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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Recap: Shohei Ohtani Reaches Dodgers’ Career High In Loss To Marlins

Shohei Ohtani made his fifth pitching start of the season but it was the second time he did not also hit as the Los Angeles Dodgers look to manage his overall workload in 2026. The team could have used Ohtani's…

Dodgers Almost Needed Freddie Freeman To Play Third Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed their 11th comeback win and second walk-off of the season on Monday night thanks in part to Kyle Tucker having his first signature moment with the team. With two outs and runners on second and…

Edwin Díaz Feeling Confident After Elbow Surgery To Remove Loose Bodies

Edwin Díaz went eight days between appearances because of soreness in his right knee that was operated on in 2023, which made it surprising when the Los Angeles Dodgers announced on April 20 that he was poised to undergo right…

Esteury Ruiz And Hyseong Kim Receive 2025 Dodgers World Series Rings

The current homestand has represented a small reunion for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as they first welcomed Michael Conforto and the Chicago Cubs, followed by Esteury Ruiz and the Miami Marlins. Another connection to the Marlins is through manager Clayton…

Ian Happ Disagrees With Notion That Kyle Tucker’s Contract Will Cause MLB Lockout

The Los Angeles Dodgers assured during the early days of free agency they didn't feel a need for splashy additions coming off back-to-back World Series titles, but that quickly fell by the wayside with the signings of Edwin Díaz and…

Recap: Kyle Tucker Delivers Dodgers’ Walk-Off Win After Yoshinobu Yamamoto Labors

Japanese Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium was shaping up to be a disappointment for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Kyle Tucker delivered walk-off hit that extended their modest two-game winning streak to three games. Yamamoto labored through…

Dodger Stadium Food Specials For Japanese Heritage Night 2026

After taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their homestand with a three-game series against the Miami Marlins that begins Monday night. It coincides with the Dodgers' annual Japanese Heritage Night that is one…

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Pitches 4th Shutout To Start 1981 Season

Fernando Valenzuela added to what quickly was shaping to be an impressive rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers by logging a complete game and his fourth shutout of the year on April 27, 1981. The outing against the San…

Which Games Dodgers Have Drone Show At Dodger Stadium During 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers expanded on the entertainment provided at Dodger Stadium at the start of the 2023 season by introducing drone shows as part of their yearly promotional calendar. Dodger Stadium drone shows are held on Friday nights and…

Dodgers Updates: Tommy Edman’s Trouble Running, Mookie Betts & Brock Stewart

As the Los Angeles Dodgers remain without their expected starting middle infield, Mookie Betts and Tommy Edman both are looking to overcome small challenges in their respective recoveries, while Brock Stewart is making progress toward a return. When Edman began…

Chad Tracy, Son Of Former Dodgers Manager, In Difficult Position With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora, along with hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and Major League hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin on Saturday. Additionally, game…

Recap: Dodgers Blow Out Cubs For 10th Comeback Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup featured a new look because of Max Muncy and Will Smith not being 100%, but their offense still managed to put together a 10th comeback win of the season. That's tied with the Atlanta Braves…