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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This Day In Dodgers History: First Game Played On AstroTurf At Astrodome

On March 21, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Houston Astros in the first ever MLB game...

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MLB World Tour 2025: Dodgers Reveled In Trip To Japan For Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers were selected to begin the regular season with an international series for a second year in a row, and after playing in the Seoul Series in 2024, they visited Japan behind much more fanfare. That of…

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Dodgers Anticipate Freddie Freeman Returning For Exhibition Freeway Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their title defense without MVP candidates Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman playing in either of the two Tokyo Series games against the Chicago Cubs. That became an expected reality with Betts as he dealt with…

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Dodgers Rookies Roki Sasaki & Jack Dreyer Wear MLB Debut Jersey Patch During Tokyo Series

Roki Sasaki and Jack Dreyer became the first Los Angeles Dodgers rookies to wear an MLB debut patch on their jersey for the 2025 season when each pitched during the Tokyo Series. Since the beginning of a partnership between MLB,…

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Dodgers Roster: Matt Sauer, Landon Knack & James Outman Optioned To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Landon Knack, James Outman and Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City after completing a sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series. Knack, Outman and Sauer were each included on the 31-player Dodgers travel…

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Dodgers Roster: Clayton Kershaw Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred Clayton Kershaw to the 60-day injured list as one of the two corresponding moves to select the contract of Matt Sauer. Justin Wrobleski was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in order to place Sauer on…

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Dodgers Playing In Tokyo: Mookie Betts Returns To Los Angeles Early

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 regular season at the Tokyo Dome without Mookie Betts in their lineup as he continues to deal with lingering effects from a stomach virus. Betts had already fallen under the weather before the…

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SportsNet LA Launches Streaming Service For Dodgers Games

Spectrum SportsNet LA is streaming Los Angeles Dodgers games for a second consecutive season, but 2025 is bringing about a new standalone service option, SNLA+, rather than needing the company's internet and mobile services. SNLA+ launched in time for the…

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Tokyo Series: Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman Not Part Of Dodgers Opening Day

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their World Series title defense without Mookie Betts or Freddie Freeman in their Opening Day lineup against the Chicago Cubs. They already had been preparing to be without Betts for the Tokyo Series because he…

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Luis García & Roki Sasaki Added To Dodgers’ 40-Man Roster

Luis García and Roki Sasaki were added to the Los Angeles Dodgers' 40-man roster in order to be eligible for the Tokyo Series. It was an expected procedural move for Sasaki, who is scheduled to make his MLB debut against…

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Dodgers Opening Day Roster: Evan Phillips Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Evan Phillips on the 15-day injured list due to a right rotator cuff strain. Phillips is among four relievers beginning the season on the Dodgers injured list. Overall, the Dodgers are starting the season with…

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Dodgers Opening Day Roster: Tony Gonsolin Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list as part of setting their Opening Day roster for the Tokyo Series. Gonsolin nearly returned last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023, but the Dodgers elected…

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