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 Angeles 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 Updates: Brock Stewart And Evan Phillips Nearing Returns; Blake Snell, Teoscar Hernández

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Tommy Edman this week, they have gone the majority of the season without their full roster. As it currently stands, Ben Casparius, Edwin Díaz, Tyler Glasnow, Brusdar Graterol, Kiké Hernández, Teoscar Hernández, Evan…

Will Smith Receiving Cortisone Injection For Neck Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers initially expected Will Smith to miss just one game upon getting scratched from the lineup on June 6 because of neck stiffness, but he now is two weeks into an absence. There also was initial optimism…

Shohei Ohtani Announces Birth Of Second Child

Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Friday night so he could be with his wife, Mamiko, as the couple expected the birth of their second child. Although Ohtani's absence was announced by the Dodgers as…

Dodgers Believe Shohei Ohtani Might Return Saturday

The Los Angeles Dodgers came away with their 23rd comeback win and fourth walk-off of the season on Friday night despite playing a man short, and a significant one at that. Shohei Ohtani was not in the lineup for the…

Shohei Ohtani Missing At Least One Game Due To Paternity Leave

The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles was released more than two hours later than normal, and once it was unveiled, it did not include Shohei Ohtani as the designated hitter. "I'm just working through…

Shohei Ohtani Still ‘Managing’ Left Knee Inflammation

Shohei Ohtani has missed only one game since being removed early last week because of left knee inflammation, though the Los Angeles Dodgers did manage his workload in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays by only having him…

This Day In Dodgers History: Carl Erskine Throws No-Hitter; Willie Davis Reaches 2,000 Hits

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Willie Davis reach 2,000 career hits on June 19, 1973. He accomplished the feat at Dodger Stadium with a two-run home run off Hall of Famer Phil Niekro in the Dodgers' 3-0…

This Day In Dodgers History: Babe Ruth Coaches First Game

After a storied career spent primarily with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth made his coaching debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on June 19, 1938. He was hired by Dodgers executive vice president Larry MacPhail to coach first base and…

This Day In Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw’s No-Hitter, Babe Ruth Signed & Sandy Koufax Statue

Clayton Kershaw took a routine Wednesday night start against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium and made history by throwing the only no-hitter of his career on June 18, 2014. A Yasiel Puig sacrifice fly and Matt Kemp RBI single…

Freddie Freeman Remains Undecided On Pursuing 3,000 Career Hits

Last week Freddie Freeman became the only active MLB player with 2,500 career hits en route to helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a blowout win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The milestone was recognized on the field by Freeman's…

Tommy Edman Optimistic Ankle Surgery Will Pay Dividends

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Tommy Edman off the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and he's expected to make his season debut in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. Edman began the season on the injured list due…

Recap: Dodgers Beat Rays Behind Shohei Ohtani’s Home Run, Justin Wrobleski’s Scoreless Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves for the most wins in baseball by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. The victory also clinched a series win for the Dodgers, and they now will look to complete…