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: Josh Byrnes Calls Spending On Cuban Talent ‘Unique’ Situation

There's been a noticeable rise in Cuban players making their way to the Majors over the past few seasons, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been at the center of the action. Signed to a seven-year, $42 million contract in…

Tony Gwynn Jr. Joins DodgerTalk On AM 570 LA Sports Radio, Dodgers On Deck Adds Tim Cates

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tony Gwynn Jr. joined the DodgerTalk broadcasting team, hosted by David Vassegh on AM 570 LA Sports Radio. Vassegh returns for his fifth season as host, while this essentially marks Gwynn's retirement from Major League…

MLB Implements New Slide Rules, Expands Pace-Of-Game Program

As expected, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced a new set of rules for slides into second base while attempting to break up a double play and two pace-of-game initiatives. Under the new rules, which take effect…

Dodgers Spring Training Video: Joc Pederson Unveils New Swing At First Full-Squad Workout

While several Los Angeles Dodgers had already reported to Camelback Ranch prior to Wednesday, the entire roster was in camp for Thursday's first full-squad workout. Thus far, there's been plenty made of Kenta Maeda's bullpen sessions and his transition to…

Dodgers News: Vin Scully Avenue Might Not Be Unveiled Until May

The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion last month to rename Elysian Park Avenue to Vin Scully Avenue with unanimous approval, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and several players attending the hearing. The street renaming applies to the portion…

Dodgers News: Corey Seager To Remain Shortstop, Justin Turner At Third Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering this season with much of the same group of infielders from 2015, which is a versatile collection of talent. Outside of Adrian Gonzalez and A.J. Ellis, each infielder is capable of playing multiple positions.…

Dodgers News: Jamey Wright Signed To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran relief pitcher Jamey Wright on Tuesday to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to big league camp. He will wear No. 96 during Spring Training. Wright spent last spring with the Texas…

Dodgers News: Alex Wood Intends To Be Part Of Starting Rotation

In need of starting pitching last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers opted against trading for an ace and instead acquired Mat Latos and Alex Wood as part of a 13-player trade with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Latos was…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Doesn’t Favor Personal Catchers

When the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Yasmani Grandal as part of their haul in the trade that sent Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres, it seemingly ended A.J. Ellis' three-year reign as the club's everyday starter behind the plate.…

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Runs Bases With Maury Wills Watching

Looking to put a turbulent offseason behind him, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was among the several position players who reported early to Camelback Ranch for the start of Spring Training. Pitchers and catchers have been in camp since…

Dodgers News: Josh Byrnes Details Yaisel Sierra’s Pitch Mix

More than one month after reportedly agreeing to terms, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Yaisel Sierra to a six-year contract on Sunday. The deal is worth a reported $30 million and represents the Dodgers' latest investment…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says Hyun-Jin Ryu Is Behind Other Pitchers

While the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation projects to have improved depth in 2016, two pitchers who factor into that are coming off respective season-ending surgeries. Brandon McCarthy, tabbed as the Dodgers' No. 4 starter last season, was lost May…