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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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…

2025 MLB All-Star Game Voting Update: Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Freddie Freeman & Teoscar Hernández Leading Positions

The first 2025 MLB All-Star Game voting update features Shohei Ohtani and three of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates leading at their respective positions. Ohtani's 1,398,771 votes not only are tops among designated hitter candidates, but he is leading all…

Angels Return Rule 5 Draft Pick Garrett McDaniels To Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels returned 2024 Rule 5 Draft pick Garrett McDaniels to the Los Angeles Dodgers after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. McDaniels was among several Dodgers prospects who were picked by other teams in last…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Starting Against Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of playing 10 consecutive games within the National League West, and amid some pitching uncertainty are poised to welcome back Emmet Sheehan and Shohei Ohtani this week. Both right-handers are expected to…

Roki Sasaki Shut Down From Throwing Due To Right Shoulder Trouble

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently voiced confidence the group of injured starting pitchers would return at some point during the 2025 season, but that may no longer hold true for Roki Sasaki. Sasaki has been on the 15-day…

Recap: Andy Pages Carries Dodgers To Series Win Vs. Giants On Father’s Day

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to enjoy a successful stretch against National League West opponents by defeating the San Francisco Giants, 5-4, in the rubber match at Dodger Stadium. Dustin May had his share of struggles and faced through plenty…

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Presented With Citizen’s Honor Award By Okinawa Prefecture

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was presented with the “Citizen’s Honor Award” by the Okinawa Prefecture prior to Saturday's game at Dodger Stadium. Roberts also caught the ceremonial first pitch from Denny Tamaki, who is governor of Okinawa. The…

José Ureña Elects Free Agency After Dodgers DFA

José Ureña elected to become a free agent rather than remain part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after he was designated for assignment. Ureña cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he rejected the Minor…

Dodgers News: Kiké Hernández ‘Infuriated By What’s Happening In Our Country And Our City’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the early portion of their longest homestand of the season, which is being played against a backdrop of unrest in several communities due to federal immigration raids ordered by President Trump. Protests began while…

Roki Sasaki Update: ‘Intensity’ Lacking From Throwing Program

Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow have made considerable progress in their respective recoveries over the past week, but Roki Sasaki has continued to lag behind them as a fellow injured Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. Sasaki is among the 14 Dodgers…

Metro Continuing Dodger Stadium Express Operations Amid Imposed Curfew

While the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the midst of their road trip, civil unrest erupted miles from Dodger Stadium with protests against federal immigration enforcement. Peaceful protests in downtown Los Angeles have been accompanied by looters, vandalism and violence.…

Recap: Dodgers Fall Into First-Place Tie With Giants

Yoshinobu Yamamoto lacked his normal command, and a tight, if not inconsistent -- and incorrect -- strike zone compounded matters as the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Willy Adames put the Giants ahead…