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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, Don Mattingly Mutually Agree To Part Ways

The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Don Mattingly mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced Thursday. Official word came from the Dodgers hours after reports of Mattingly not returning as manager began to surface. Dodgers president of baseball operations…

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Dodgers Claim Lisalverto Bonilla From Texas Rangers

The Los Angeles Dodgers did more work to the fringes of their roster on Wednesday afternoon when they claimed Lisalverto Bonilla off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Bonilla, recovering from Tommy John surgery completed in April, was placed on the…

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Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal, Justin Turner Scheduled For Respective Surgeries

In news that was nothing but expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced catcher Yasmani Grandal will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday on his left shoulder AC joint. Additionally, Justin Turner is set for arthroscopic surgery on Thursday on his left…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Reflects On 2015 Season, New Relationships Formed

Through the first two months of the regular season Clayton Kershaw couldn't escape questions as to what was wrong with him. Coming off a year in which he won the National League MVP and Cy Young Awards, Kershaw was 3-3…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Given Full Authority To Decide Don Mattingly’s Fate

Under manager Don Mattingly the Los Angeles Dodgers have won three consecutive National League West division titles for the first time in franchise history, and won 90 or more games for three seasons in a row for the first since…

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Dodgers News: Joel Peralta Hopes To Pitch Next Season

When athletes begin to show any signs of decline or age, fans are often reminded that Father Time is undefeated. However, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joel Peralta proved this season it's possible to hold off the undefeated champion. The…

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Dodgers Rumors: Brett Anderson To Receive Qualifying Offer

For a team built on starting pitching, the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation came apart at the seams this season, with Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu undergoing respective season-ending surgeries. That vaulted Brett Anderson up to the club's third starter. Signed…

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Barry Zito Announces Retirement On The Players’ Tribune

Oakland Athletics left-hander and University of Southern California alum Barry Zito announced Monday his retirement on The Players' Tribune. Zito spent his entire Major-League career in the Bay Area after getting drafted by the Athletics ninth overall in 1999. He…

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Alex Rodriguez Joins FOX For ALCS, World Series Coverage; Breaks TV Monitor

Coming off hip surgery to repair a torn labrum in January 2013, New York Yankees third baseman/designated hitter Alex Rodriguez appeared in only 44 games that season. He was then suspended the entire 2014 season, including any applicable postseason games,…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Envisioned Deep Postseason Run, Explains Exchange With Don Mattingly

Upon arriving at Camelback Ranch this year for the start of Spring Training, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier reiterated his desire to start on a daily basis. Ethier largely fell out of favor during the second half last year…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Voices Support For Don Mattingly’s Return

The Los Angeles Dodgers won at least 90 games a third consecutive year and won a third straight division title for the first time in franchise history, but a first-round playoff exit again has manager Don Mattingly's job status in…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke To Opt Out Of Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers hired Andrew Friedman as president of baseball operations just over one year ago, setting the wheels in motion for a busy and interesting offseason. The Dodgers figure to again be busy this winter, with Zack Greinke…

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