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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Second Annual MLB Rivalry Weekend Details And Matchups

The 2026 season marks a fourth year since MLB again implemented a balanced schedule for all teams, and it's the second in a row to have what's deemed Rivalry Weekend across the sport. MLB's second annual Rivalry Weekend features 11…

Blake Snell Scratched From Start In Freeway Series Opener

Blake Snell is no longer scheduled to start Friday night in the opener of the Freeway Series to kick off MLB's second annual Rivalry Weekend, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Dodgers are scratching Blake Snell ahead of…

Emmet Sheehan Credits Dodgers Strength Coach For Change In Routine Proving Key

Emmet Sheehan turned in his best start of the season on Thursday night to help the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a series split with the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander completed six innings while holding the Giants to just two…

Jason Heyward Hired By Dodgers As Special Assistant

The Los Angeles Dodgers operating with an expansive front office under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has resulted in several former players taking on roles within the organization, and Jason Heyward became the latest to do so. According to…

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Starts 1981 Season 8-0

Fernando Valenzuela improved to 8-0 with an eighth consecutive complete game to begin the 1981 season on this day in Los Angeles Dodgers history. His start against the Montreal Expos on May 14, 1981, came in front of what was…

Shohei Ohtani Ends Home Run Drought, But Dodgers Sticking To Rest Plan

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a season-high-tying four-game losing streak but will finish their series against the San Francisco Giants without Shohei Ohtani in the lineup. Manager Dave Roberts revealed prior to Tuesday's loss that the Dodgers had already…

Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Allows 3 Home Runs In Dodgers’ Loss To Giants

The San Francisco Giants spoiled Ice Cube bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium by extending the Los Angeles Dodgers' losing streak to a season-high-tying four games. The loss dropped the Dodgers back to a half-game behind the San Diego Padres for…

Why The Dodgers Kept Hyeseong Kim On Their Roster Instead Of Alex Freeland

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their first roster crunch of the season by demoting Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to activate Mookie Betts off the 10-day injured list. Freeland in some regard was the obvious choice to…

Mookie Betts Doesn’t Expect To Be ‘Hero’ For Dodgers

Mookie Betts was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup after missing five weeks due to a strained right oblique. His return came with the team mired in an offensive rut and just 5-5 in their last 10 games. Manager…

Dodgers Trade For Alek Thomas, Michael Siani Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Jose Requena to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Alek Thomas. Michael Siani was designated for assignment in order to make room for Thomas on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. The 26-year-old had been DFA'd by…

This Day In Dodgers History: Alex Cora Ends 18-Pitch At-Bat With Home Run; Carl Erskine No-Hitter

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been part of countless memorable moments throughout the franchise's history, and perhaps one of the more improbable highlights involved Alex Cora on May 12, 2004. With the Dodgers holding a 2-0 lead over the Chicago…

Dodgers Option Alex Freeland To Bring Back Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to activate Mookie Betts off the 10-day injured list before the start of their four-game series with the San Francisco Giants, according to Jack Harris of the…