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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Mookie Betts Hosting Celebrity Softball Game For Black Heritage Night At Dodger Stadium

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting a celebrity softball game on Thursday to coincide with Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium. Betts' celebrity game and Black Heritage Night come as part of Juneteenth recognition. Betts and former…

Dodgers Roster: Tony Gonsolin Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred Tony Gonsolin to the 60-day injured list on Thursday in order to make room on their 40-man roster for Jack Little. Emmet Sheehan was optioned as the other corresponding move to the Dodgers selecting Little's…

This Day In Dodgers History: Carl Erskine Throws No-Hitter; Willie Davis Reaches 2,000 Hits

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Willie Davis reach 2,000 career hits on June 19, 1973. He accomplished the feat at Dodger Stadium with a two-run home run off Hall of Famer Phil Niekro in the Dodgers' 3-0…

Dodgers Rumors: Mark Walter Purchasing Majority Ownership Stake Of Lakers Franchise

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers not only have long established themselves as the top sports teams in Southern California, but they are two of the most iconic franchises globally as well. Their success has been achieved through…

Dodgers Injury Update: Tyler Glasnow Making Progress Toward Rehab Assignment

Shohei Ohtani is still in the early stages of building up, but he's joined the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation, and so too has Emmet Sheehan. Meanwhile, the likes of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell continue to make progress in their…

This Day In Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw’s No-Hitter, Babe Ruth Signed & Sandy Koufax Statue

Clayton Kershaw took a routine Wednesday night start against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium and made history by throwing his first career no-hitter on June 18, 2014. A Yasiel Puig sacrifice fly and Matt Kemp RBI single spotted Kershaw…

Dave Roberts Upset With Perceived Differential Of Treatment For Padres Manger Mike Shildt

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have become something of a budding rivalry in the eyes of many, including manager Dave Roberts, and tension has reached a boiling point in this week's series at Dodger Stadium. After playing…

Ippei Mizuhara Begins Serving Sentence On Same Day Of Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Debut With Dodgers

Just as Shohei Ohtani was beginning his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he found himself embroiled in a scandal due to illegal gambling activity by Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara at the time was Ohtani's interpreter and close friend. The…

Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Return Contributes To MLB.TV Viewership Record

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres played Monday night for a fourth time since June 9, but the series opener at Dodger Stadium had extra buzz due to Shohei Ohtani starting the game as a pitcher. Ohtani's return…

Dave Roberts Includes Clayton McCullough & Brian Snitker On National League Coaching Staff For 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Honorary coaches and staffs for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park were announced, with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts including Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker and Miami Marlins' Clayton McCullough as part of his group in the…

Emmet Sheehan Likely Joining Dodgers Rotation During Padres Series

Again facing a shortage of healthy starting pitchers, the Los Angeles Dodgers have moved Ben Casparius into their rotation for at least the time being, and are expected to activate Emmet Sheehan off the 60-day injured list this week. Sheehan…

Shohei Ohtani Touches 100 MPH In First Start For Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani made his first start as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, throwing one inning against the San Diego Padres. Unsurprisingly, he lacked command at times and needed 28 pitches to get through the inning. But there were…