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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Juan Soto Rumors: Dodgers Next On List Of Team Meetings

The Los Angeles Dodgers were significant players in free agency last offseason and could be so again this winter with the likes of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Blake Snell among those available on the open market. Soto's market has…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Named 1949 NL MVP

On Nov. 18, 1949, Brooklyn Dodgers infielder Jackie Robinson was named the National League MVP after his third season...

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Mookie Betts & Chris Taylor Among Dodgers Participating In 8th Annual Justin Turner Golf Classic

The eighth annual Justin Turner Golf Classic at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., is taking place on Monday after the event was rained out earlier this year. “It’s that time of year again where we put on our…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Retires After 1966 Season

On November 18, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax announced his retirement from baseball...

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What Tampa Bay Rays Playing 2025 Season At George M. Steinbrenner Field Means For Dodgers

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to play their home games during the 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field because Tropicana Field was significantly damaged by Hurricane Milton. Repairs for the Rays' home stadium, which includes needing to replace…

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Dodgers News: Brusdar Graterol Underwent Right Shoulder Surgery

Brusdar Graterol underwent right shoulder surgery on Thursday, with the procedure performed by Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. He joins Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers players who have undergone shoulder surgery this offseason. Ohtani's surgery was necessary due…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Kirk Gibson Named 1988 NL MVP

On Nov. 15, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kirk Gibson was named the National League MVP. The award capped off a celebratory season for Gibson and the Dodgers, who unexpectedly defeated the Oakland Athletics in five games to win…

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Dave Roberts Tried New Strategy With Walker Buehler During Dodgers’ Team Meeting

The Los Angeles Dodgers relied on every bit of their roster to win the eighth World Series in franchise history, and part of that was Walker Buehler delivering in key moments. The 2024 season was Buehler's first year back from…

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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Refuses To Give Opponents Advice For World Series

Mookie Betts represented the Los Angeles Dodgers at the second annual All-MLB Awards Show at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where several players were recognized for their performances during the 2024 season. The All-MLB First Team and…

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Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts & Teoscar Hernández Named To 2024 All-MLB Team

Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández represented the Los Angeles Dodgers on the 2024 All-MLB Team. Betts and Ohtani received First Team honors, and Hernández was included on the Second Team. Ohtani, Betts and Hernández each won a Silver…

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Luis Cruz Hired For Dodgers’ Spanish-Language Radio Broadcasts

The Los Angeles Dodgers hired former infielder Luis Cruz as an analyst for the team’s Spanish-language radio broadcasts. Cruz is going to begin his new role for the 2025 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Luis to our broadcast team,”…

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Juan Soto Rumors: Dodgers Not Among Teams With Scheduled Meeting

Juan Soto undeniably is the top free agent available this offseason, and similar to Shohei Ohtani last year, there's expected to be a bidding frenzy among interested teams. Most have identified the New York Mets and incumbent New York Yankees…

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