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Matthew Moreno

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing 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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Brett Anderson Likens Clayton Kershaw To A Bulldog, Zack Greinke To A Professor

Being part of a Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff that's led by Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw, Brett Anderson is among those who fly under the radar. With a career that's been riddled by one injury after another, Anderson bucked…

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Chase Utley’s Slide Upends Mets, Helps Lift Dodgers To NLDS Tie

If Zack Greinke felt as though he again was facing an uphill battle in a postseason start, it's quite simply because he was. Just as was the case last year, Greinke started Game 2 of the National League Division Series…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Offers No Excuses Following NLDS Game 1 Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves in an all-too-familiar situation in Game 1 of the National League Division on Friday night. Clayton Kershaw, on the hill for a third postseason opener in as many years, was in the midst of…

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Clayton Kershaw Can’t Overcome 7th-Inning Hurdle, Mets Take NLDS Game 1

Clayton Kershaw's quest to atone for some of his troubles in the postseason got off to a strong start Friday night at Dodger Stadium in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets. While the…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce 25-Man NLDS Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced their 25-man National League Division roster on Friday afternoon, roughly six-and-a-half hours prior to first pitch of Game 1. Some names were known earlier in the week when the Dodgers announced Clayton Kershaw, Zack…

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Vin Scully To Miss Postseason After Undergoing Medical Procedure

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully underwent a "recommended medical procedure" and is resting comfortably. Scully however, will not work during the postseason at the urging of doctors that he instead spend the time…

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Dodgers News: Justin Turner Clarifies Perceived Knee Issues

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold last season when Justin Turner's Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training resulted in him being among the club's best hitters. Turner carried that success over into 2015, and he supplanted Juan…

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Dodgers News: Zaidi Values Mattingly’s Preparation, Ability To Manage Clubhouse

On the verge of leading the Los Angeles Dodgers into a third postseason run in as many years, manager Don Mattingly finds himself under a microscope not many other managers would face after having won three consecutive division titles. For…

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Dodgers News: Undettered By Postseason Struggles, Mattingly Places Kershaw In Elite Company

Coming off a remarkable 2014 regular season, the expectation held Clayton Kershaw would put his 2013 postseason struggles behind him. The left-hander was in line for a third Cy Young Award in the last four years, and considered the frontrunner…

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Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Remains NLDS Mystery

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig added to his list of impressive feats when he went from likely to miss the National League Division Series to reinstated from the 15-day disabled list within a few days. Puig, who battled hamstring…

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Clayton Kershaw To Start NLDS Game 1; Dodgers Announce Rotation

Winners of three straight National League West titles, the Los Angeles Dodgers turn to a familiar face for their postseason opener as the club announced Clayton Kershaw will start Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the New York…

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Mets’ Juan Uribe Ruled Out Of NLDS Against Dodgers

Juan Uribe salvaged his 2013 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers by hitting a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning of Game 4 in the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, which helped send the Dodgers to…

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