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 Rumors: Veteran Players Voiced Support For Dave Roberts Hiring

In a mild surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to name former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts as their next manager. The team has yet to make an official announcement, but the one-time Dodgers outfielder is expected…

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Dodgers Rumors: Dave Roberts To Be Named Manager

UPDATE (Nov. 22, 9:05 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers' four-week long search for Don Mattingly's replacement appears to have reached an ending with former San Diego Padres manager Dave Roberts expected to get hired. Roberts was one of two…

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Dodgers Rumors: International Prospects Yusniel Diaz, Omar Estevez Sign

Heading into this year's international signing period, which began July 2, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the option of exceeding their roughly $2 million bonus pool, pay a penalty and be limited over the next two years, or stay under…

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Former Dodgers Closer Takashi Saito Hired As Padres Intern

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have a history of signing marquee international free agents, their addition of relief pitcher and Japanese native Takashi Saito didn't exactly meet Saito signed to a Minor League contract with the Dodgers in 2006 and…

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Dodgers Rumors: Nationals Top Candidate For Darren O’Day

While statistics suggest the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen did not perform as poorly as perceived, one of their struggles was getting through the seventh and eighth innings. Outside of Kenley Jansen as closter, the Dodgers largely did away with specific…

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Dodgers Rumors: Charlie Culberson Signs Minor League Contract

The offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers thus far has been centered around their search for Don Mattingly's replacement, which may come to a conclusion in the next few days, and speculation as to which starting pitcher the club will…

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Dodgers Rumors: Ownership Has Grown More Open To Trading Yasiel Puig

Last winter the Los Angeles Dodgers traded a disgruntled Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres in effort to improve the clubhouse atmosphere and put the team in the best position moving forward. To some, they face a similar dilemma…

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MLB News: Chris Heisey Signs Minor League Contract With Nationals

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Heisey signed a Minor-League contract with the Washington Nationals with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, the club announced on Saturday. Shortly after Andrew Friedman was hired as Dodgers president of baseball operations, he…

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Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Candidate For Padres Bench Coach

During the Los Angeles Dodgers' thorough and prolonged search for their next manager, two members from the 2015 coaching staff have left the organization. First was Davey Lopes, who agreed to join Dusty Baker's Washington Nationals staff as first base…

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Dodgers Rumors: Jordan Zimmermann Emerges As Top Target

With Zack Greinke opting out of his contract and question marks in Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Los Angeles Dodgers face uncertainty in their starting rotation this offseason. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said acquiring pitching, not…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully’s Balk-Off Call Wins Esurance MLB Award for Best Call, TV

Given that Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully has been on the call for 66 seasons, there isn't much at this point he's yet to experience. However, even Scully was taken aback over what transpired between the…

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Dodgers Add Jharel Cotton, Ross Stripling To 40-Man Roster Ahead Of Rule 5 Draft

As anticipation grows for the Los Angeles Dodgers to make their big splash in free agency or the trade market, the club tended to internal roster matters on Friday. With the desire to protect them from the upcoming Rule 5…

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