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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: Clayton Kershaw Prepared For NLDS Game 4 Start

It certainly is not what's preferred, but the Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw have been here before. Needing a win to remain alive in postseason play, Kershaw takes the mound on three days' rest against the New York Mets…

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NLDS: Yoenis Cepsedes Says Mets Decided Against Retaliating

Once the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets was set, plenty of attention was placed on the expected on the club's respective pitching rotations. However, Chase Utley's hard slide in Game 2 of…

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Dodgers News: Chase Utley Appeal Hearing Set For Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chase Utley was suspended two games by Major League Baseball for his hard slide in Game 2 of the National League Division Series that broke up a double play attempt, and fractured New York Mets shortstop…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw To Start NLDS Game 4 Against Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Monday Clayton Kershaw as the starter for Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets. It will mark the third time in as many seasons Kershaw starts a Game…

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Chase Utley Available For Game 3 Of NLDS Despite 2-Game Suspension

Chase Utley's hard slide into second base during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series cost the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder as Major League Baseball handed down a two-game suspension Sunday evening. New York Mets…

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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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