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 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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Former Dodgers Prospect Pedro Guerrero Likely Joining Clayton McCullough’s Marlins Coaching Staff

The Miami Marlins hired Clayton McCullough as their 17th manager in franchise history, as he takes over after Skip Schumaker spent two seasons in the role. McCullough interviewed for several managerial openings in recent years and this offseason was among…

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Miami Marlins Hire Clayton McCullough As New Manager

The Miami Marlins officially hired Clayton McCullough as their 17th manager in franchise history. He takes over for Skip Schumaker following a mutual agreement to part ways in September. McCullough joins the Marlins after spending 10 seasons with the Los…

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Dave Roberts Sets Dodgers Wish List For Offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with several key free agents, but most of whom who want to re-sign with the team. Teoscar Hernández, Clayton Kershaw, Jack Flaherty and Kiké Hernández have each publicly stated they hope to…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Wins 1981 Cy Young Award

On Nov. 11, 1981, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela became the first rookie to ever win the Cy...

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Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Responds To Criticism From Dodgers Free Agent Joe Kelly

A right shoulder injury prevented Joe Kelly from pitching during the 2024 postseason, but he continued to travel with the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout October and has been plenty vocal since the team won their eighth World Series in franchise…

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Roki Sasaki ‘Very Grateful’ To Be Posted For MLB Free Agency

The Chiba Lotte Marines ended months of speculation by announcing Roki Sasaki would be posted as an MLB international free agent before the start of the 2025 season. Sasaki is just 23 years old and didn't reach six seasons in…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Voted Unanimous Winner Of 1988 NL Cy Young Award

Orel Hershiser was named the unanimous winner of the 1988 National League Cy Young Award on this day in Los...

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Alex Vesia Echos Sentiment Of Padres Being Bigger Challenge For Dodgers Than Yankees

While the Los Angeles Dodgers ended the 2024 MLB postseason by winning an eighth World Series title in franchise history, their October run nearly was over as quickly as it began. The Dodgers faced a National League West opponent in…

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Dodgers Free Agent Clayton Kershaw Vows To ‘Crush Some Rehab And Be As Good As Can Be’ In 2025

Clayton Kershaw underwent surgeries to his left knee and the big toe on his left foot on Wednesday, which he revealed were necessary after the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series parade and celebration at Dodger Stadium. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed…

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Teoscar Hernández Rumors: Red Sox & Orioles Among Interested Teams

Overshadowed by the signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, in addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers also trading for Tyler Glasnow, Teoscar Hernández put together an All-Star season after betting on himself. Hernández's market in free agency last winter…

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Dodgers Free Agent Jack Flaherty: ‘I Never Want To Leave’

The Los Angeles Dodgers were among several teams looking to acquire starting pitching help at the 2024 trade deadline, which was addressed by acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for a return of prospects. Flaherty nearly was…

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