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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 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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Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Teoscar Hernández Expected To Re-Sign

While the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Blake Snell and reportedly remain involved in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, there has been a widely held expectation -- if not public desire -- for Teoscar Hernández to remain with the team. Hernández turned…

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Roki Sasaki Posting Rumors: Dodgers Perceived Favorite

Despite having already signed Blake Snell to a five-year contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers seemingly remain in the market for starting pitching and in particular with Roki Sasaki. The right-hander is expected to be posted for MLB free agency within…

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Juan Soto Rumors: Dodgers Among Teams To Make $600 Million Contract Offer

On the same afternoon the Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced Blake Snell during a press conference at Dodger Stadium, the Juan Soto sweepstakes remained among the talking points. Some of that stemmed from Snell's agent, Scott Boras, who also represents…

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Complete History Of Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreters

Shohei Ohtani was surrounded by plenty of familiar faces when he was announced as the unanimous winner of the 2024 National League MVP Award. Clayton Kershaw, a former NL MVP winner himself, was part of the MLB Network broadcast to…

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Mark Prior & Landon Knack Celebrated During USC Football Game Against Notre Dame

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the toast of the town since defeating the New York Yankees to win the World Series, and that continued on Saturday with pitching coach Mark Prior and Landon Knack in attendance at the Coliseum…

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