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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Shohei Ohtani’s Latest Home Run Makes MLB History

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed some uncertainty over how Shohei Ohtani would handle a return to his full two-way role during a pitching start against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Ohtani needed to see all of…

Dodgers Injury Updates: Gavin Stone, Tommy Edman, Brock Stewart & More

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again find themselves dealing with a rash of pitching injuries this year, and they also continue to await the returns of Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández. Hernández is in the midst of completing a rehab…

Dodgers Planning To Have Shohei Ohtani Hit During Pitching Start Against Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to break from what became a recent trend by having Shohei Ohtani in their lineup for his pitching start against the San Diego Padres in the series finale at Petco Park. Manager Dave Roberts…

Blake Snell Might Return Quicker By Having NanoNeedle Surgery On Left Elbow

The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating yet another season of multiple pitching injuries, with Edwin Díaz, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow among those most prominently impacted. Díaz underwent right elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, Snell is having his operation…

Dodgers Sign Jonathan Hernández, Chayce McDermott Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with multiple injuries in their pitching staff and it's resulted in the team making recent additions. On Sunday, the Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer via trade with the Toronto Blue Jays after he had been…

Dodgers Hope To Add Eric Lauer To Roster During Padres Series For Bullpen Role

As the Los Angeles Dodgers rotated fresh arms into their bullpen before Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, they also acquired Eric Lauer in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. Lauer had been designated for assignment one week…

Dodgers Optimistic Jack Dreyer Won’t Spend Much Time On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another member of their bullpen on Sunday when Jack Dreyer was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder discomfort. The roster move came two days after Dreyer's most recent appearance. Paul Gervase…

Blake Snell Scheduled For Elbow Surgery But Details Not Yet Finalized

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. The operation will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. "It's going to be to take out…

Dodgers Acquire Eric Lauer In Trade With Blue Jays; Brusdar Graterol Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations on Sunday. Brusdar Graterol was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to make room for Lauer on the Dodgers' 40-man roster.…

Jack Dreyer Placed On Injured List, Charlie Barnes Optioned; Chayce McDermott & Paul Gervase Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Chayce McDermott and Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City, optioned Charlie Barnes and placed Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder discomfort prior to Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Dreyer’s…

Kirby Yates Receives 2025 Dodgers World Series Ring During Freeway Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series this weekend meant their first look at Kirby Yates since he left the team in free agency. And like was the case for Michael Conforto, Esteury Ruiz…

Brusdar Graterol Stops Rehab Assignment Due To Potential Injury

A new wave of pitching injuries have impacted the Los Angeles Dodgers roster this month and now Brusdar Graterol in his quest to return from right shoulder surgery. Over the past eight days, the Dodgers have put Tyler Glasnow, Brock…