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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Dodgers Recall Ryan Ward And Put Teoscar Hernández On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Teoscar Hernández on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain prior to Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies In addition, Hyeseong Kim was optioned to…

Hyeseong Kim Optioned As Dodgers Re-Sign Santiago Espinal

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Santiago Espinal and optioned Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. To make room on the 40-man roster, Blake Snell was transferred to the 60-day injured list.…

Orel Hershiser Humbled By Opportunity To Carry Forward Legacy Chevrolet Dealership

Orel Hershiser celebrated the grand opening of his new Chevrolet dealership in Chino on Thursday, with local politicians and former Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Mickey Hatcher and Mike Scioscia among those in attendance. So too were Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis…

Santiago Espinal Sent Outright To Triple-A Oklahoma City After Clearing Waivers

UPDATE (April 29, 4 p.m. PT): Santiago Espinal reportedly became a free agent after clearing waivers and wound up re-signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hyeseong Kim was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move to Espinal returning…

MLB Already Citing Dodgers’ Spending In CBA Talks With Union

Two weeks removed from an opening meeting between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA), the union submitted their first formal proposal to league in collective bargaining negotiations. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is set to expire at 8:59 p.m.…

Kiké Hernández Expected To Miss Roughly Two Months With Oblique Strain

Kiké Hernández missed the first 53 games of the 2026 season while recovering from left elbow surgery, and wound up making just four at-bats before landing back on the injured list. And in reality, Hernández was never truly healthy in…

Teoscar Hernández Removed From Game Due To Left Hamstring Injury

With injuries having already significantly impacted their pitching staff, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now starting to lose position players with Teoscar Hernández the latest to fall victim. Hernández was removed from Wednesday's game during the third inning due to…

Kiké Hernández Disappointed After Initially Hiding Oblique Injury

Kiké Hernández was lightning in a bottle for the Los Angeles Dodgers upon coming off the 60-day injured list, but his return lasted all of four at-bats over two games. Hernández was lifted in favor of a pinch-hitter on Monday…

Evan Phillips ‘In A Good Spot’ As Start Of Rehab Assignment Nears

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again are dealing with another season marred by pitching injuries, with their bullpen significantly impacted. Ben Casparius, Edwin Díaz, Jack Dreyer, Brusdar Graterol, Landon Knack, Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart are among those on some…

Dodgers Partner With Catching Hope Foundation For Third Annual Clinic

The Los Angeles Dodgers partnered with the Catching Hope Foundation, created by Will and Cara Smith, to host the third annual Catching Hope Community Clinic at Dodger Stadium for local elementary students. This year's event welcomed 130 students from Marquez…

Shohei Ohtani Hit By Pitch Possibly Changing Dodgers’ Plan For Wednesday’s Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers slugged their way to a 15-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, but it came at a significant cost as Kiké Hernández suffered a left oblique strain and Shohei Ohtani also was removed early.…

Recap: Kiké Hernández Injured & Shohei Ohtani Removed Early, But Mookie Betts Leads Dodgers’ Barrage

The Los Angeles Dodgers jumped on Kyle Freeland early and went on for a comfortable win over the Colorado Rockies that wasn't as close as the final score suggests. It clinched a series victory and has the Dodgers in position…