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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 Trade Arnaldo Lantigua To Reds For International Bonus Pool Money

The Los Angeles Dodgers added onto what's been an impressive offseason by coming to terms with Roki Sasaki, who arrived at a decision with just under one week remaining before his 45-day posting window closed on Jan. 23. Sasaki met…

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Roki Sasaki Makes Decision To Sign With Los Angeles Dodgers

Months of speculation gave way to heightened anticipation over recent days as a decision from Roki Sasaki neared with the start of the 2025 international signing period. The Chiba Lotte Marines posted Sasaki in December, but he elected to wait…

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Roki Sasaki Decision: Padres Eliminated, Leaving Dodgers & Blue Jays As Finalists

An overwhelming expectation throughout the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has been the Japanese phenom would ultimately decide between signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres. They were among the teams Sasaki met with in December upon being posted…

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Hyeseong Kim Inspired By Trea Turner With Dodgers Jersey Number

Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history has included several talented infielders spanning across multiple decades, with the most recent group including the likes of Corey Seager, Justin Turner, Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner and Mookie Betts, among others. Hyeseong Kim is looking…

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Dodgers Trade Rumors: Talks For More International Bonus Pool Money To Sign Roki Sasaki

The 2025 international signing period officially opened Wednesday morning without much activity from the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres or Toronto Blue Jays due to being the three finalists for Roki Sasaki. While the 23-year-old can now sign with…

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Roki Sasaki Meetings: Dodgers Get Final Visit After Blue Jays & Padres

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are nearing a conclusion as the 2025 international signing period is due to open on Wednesday and multiple teams have already been informed they no longer are in the running. According to reports, the Chicago Cubs,…

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2025 International Dodgers Prospect Commit Orlando Patiño Signing With White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain in the running to sign Roki Sasaki before his Jan. 23 deadline, but their pursuit has resulted in losing other prospects who are part of the 2025 international signing period as well. Most notably, verbal…

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Dodgers, Lakers & More Los Angeles Sports Teams Partner For Donation To Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Angel City Football Club, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Angels, LAFC, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Sparks pledged a combined donation…

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Yankees, Mets & Rangers Eliminated From Signing Decision

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are nearing a conclusion with the 2025 international signing period starting on Jan. 15. However, Joel Wolfe, Sasaki's agent from Wasserman Media Group, indicated last month that his client would not necessarily join a team on…

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Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Jack Flaherty Considering Short-Term Contract

Given the widespread need for starting pitching and a relatively strong market developing for such players, it's come as somewhat of a surprise that Jack Flaherty has remained available. Flaherty was widely identified as the best starter available once the…

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Yankees Fans Who Grabbed Mookie Betts During World Series Banned From MLB Stadiums Indefinitely

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were looking to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees, the World Series took a turn in Game 4 at Yankee Stadium when two fans egregiously grabbed Mookie Betts on his attempt at a…

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Freddie Freeman & Wife Chelsea Donate To Support Southern California Wildfires Relief Efforts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are roughly one month away from the start of Spring Training, but their home is grappling with devastating wildfires that have ravaged multiple regions. Chris Taylor and his wife Mary began a fundraising effort through their…

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