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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: Garret Anderson, Brad Ausmus And Mark Grudzielanek On Hall Of Fame Ballot

The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced 15 newcomers on the 2016 Hall of Fame Ballot, which is being mailed out to voters this week. Among those now looking to get enshrined in Cooperstown, N.Y. are three former Dodgers: Garret…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Inducted Into College Baseball Hall Of Fame

When looking over the storied history of the Dodgers franchise, both time spent in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, it's impossible to do so without taking into account the role Vin Scully has played. The unquestioned voice of the Dodgers has…

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Dodgers Reportedly Didn’t Submit Winning Bid For Byung-ho Park

UPDATE (Nov. 9, 9:35 a.m. PT): The Minnesota Twins announced they submitted the winning bid for Korean first baseman Byung-ho Park. On Friday, Korea's Nexen Heroes accepted a bid from a Major League Baseball team for the rights to negotiate…

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Dodgers Rumors: Relief Pitcher Darren O’Day Drawing Interest

UPDATE (Nov. 11, 9:00 a.m. PT): According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to show interest in reliever Darren O'Day: The #Dodgers are showing significant interest in free agent reliever Darren O'Day, according to an MLB source.—…

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Dodgers Photos: Adrian Gonzalez Hosts Bat 4 HOPE Celebrity Softball Game

PAGES: 1 | 2 | 3 Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez hosted the first annual 'Bat 4 HOPE' Celebrity Softball Game in benefit of PADRES Contra El Cáncer at Dodger Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Gonzalez was joined by…

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Dodgers Rumors: Dave Martinez To Interview For Manager Job

The Los Angeles Dodgers put their managerial search on the back burner as they spent the better part of Friday tending to roster matters. Prior to the 2 p.m. PT deadline to do so, Los Angeles extended qualifying offers to…

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Dodgers News: Bronson Arroyo, Joel Peralta And Chase Utley Options Declined

Friday was an expectedly busy day for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who extended qualifying offers to Brett Anderson, Zack Greinke and Howie Kendrick. Soon after making that official, the Dodgers announced they declined team options on pitchers Bronson Arroyo ($13…

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Dodgers News: Mark Walter Donates To Northwestern’s Lakefront Athletics Complex

Northwestern University announced Friday they will break ground on its Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex on Northwestern's Evanston campus on Friday, Nov. 13. The Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex will include a fieldhouse that will provide an indoor multipurpose facility…

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Dodgers News: Greinke, Anderson And Kendrick Extended Qualifying Offers

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended qualifying offers to free agents Brett Anderson, Zack Greinke and Howie Kendrick ahead of Friday's 2 p.m. PT deadline. The trio has until 2 p.m. PT on Nov. 13 to decide whether or not to…

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Dodgers News: Chris Heisey Clears Waivers, Becomes Free Agent

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost an outfielder Thursday as Justin Ruggiano cleared waivers and became a free agent by rejecting an outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City. In identical fashion, Chris Heisey became a free agent on Friday, as he…

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Dodgers Rumors: Pitching Coach Rick Honeycutt Re-Signs On A 2-Year Contract

As the Los Angeles Dodgers' extensive search for Don Mattingly's replacement carries on, vacancies across the league have been filled with clubs now focused on making hires for their respective coaching staffs. The Washington Nationals announced on Thursday Dodgers first…

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Dodgers News: Justin Ruggiano Sent Outright To Triple-A Oklahoma City

UPDATE (Nov. 6, 9:40 a.m. PT): According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, outfielder Justin Ruggiano elected to become a free agent: Justin Ruggiano has become a free agent.— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) November 6, 2015 The Los Angeles Dodgers…

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