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 Injuries: Will Smith Playing Through Bone Bruise On Left Ankle

Will Smith was in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Friday for the first time this spring, as he had been eased into action due to dealing with a left ankle injury. The specifics of Smith's injury were vague, with…

Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani ‘Felt Really Good’ In First Game

Shohei Ohtani has proven time and again to have an ability to seize the moment, and that occurred again Friday night with a home run in his first Cactus League at-bat of the year. After spending the first couple weeks…

Spring Training Recap: Hyeseong Kim & Freddie Freeman Homer In Dodgers’ Win Over Giants

Hyeseong Kim and Freddie Freeman each hit their first home run of Spring Training, and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased three different deficits in their 6-5 comeback win over the San Francisco Giants. Kim reached base twice in the game,…

Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets Coaching Staff For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate is entering their first season under the rebranded Comets name and are doing so with a new manager in Scott Hennessey at the helm. Hennessey previously was manager of the Double-A Tulsa…

Dodgers News: Gavin Stone Excited To Have ‘New Shoulder’ After Surgery

While the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation was being pieced together amid a rash of injuries, Gavin Stone served as the lone constant until the final month of the regular season. Stone made every turn in the rotation until being…

Brent Honeywell Responds To Nestor Cortes Claiming Yankees Were Better Team Than Dodgers

Much was said in the days and weeks after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win their eight World Series title in franchise history, and that has continued despite Spring Training being underway and a new…

Manny Machado On Playing Dodgers: Padres ‘Excited To Take Them Down’

Once the San Diego Padres eliminated the Atlanta Braves to punch their ticket for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, it was widely billed as the two best teams in baseball going head-to-head.…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Will Need To Manage Right Ankle At Least To All-Star Break

Freddie Freeman again proved to be nothing short of an MLB ironman last year as he played through a significant right ankle sprain and torn rib cartilage during the postseason. Freeman sprained his right ankle during the final week of…

Spring Training Recap: Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Run In First At-Bat; Dalton Rushing Delivers Dodgers’ Walk-Off Win

Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his first Cactus League at-bat of the year and Dalton Rushing gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-5 walk-off win against the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani worked a full count against fellow Japanese…

Eric Karros’ Sons Exchange Lineup Cards Before Dodgers-Rockies Spring Training Game

Jared Karros and Kyle Karros, the two sons of Eric Karros, enjoyed a great family moment on Thursday as they exchanged lineup cards before first pitch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields. It marked…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Has ‘A Lot Of Confidence’ In Michael Conforto

While the Los Angeles Dodgers were endlessly connected to Juan Soto during his free agency saga, their first move in the outfield was to sign Michael Conforto to a one-year contract. He wound up being the only left-handed hitting outfielder…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Determined To Remain Healthy During 2nd Season With Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto went into his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing plenty of expectations, both because of his talent and achievements in Japan, but also because of signing the richest contract for a pitcher in MLB history at…