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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Shohei Ohtani Expected To Avoid Injured List Despite Knee Inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their road trip Friday night without Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for the series opener against the Chicago White Sox. That didn't come as much of a surprise even with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts initially…

Dr. Neal ElAttrache Asserts ‘Completely Clean’ Record Amid Conor McGregor Controversy

Los Angeles Dodgers executive director of medical services and senior orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache is at the center of some controversy over his involvement in the treatment plan for UFC star Conor McGregor. It was reported MLB sought to…

Why The Dodgers Are Optimistic With Shohei Ohtani’s New Left Knee Injury Despite Surgery History

The Los Angeles Dodgers held on for an 8-6 victory on Wednesday night to clinch a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but in the process saw Justin Wrobleski and Shohei Ohtani both leave the game due to a respective…

Shohei Ohtani & Justin Wrobleski Leave Game Due To Injuries

On the same day the Los Angeles Dodgers put Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation, they saw Justin Wrobleski and Shohei Ohtani each leave Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early due to a respective…

Shohei Ohtani Downplays Impact Of Blister & Pitching To Dalton Rushing

Shohei Ohtani was one out away from completing seven innings with just one run allowed against the Pittsburgh Pirates when Brandon Lowe hit a 3-0 fastball for a two-run double. The Los Angeles Dodgers still led 6-3 after the extra-base…

Mookie Betts And Dodgers Broadcaster Among Special Guests For Disney Jr. Show

Mookie Betts is looking to get his season on track after missing time with a right oblique strain, but his budding media career is adding another credit as he is set to star in Disney Jr.’s “Marvel’s Iron Man and…

Miguel Rojas Wins Play Of The Week For June 1-7

Miguel Rojas having cat-like reflexes and tremendous arm strength were a factor in earning his sixth career Play of the Week Award. Additional Play of the Week candidates for the period of June 1-7, 2026, were Drew Gilbert’s home run…

Will Smith Dealing With Neck Trouble As Dodgers Leave For Road Trip

Will Smith was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Saturday due to a stiff neck and despite manager Dave Roberts indicating he would start the next day, it was Dalton Rushing again behind the plate in the finale…

Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Antoine Kelly To Chicago Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their trade to send Antoine Kelly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. The Minor League trade was first reported on Saturday amid a string of roster moves by the Dodgers. Though, trading…

Detroit Tigers Rebuffing Teams Interested In Tarik Skubal Trade

The Detroit Tigers yet again figure to be at the center of the trade deadline this year due to their surprising struggles and widespread interest in Tarik Skubal. The left-handed ace is in the final year of team control and…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani & Roki Sasaki Make MLB History With Scoreless Starts

The Los Angeles Dodgers have received stellar contributions from their starting rotation over the past month, and it's resulted in Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto again combining to make MLB history. Prior to Yamamoto facing the Los Angeles…

Dodgers Make Trade With Cubs, Add Nick Frasso To 40-Man Roster & Put Tyler Glasnow On 60-Day IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a flurry of roster moves prior to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels without any of them impacting their current team. Perhaps most notably, Tyler Glasnow was transferred to the 60-day injured list. The…