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 Rumors: David Bote Exercises Upward Mobility Clause In Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers and all other teams make a slew of signings throughout the offseason that are aimed to give players an opportunity during Spring Training and also address organizational depth. Among the Dodgers' additions was David Bote, who…

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Mookie Betts ‘Perfectly Fine’ & ‘Ready To Go’ For Dodger Stadium Opener

Mookie Betts returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Tuesday night for the first time since March 9 and expects to play on domestic Opening Day despite battling a stomach virus over multiple weeks. "I'm perfectly fine. Perfectly normal.…

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This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian honor -- by President Ronald Reagan on March 26, 1984. Rachel Robinson attended the White House ceremony to accept the honor on behalf of her late…

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Andrew Miller: All Teams Can Spend And ‘Compete’ Like Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have firmly planted themselves as the proverbial villain of Major League Baseball, not just because they are the defending World Series champions but also due to their unrelenting front office that put together another impressive free…

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Dodgers Visiting White House To Celebrate 2024 World Series Title

The Los Angeles Dodgers accepted an invitation from President Trump to celebrate their 2024 World Series title with the customary visit to the White House. The Dodgers plan to meet with the president in recognition of the eighth World Series…

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Kiké Hernández Camcorder Video Shows Behind The Scenes Of Dodgers’ Trip To Tokyo

When the Los Angeles Dodgers boarded their chartered chartered flight for Tokyo, one of the photos shared by the team that quickly caught the attention of fans was Kiké Hernández recording on a Sony camcorder. In some sense it was…

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Freeway Series Recap: Will Smith Hits Home Run In Dodgers’ Win Over Angels

Mookie Betts returned to the lineup and the Los Angeles Dodgers closed out Spring Training with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the Freeway Series. Betts went 0-for-3 and played five innings in his…

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Mookie Betts Returns To Dodgers Lineup For Freeway Series Finale

The Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training schedule comes to a close Tuesday night in Anaheim with the finale of the Freeway Series. The matchup against the Los Angeles Angels also represents the first time Mookie Betts is playing since March…

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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts ‘Turned A Corner’ In Recovery From Mysterious Illness

As the Los Angeles Dodgers get set to resume their title defense, they received encouraging news with Mookie Betts in his ongoing recovery from a lingering illness. Betts was in the Dodgers lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles…

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Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Resuming Pitching Program With Bullpen Session

Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to pitching this season, but his process of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation was paused during Spring Training. After throwing multiple bullpen sessions at Camelback Ranch, Ohtani was limited to playing catch from…

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Freeway Series Recap: Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out 9 But Dodgers Lose To Angels On Walk-Off

Tyler Glasnow was sharp in his final start of Spring Training but the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 5-4 walk-off loss to the Los Angeles Angels. That marked the Dodgers' first loss in four spring games against the Angels thus…

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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Frustrated By Struggling To Eat

The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared poised to welcome back Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman on Sunday night but only their All-Star first baseman played in the opener of the exhibition Freeway Series. Betts was scratched from the Dodgers lineup because…

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