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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Walker Buehler Rumors: Tigers & Red Sox Among Interested Teams

Teoscar Hernández is the most prominent Los Angeles Dodgers free agent, but not far behind him are Walker Buehler and Jack Flaherty, both of whom figure to benefit from a strong market for starting pitchers. Buehler's stock seemingly rose to…

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Juan Soto Sweepstakes Prevented Yankees From Making Contract Offer To Blake Snell Before Dodgers Signing

Blake Snell and Juan Soto were teammates on the 2022 San Diego Padres team that upset the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, and after spending this past season on separate clubs, went into free agency as…

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Teoscar Hernández Rumors: Dodgers Remain Interested But Face ‘Gap’ In Contract Negotiations

The Juan Soto sweepstakes coming to a record-breaking end has shifted plenty of attention to Teoscar Hernández, who has drawn interest from the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, among others. For the Dodgers,…

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Brandon Gomes: Mookie Betts Becoming Dodgers Shortstop With Move To Infield

The Los Angeles Dodgers planned on an aggressive change this past season with moving Mookie Betts to second base, which was quickly upended early into Spring Training as Gavin Lux struggled to get re-acclimated at shortstop. Betts wound up flipping…

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Shohei Ohtani & Wife Receive Custom Lakers Jerseys Before Game Vs. Trail Blazers

While the Los Angeles Dodgers were reaching agreements with Michael Confort and Blake Treinen at the start of the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas, Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko were on hand at Crypto.com Arena to watch the Los…

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Walker Buehler Free Agency Rumors: Cubs & Mets Among Interested Teams

There's yet to be any movement with Los Angeles Dodgers free agents this offseason, though that may soon change for the likes of Walker Buehler, Jack Flaherty and Teoscar Hernández. Multiple starting pitchers have already signed, including the Dodgers adding…

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Dodgers Free Agent Blake Treinen Open To ‘Any Type’ Of Contract To Re-Sign

While much of the focus has centered around Teoscar Hernández, the current group of Los Angeles Dodgers free agents also includes fellow key contributors Blake Treinen, Kiké Hernández and Walker Buehler. Clayton Kershaw is on the open market as well,…

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Posting Scheduled During MLB Winter Meetings

More than a year of speculation ended on Nov. 9, when the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intentions to post Roki Sasaki for MLB free agency this offseason. Sasaki had long been rumored to be eying a jump to Major…

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Nez Balelo Compares Shohei Ohtani’s Free Agency To Juan Soto Rumors

MLB free agency the past two years has featured unique talents Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, both of whom are superstars in their own right. But there's been one glaring difference in how Ohtani navigated reaching free agency for the…

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Juan Soto Contract Offers: Dodgers Trailing Other Finalists

All eyes remain on Juan Soto as it's believed the New York Yankees free agent is nearing a decision heading into the annual MLB Winter Meetings. By all accounts, Soto is down to deciding between five teams as finalists: incumbent…

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Dodgers Free Agent Walker Buehler Likes Build Of Yankee Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a collective effort en route to winning their eighth World Series title in franchise history, but the likes of Freddie Freeman and Walker Buehler were among those to have standout moments. Freeman made postseason history…

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MLB Hot Stove: Free Agency Market ‘Through The Roof’ For Starting Pitchers

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the process of addressing their starting rotation by getting out ahead of the market to sign Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. Snell signing with the Dodgers came shortly before Frankie Montas received…

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