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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: Justin Turner’s Knee Procedure Included Microfracture Surgery

Shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated from the postseason by the New York Mets, Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner underwent respective surgeries. Grandal's AC joint in his left shoulder was operated on, though it didn't include a labrum…

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Dodgers News: 2016 Spring Training Schedule Begins March 3 Vs. White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2016 Spring Training schedule, which has them beginning Cactus League play on March 3 against Camelback Ranch co-tenant Chicago White Sox. From March 3-20, the Dodgers will play 30 games over 28 days. That…

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Dodgers News: Joe Davis Added To Broadcast Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the hire of 27-year-old broadcaster Joe Davis, who will call 50 road television games on Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA along with Nomar Garciaparra, Orel Hershiser, and Alanna Rizzo next season. Davis joins the Dodgers…

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Dodgers Rumors: Daniel Murphy, Chase Utley Viewed As Second-Base Options

UPDATE (Nov. 11, 10:10 a.m. PT): According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi confirmed the club's interest in potentially re-signing Chase Utley: Zaidi confirms Dodgers have interest in retaining Chase Utley.— Dylan…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke, David Price Top Pitching Targets

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stated on Monday the club's focus during free agency on adding pitching. Whether that means re-signing Zack Greinke, or pursuing Johnny Cueto, David Price, or any other of the starting pitchers…

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Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire May Join Diamondbacks As Hitting Coach

In the nearly three weeks since the Los Angeles Dodgers announced a mutual parting with Don Mattingly as manager, the club is said to have conducted roughly 10 interviews as part of their comprehensive search. Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi…

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MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Plan To Meet With Zack Greinke And David Price

In a market flush with starting pitchers, Zack Greinke and David Price headline the group of players available this winter. Though, an ESPN survey had Greinke edging Price as the preferred signing. Greinke, 32, and Price, 30, arrived at free…

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MLB News: New Sliding Rule At Second Base Under Consideration

In similar fashion to when San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey suffered a broken leg due to a home-plate collision in May of 2011, Major League Baseball is attempting to respond with another rule change following a significant injury. Chase…

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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Wins 2015 Gold Glove Award

Just under two weeks ago Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and pitcher Zack Greinke were named finalists for a 2015 Rawlings Gold Glove Award at their respective position. On Tuesday, Greinke was announced among the Gold Glove winners.…

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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw Named NL Cy Young Award Finalists

Fresh off being voted the National League Outstanding Pitcher by his peers, Zack Greinke was announced as one of three finalists for the 2015 NL Cy Young Award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He's joined by Los Angeles…

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Dodgers News: Matt West, Other Minor Leaguers Now Free Agents

For as much attention as Major League Baseball free agency garners, it's important to keep in mind the process extends into the Minors. Although the caché doesn't necessarily match that found in the Majors, the farm system is a vital…

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Dodgers Rumors: Howie Kendrick Seeking Minimum Of A 4-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers only had three players become outright free agents the morning after the World Series concluded -- Brett Anderson, Howie Kendrick and Jimmy Rollins. The list grew with Chris Heisey and Justin Ruggiano rejecting their respective assignments…

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