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: Bobby Miller, Tony Gonsolin & Dustin May Competing For Rotation

The projected Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation is largely set, especially with the team planning to only utilize five pitchers until Shohei Ohtani is ready to take the mound. Assuming health, the Dodgers' rotation to begin the 2025 season will…

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Clayton Kershaw: ‘Special’ To Play Entire Career With Dodgers Before Retiring

The long-held expectation was made official on Thursday when the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract for the 2025 season. Although Kershaw became a free agent after declining a player option, he made it clear the…

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Dodgers Planning Traditional Starting Rotation Until Shohei Ohtani Returns To Pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers created a surplus in their starting rotation by signing Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, in addition to bringing back Clayton Kershaw for his 18th season. Though in Kershaw's case, he's expected to begin the year on…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Will Smith Slowed By Ankle Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are due to hold their first full-squad workout of Spring Training on Saturday as the start of their Cactus League schedule approaches next week. The Dodgers again are facing a condensed Spring Training schedule due to…

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Dodgers Rumors: Luis García Signed To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen was among the areas of the roster that received an infusion of talent during the offseason, but the group faces some questions early into Spring Training. Evan Phillips (tear in right rotator cuff) and Michael…

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Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Excited For Opening Day Start In Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers trusted Yoshinobu Yamamoto in several big moments during his rookie season, and they're turning to the Japanese native for their first marquee opportunity in 2025. Manager Dave Roberts revealed Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the Dodgers'…

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Clayton Kershaw Re-Signs For 18th Season With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly capped off a flurry of offseason activity by re-signing Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract worth $7.5 million. River Ryan was placed on the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster.…

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2025 Dodgers Spring Training Schedule: SportsNet LA, AM 570 & KTNQ 1020 AM Broadcasts

The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training schedule again is going to see games broadcasted by SportsNet LA, AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio and in Spanish on KTNQ 1020 AM. A total of 22 Dodgers Spring Training games will be…

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Kiké Hernández Compares Dodgers Roster To Bad Bunny Concert

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been intertwined with Bad Bunny (born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in Puerto Rico) over recent seasons, whether it's Freddie Freeman, Kiké Hernández or Miguel Rojas using his popular hits as their respective walk-up songs, or…

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Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki Likely Pitching In Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning the regular season with an international series for the second consecutive year, but 2025 brings about heightened excitement with that taking place in Japan. The Dodgers have become the country's de facto home team…

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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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