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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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Roki Sasaki Meetings: Dodgers Get Final Visit After Blue Jays & Padres

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are nearing a conclusion as the 2025 international signing period is due to open on Wednesday and multiple teams have already been informed they no longer are in the running. According to reports, the Chicago Cubs,…

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2025 International Dodgers Prospect Commit Orlando Patiño Signing With White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain in the running to sign Roki Sasaki before his Jan. 23 deadline, but their pursuit has resulted in losing other prospects who are part of the 2025 international signing period as well. Most notably, verbal…

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Dodgers, Lakers & More Los Angeles Sports Teams Partner For Donation To Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Angel City Football Club, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Angels, LAFC, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Sparks pledged a combined donation…

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Yankees, Mets & Rangers Eliminated From Signing Decision

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are nearing a conclusion with the 2025 international signing period starting on Jan. 15. However, Joel Wolfe, Sasaki's agent from Wasserman Media Group, indicated last month that his client would not necessarily join a team on…

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Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Jack Flaherty Considering Short-Term Contract

Given the widespread need for starting pitching and a relatively strong market developing for such players, it's come as somewhat of a surprise that Jack Flaherty has remained available. Flaherty was widely identified as the best starter available once the…

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Yankees Fans Who Grabbed Mookie Betts During World Series Banned From MLB Stadiums Indefinitely

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were looking to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees, the World Series took a turn in Game 4 at Yankee Stadium when two fans egregiously grabbed Mookie Betts on his attempt at a…

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Freddie Freeman & Wife Chelsea Donate To Support Southern California Wildfires Relief Efforts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are roughly one month away from the start of Spring Training, but their home is grappling with devastating wildfires that have ravaged multiple regions. Chris Taylor and his wife Mary began a fundraising effort through their…

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Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Alex Vesia Faces Hearing Without Contract Agreement For 2025 Season

Alex Vesia was among the arbitration-eligible players who was tendered a contract by the Los Angeles Dodgers at the deadline last November, which kept him and others under team control. The Dodgers also did so with Anthony Banda, Brusdar Graterol,…

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Gavin Lux Reacts To Dodgers’ Trade With Reds: ‘A Lot Of Emotions’

Days after Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes reiterated the team's plan for 2025 was to have Gavin Lux play second base and Mookie Betts start at shortstop, a trade with the Cincinnati Reds meant otherwise. The Dodgers traded…

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Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Michael Kopech Agrees To Contract For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers banked on helping Michael Kopech make some adjustments when they acquired him along with Tommy Edman as part of a three-team trade at the deadline last year, and it was a decision that paid off in…

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Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Anthony Banda Agrees To Contract For 2025 Season

A subplot to free agency for the Los Angeles Dodgers and all other teams has been the usual business of making contract decisions on players who are eligible for salary arbitration. The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players…

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Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Brusdar Graterol Agrees To Contract For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers made expected decisions with their arbitration-eligible players, which included tendering a contract to Brusdar Graterol at the deadline last November. The Dodgers also did so with Anthony Banda, Brusdar Graterol, Michael Kopech, Evan Phillips and Alex…

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