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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Spring Training Recap: David Bote Sparks Dodgers’ Comeback Win Vs. Brewers

David Bote continued with his hot hitting and in turn helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-3 comeback win against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix. The Dodgers snapped a two-game losing streak in the…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Michael Grove Behind Schedule & Unlikely Option For Opening Day Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Michael Grove is among the relief pitchers who is behind in camp and unlikely to be on the Opening Day roster. "He's working through some things. Yeah, I don't see any world where…

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Spring Training Recap: Dodgers Lose To Mariners In Blake Snell’s First Start

Not that game results are a focus, but another marquee Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training debut was spoiled as the Seattle Mariners cruised to an 11-5 win at Camelback Ranch. Blake Snell completed just one inning in his first start…

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Dodgers Spring Training Tickets Selling At Record Pace

Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training tickets went on sale to the general public back in November, and thus far there's been considerable interest at Camelback Ranch. The Dodgers announced 2025 Spring Training tickets are selling at a record rate, buoyed…

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Spring Training Recap: Reds’ Austin Hays Gets Better Of Tyler Glasnow & Dodgers Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to scuffle in Cactus League play as they suffered an 8-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on Monday. The Dodgers are now just 1-4 thus far, and fell back into the loss…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki’s Debut Not Coming In Cactus League Start

Plenty of eyes have been on Roki Sasaki since the Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training earlier this month, and no more was that evident than during a live batting practice session last week. Sasaki's first time facing batters drew…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani Takes ‘Big Step’ With Latest Bullpen Session

Shohei Ohtani has yet to be in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for a Cactus League game, nor has he so much as faced batters as a pitcher, but the two-way superstar continues to make progress on both fronts. The…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Bobby Miller ‘Feeling Better’ After Being Hit By Comebacker

Two days after Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts named Bobby Miller among the early standouts in Spring Training this year, he was rushing onto the field at Camelback Ranch after watching his young pitcher take a 106 mph line…

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Spring Training Recap: Dodgers Beat Padres For First Cactus League Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their three-game losing streak to begin Cactus League play with an 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres. The afternoon matchup at Camelback Ranch saw the Dodgers fall into an early deficit as the Padres…

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Tyler Glasnow & Blake Snell Added To Dodgers Pitchers For Games In Japan

With the starting pitching depth they amassed during the offseason by signing Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, in addition to welcoming back Tyler Glasnow from injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't lack for options when it came to deciding who…

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Michael Kopech Beginning Throwing Program But Unlikely To Be On Dodgers’ Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff boasts plenty of depth, which is going to be needed in the bullpen as Brusdar Graterol, Michael Kopech and Evan Phillips are behind since Spring Training started earlier this month. That was to be…

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Dodgers Hopeful Bobby Miller Makes Speedy Recovery After Avoiding Fracture On Comebacker

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their Cactus League schedule with a lopsided loss to the Chicago Cubs that was overshadowed by Bobby Miller being hit in the head by a comebacker. Miller was struck by a line drive off the…

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