutt In Negotiations To Return On Multiyear Deal

During his press conference to further explain the club's mutual separation with Don Mattingly, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said all coaching contracts expired at the end of the season. Friedman didn't rule out any of…

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Dodgers Rumors: Darin Erstad To Interview For Managerial Vacancy

With Don Mattingly and the Miami Marlins reportedly agreeing on a four-year contract on Thursday to make Mattingly the club's eighth manager since 2010, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain the lone team yet to fill their managerial vacancy. The Washington…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Focused On Positives During Postseason Absence

One the eve of the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning their third postseason run in as many years the club announced Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully underwent a medical procedure and would not call portions of postseason games for radio…

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