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 Extending Safety Netting Behind Home Plate At Dodger Stadium

In accordance with recommendations issued by Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the screen behind home plate will be extended to cover the seating area between the ends of the dugouts closest to home plate and within 70…

Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Miller Trade Being Discussed With Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers' best laid plans to move on after Zack Greinke agreed to a record contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks took a considerable hit Monday night. With Hisashi Iwakuma reportedly in the fold on a three-year deal, the…

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Disappointed, But Understanding Of Zack Greinke Joining Diamondbacks

Only three days removed from the introductory press conference for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the adulation of the organization was tempered when Zack Greinke agreed to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Greinke's deal with Arizona is for six…

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Open To Trading Julio Urias, Top Prospects

Since the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from former owner Frank McCourt, a focus has been to restock a barren farm system that once was among the best in baseball. While the Dodgers have been linked to several…

Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Remains A Possbility

The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers kickstarted Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings with quite the opening bell by reaching an agreement that would send closer Aroldis Chapman to the Dodgers. However, by Monday night the trade was put…

Dodgers Rumors: Hisashi Iwakuma’s Contract Worth $45 Million

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved quickly after learning Zack Greinke agreed to a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Greinke's deal with Arizona became official on Tuesday. By Sunday, the Dodgers struck an agreement with…

Dodgers Rumors: Adding Third Team To Jose Fernandez Trade Being Explored

If there's one accusation that can't be applied to the Los Angeles Dodgers front office under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman it's lack of creativity. Moreover, with Friedman leading the baseball division, the Dodgers have shown little-to-no hesitation in…

Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig Domestic Violence Investigation Ongoing

As the National Football League was coming under fire for their handling of alleged domestic violence incidents players were involved in, Major League Baseball took a proactive approach in overhauling their policies. While there weren't any disputes that immediately followed,…

Zack Greinke Officially Signs 6-Year, $206.5 Million Contract With Diamondbacks

Zack Greinke officially joined the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, signing a six-year, $206.5 million contract. He will continue wearing No. 21. Greinke agreed to terms with the Diamondbacks last week, though the agreement was pending a physical that the 32…

Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Called Kenley Jansen To Explain Aroldis Chapman Trade

Through Monday morning and into the afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared destined to boast a bullpen version of what Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke were for the starting rotation over the past three seasons. However, as the day wore…

Dodgers Rumors: Julio Urias Being Considered As Part Of Jose Fernandez Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers' need for starting pitching grew exponentially when Zack Greinke agreed to a landmark six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles responded by reportedly agreeing to terms with Hisashi Iwakuma. Since then, the Dodgers…

Dodgers Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Trade Not On Hold Due To MLB Investigation

UPDATE (Dec. 8, 11:25 a.m. PT): Although the Cincinnati Reds indicated they are holding off on trading closer Aroldis Chapman, Major League Baseball reportedly will permit the Los Angeles Dodgers and Reds to push forward with the deal if they…