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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Clayton Kershaw Returns To Dodger Stadium For Back To School Bash

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kershaw's Challenge came together to host the 13th annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, which saw more than 1,500 students from the Southern California region receive backpacks and school supply kits in effort to…

Dalton Rushing Scratched From Lineup Due To Arm Irritation

The Los Angeles Dodgers don't have any significant roster needs as the MLB trade deadline looms on 3 p.m. PT, but they reportedly are among the teams somewhat involved in the market for a catcher. Will Smith has resumed baseball…

Tarik Skubal ‘Very Excited’ For Trade To Dodgers

Less than 15 minutes after the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a second consecutive loss to the Boston Red Sox, they stole the trade deadline spotlight yet again by reaching an agreement to acquire Tarik Skubal. According to multiple reports, the…

River Ryan, Zyhir Hope And Brady Smith Traded To Tigers For Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded River Ryan, Zyhir Hope and Brady Smith to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Tarik Skubal, who was the best starting pitcher available at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Reports of the trade first surfaced…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘Very Surprised’ Tigers Traded Tarik Skubal To Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off the expected but a stunner nonetheless late Saturday night by reaching an agreement to acquire Tarik Skubal. In a deal that was made official Sunday morning, the Dodgers traded River Ryan, Zyhir Hope and…

Dodgers Acquiring Tarik Skubal In Trade With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN: BREAKING: The Los Angeles Dodgers are finalizing a trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August…

Kyle Hurt & Wyatt Mills Recalled, Will Klein Placed On Injured List & Cole Irvin Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Kyle Hurt and Wyatt Mills from Triple-A Oklahoma City, designated Cole Irvin for assignment and placed Will Klein on the injured list with right elbow disconfort prior to Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox.…

Orel Hershiser Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Orel Hershiser is going to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in August. Hershiser's Hollywood star is coming in the sports entertainment category. The former Los Angeles Dodgers…

Does Shohei Ohtani Need To Go On the Injured List? Dodgers Evaluating ‘Hard Question’

Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup Thursday night because of soreness in his left knee that he and the team had previously indicated was only an issue when pitching. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani reported the…

Andrew Friedman Suggests Trading Dodgers Outfield Prospects Will Become Necessary

The Los Angeles Dodgers can go a multitude of ways at the trade deadline this year, ranging from making a big addition in the form of Tarik Skubal to perhaps addressing their roster or organizational depth on the margins. In…

Shohei Ohtani Out Of Dodgers Lineup For Thursday’s Game

Shohei Ohtani is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their series finale against the Seattle Mariners, with Thursday marking his first time not playing since the Fourth of July. He was out of the lineup that night due…

Mark Walter Suffered Stroke While Dodgers Were Playing 2024 World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter has become the subject of some criticism over recent months, and now his business acumen is under question due to a previously undisclosed medical incident. According to The Wall Street Journal, Walter suffered a…