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 Angeles 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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Mookie Betts Removed From Saturday’s Game Due To Back Pain

The Los Angeles Dodgers scored first on Saturday for only the second time in eight games so far this season, but it was followed by Mookie Betts being removed from the game. Miguel Rojas took over at shortstop in the…

Justin Turner Celebrates New Blue Dodgers Jersey

The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled a new alternate road jersey on Thursday and wore the blue top for the first time in the series opener against the Washington Nationals. The blue alternate joins the gray "Dodgers" script jersey and gray…

Dodgers Monitoring Potential Shohei Ohtani Injury

Shohei Ohtani took batting practice on the field Wednesday afternoon, which is a rarity but indicative of the slow start to the season he's having. “I was a little surprised,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Los Angeles Dodgers lost…

Shohei Ohtani Still Waiting For Results After Taking Batting Practice On Field

Shohei Ohtani meticulously navigates a schedule down the minute so he can balance a significant workload that comes with being a two-way talent. But every now and then, the four-time MVP makes an adjustment. Such was the case before the…

Dodgers Claim Grant Holman, Gavin Stone Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued working on the fringes of their 40-man roster Wednesday afternoon by claiming Grant Holman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gavin Stone was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to make room for…

This Day In Dodgers History: Record Crowd Watches Exhibition Game Against Red Sox At L.A. Memorial Coliseum

On March 29, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox in front...

This Day In Dodgers History: Opening Day Home Run Record Set

On March 28, 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers began the season in emphatic fashion as they set an Opening Day record and tied a franchise all-time mark for any game with eight home runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were…

This Day In Dodgers History: Frank McCourt Agrees To Sell Team

On March 27, 2012, embattled owner Frank McCourt agreed to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise to Guggenheim Baseball Management for a record $2 billion. It ended a months-long process as it was in November of 2011 that McCourt signed…

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian honor -- by President Ronald Reagan on March 26, 1984. Rachel Robinson attended the White House ceremony to accept the honor on behalf of her late…

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...

This Day In Dodgers History: Longest-Running Infield Broken Up With Davey Lopes Trade

When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Davey Lopes to the Oakland Athletics for Lance Hudson on February 8, 1982, it marked the end of the longest-running infield in MLB history. That stretch began June 23, 1973, when the Dodgers lineup…

This Day In Dodgers History: Justin Turner Signed To Minor League Contract

On February 6, 2014, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Justin Turner to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training. He became a free agent that offseason after getting non-tendered by the New York…