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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Dodgers Spring Training: Tyler Glasnow & Blake Snell Scheduled For Starts

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation not only is poised to welcome Tyler Glasnow back from a right elbow injury, but the group will also be led by Blake Snell. Glasnow and Snell are going to be accompanied in the…

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Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman & Will Smith Updates

The Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training with several players not quite 100% healthy and thus being slow-played as the team looks to defend their World Series title. Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech are…

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MLB & ESPN ‘Mutually Agree’ To End TV Rights Deal

While Major League Baseball has worked to expand their reach through streaming agreements over recent years, their TV rights contract with ESPN is poised to come to an end after the 2025 season. The decision is being presented by MLB…

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Shohei Ohtani Remaining In Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup

The signing of Shohei Ohtani last offseason created a unique scenario for manager Dave Roberts needing to decide how three former MVPs would be ordered in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Conversations with the players involved initially amounted to Mookie…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki Attracts Big Audience & Impresses

There already have been several firsts in Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training this year, with the latest featuring Roki Sasaki taking the mound to face batters. Sasaki had already thrown multiple bullpen sessions in camp, which were attended by members…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Unsure Of Retirement After 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract, which was the expected outcome throughout the offseason. Kershaw is on the mend from surgeries to his left knee and foot, and will have another delayed start to the…

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Dodgers Spring Training Video: Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & Max Muncy Deliver Message In Clubhouse

Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training workouts are well underway as the team prepares for their Cactus League opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Although pitchers and catchers were due in camp as of the start of last week, several…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Dave Roberts Emphasizes Mental Approach & Preparation In Speech Before First Full-Squad Workout

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their first full-squad workout of Spring Training on Saturday, which per tradition began with manager Dave Roberts addressing all players in the clubhouse before they dispersed on the backfields at Camelback Ranch. Roberts' first official…

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Blake Snell: Throwing Bullpen Session In Front Of Clayton Kershaw ‘The Coolest Thing’

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers are into Spring Training workouts as their Cactus League schedule opens Feb. 20, and among those to throw bullpen sessions thus far are Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki. The trio is expected…

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Dodgers Spring Training Video: Shohei Ohtani’s First Bullpen Session

While Shohei Ohtani is entering a second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team is poised to get their first look at his true two-way potential. Ohtani was limited to only filling a role as the Dodgers' designated hitter…

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Dodgers Rumors: Eddie Rosario Signed To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster presumably is set in terms of new additions, but the front office has continued to accrue organizational depth over recent days. The Dodgers recently signed veteran reliever Luis García to a Minor League contract with…

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Dodgers Spring Training: Bobby Miller, Tony Gonsolin & Dustin May Competing For Rotation

The projected Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation is largely set, especially with the team planning to only utilize five pitchers until Shohei Ohtani is ready to take the mound. Assuming health, the Dodgers' rotation to begin the 2025 season will…

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