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 Spring Training: Michael Kopech ‘Little Behind Schedule’

While the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen figures to be a strength of the team this season, that is not to say the group will go without some bumps along the way. Those began during the offseason with Brusdar Graterol undergoing…

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Shohei Ohtani Joins LeBron James & Lionel Messi In New Powerbeats Pro 2 Commercial

Beats officially began selling their highly-anticipated Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones globally, and launched the product with sports super stars Shohei Ohtani, LeBron James and Lionel Messi starring together in a commercial. “Getting to be a part of this campaign with…

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Dodgers Facing Shota Imanaga In Tokyo Series Vs. Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers got off to early starts with Spring Training this year due to beginning the regular season with the Tokyo Series. They're scheduled to play two games at the Tokyo Dome from March 18-19,…

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Dodgers Roster: Gavin Stone Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Gavin Stone was transferred to the 60-day injured list as a corresponding move to the Los Angeles Dodgers officially re-signing Kiké Hernández to a one-year, $6.5 million contract for the 2025 season. Stone was among several candidates the Dodgers have…

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Dodgers Hire Farhan Zaidi For Special Advisor Role

Not long after the San Francisco Giants fired Farhan Zaidi and replaced him with Buster Posey were reports of a potential return to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. The Dodgers went an MLB-best 379-270 (.584) during Zaidi's tenure as general…

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Tanner Scott Beginning Season As Dodgers Closer

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has found success over recent seasons with a versatile approach rather than strictly operating under set roles. That's primarily amounted to not having a designated closer, but there appears to be a small shift in…

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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Wants ‘Value’ With Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers orchestrated another spending spree in free agency this offseason and seemingly checked off every box for their roster as the start of Spring Training looms. But still left in the balance is a new contract extension…

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Ron Cey Joining Legends Of Dodger Baseball Class

The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to add Ron Cey to their Legends of Dodger Baseball class during the 2025 season. Cey's celebration is expected to take place during a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium on Friday, July 18. That…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Longest-Running Infield Broken Up With Davey Lopes Trade

When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Davey Lopes to the Oakland Athletics for Lance Hudson on February 8, 1982, it marked the end of the longest-running infield in MLB history. That stretch began June 23, 1973, when the Dodgers lineup…

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Detroit Tigers Sign Jack Flaherty To 2-Year, $35 Million Contract

The Detroit Tigers signed Jack Flaherty to a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out clause after the 2025 season. Flaherty also received a $5 million signing bonus and one-time assignment bonus of $500,000 as part of the deal.…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Justin Turner Signed To Minor League Contract

On February 6, 2014, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Justin Turner to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training. He became a free agent that offseason after getting non-tendered by the New York…

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2025 PECOTA Projections: Dodgers Lead MLB In Wins & Guaranteed To Make Postseason

Even with another winter of buzz because of lavish spending in free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers in some sense are in a familiar position as they head into another season with World Series expectations. They do so with 2025…

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