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 Rumors: Manager Decision Likely Delayed

As Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi indicated would be the case, the club reportedly selected four finalists for their managerial vacancy by Nov. 13. They were thrown a curveball soon after when University of Nebraska head coach Darin…

Dodgers News: Andy Van Slyke Claims Trading Yasiel Puig Was Suggested

Much has been made of Yasiel Puig's perception and presence in the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse over the last two seasons. A lightening rod that helped lift the Dodgers off the mat in 2013, Puig since has often been the…

Bryce Harper Wins NL MVP; Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw Finish In Top 10

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was unanimously voted the 2015 National League MVP. Harper becomes the first player in Montreal Expos/Nationals franchise history to win the award. Overall, Harper, 23, is the fourth-youngest to win the award, behind Vida Blue…

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams To Contact John Lackey

As much as the Los Angeles Dodgers need to be cognizant of re-signing Zack Greinke or acquiring another elite starter to slide behind Clatyon Kershaw, they must not overlook the backend of their rotation. The starting staff currently projects to…

ESPN To Broadcast Dodgers-Padres 2016 Opening Day Game

For a second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are pitted against one another for their respective Opening Day game. However, whereas the 2015 opener was at Dodger Stadium, the scene shifts to Petco Park for…

Dodgers Rumors: Pursuit Of Free Agent Reliever Darren O’Day ‘Big Time’

UPDATE (Nov. 19, 7:25 p.m. PT): Having recently traded shortstop Andrelton Simmons to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and reportedly making other players available, the Atlanta Braves were perceived to be a team entering a rebuilding stage. However, that…

Dodgers Rumors: Josh Byrnes Candidate For Blue Jays’ General Manager Position

Last offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers overhauled their front office, beginning with the hire of Andrew Friedman as president of baseball operations. Shortly after, Farhan Zaidi replaced Ned Colletti as general manager, and Josh Byrnes was added to an expanded…

Dodgers News: Rick Honeycutt ‘Shocked’ By Jake Arrieta Winning 2015 NL Cy Young

The Chicago Cubs' dominance of the awards season continued on Wednesday with Jake Arrieta finishing ahead of Zack Greinke (second place) and Clayton Kershaw (third place) in voting for the 2015 National League Cy Young Award. While the result isn't…

Dodgers Rumors: Braves Contacted On Availability Of Shelby Miller

The Los Angeles Dodgers are said to be nearing the end of their managerial search, with their decision down to selecting between team director of player development Gabe Kapler and former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts. As that…

Kenley Jansen, Don Newcombe Attend Veterans Day Batting Practice At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers honored Veterans Day on Wednesday by hosting roughly 300 active-duty service members members representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, along with their families, for batting practice at Dodger Stadium. The day…

Jake Arrieta Wins 2015 NL Cy Young Award; Zack Greinke Finishes 2nd, Clayton Kershaw 3rd

Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta capped off a remarkable close to the 2015 season with his first career National League Cy Young Award. Arrieta received 17 first-place votes, with Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw finishing second…

Dodgers Rumors: Starting Outfielder Being Shopped In Trade Talks With Indians

The majority of speculation currently involving the Los Angeles Dodgers is centered around their search for Don Mattingly's replacement. Los Angeles is reportedly set to decide between team director of player development Gabe Kapler and former San Diego Padres bench…