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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Freddie And Chelsea Freeman Honor Family Members With Name Of Newborn Daughter

Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea announced the birth of their fourth child, London Rosemary Joy, on Tuesday, and the nine-time All-Star returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the series opener against the San Francisco Giants. "It was…

Magic Johnson Celebrates Dodgers’ Impressive Franchise Value

With reports of a group led by Chelsea Football Club co-owner José E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones being on the verge of buying the San Diego Padres for a record $3.9 billion, it's prompted some to wonder what…

Dave Roberts Responds After Craig Counsell Criticizes MLB’s Shohei Ohtani Rule

Shohei Ohtani navigates a life in the spotlight on a daily basis as easily the most talented player in MLB history, but that at times brings unwanted attention and scrutiny. Such became the case when Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell…

Michael Grove Attempting To Extend Career With Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays recently signed Michael Grove to a Major League contract but immediately placed him on the 15-day injured list. Ryan Pepiot, who previously was teammates with Grove on the Los Angeles Dodgers, was transferred to the 60-day…

Freddie Freeman Not Expected To Rejoin Dodgers Until Giants Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers put Freddie Freeman on the paternity list before Sunday's game and recalled Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Ward made his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies, starting at first base and batting seventh. With roughly…

This Day In Dodgers History: Dodger Stadium Attendance Reaches 100 Million; Bud Selig Announces Takeover

On April 20, 1999, the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a game that was much more monumental for Dodger Stadium history. The matchup drew 37,717 fans, which pushed total attendance past 100 million…

Edwin Díaz Placed On Injured List, Jake Eder Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers put Edwin Díaz on the injured list due to right elbow loose bodies and recalled Jake Eder from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Díaz lands on the injured list after…

Dodgers Reminded Edwin Díaz Of Need For ‘Honest Communication’

Edwin Díaz hasn't pitched since blowing his first save of the season on April 10, which was followed by the right-hander altering the Los Angeles Dodgers he did not feel fully healthy physically. Díaz's availability was murky as the rest…

Dave Roberts Rules Out One Possibility For Ryan Ward Roster Move

Following a win against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, it was reported the Los Angeles Dodgers planned to recall Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend. Ward did not join the Dodgers roster on Saturday but the expectation…

Dodgers Tie For Best Record Through 19 Games As Defending World Series Champion

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter play Saturday at 15-4, riding a four-game winning streak and sitting with the best record in baseball. In the eyes of many, it's where the defending World Series champions were expected to be even without…

Dodgers Prospect River Ryan Placed On Minor League Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan was scratched from a scheduled start for Triple-A Oklahoma City and instead placed on the Minor League seven-day injured list. Ryan had been listed as the probable starter for OKC's game against Albuquerque…

Freddie Freeman Cherishes Memories From Meeting Garret Anderson

Having grown up in Orange County as a Los Angeles Angels fan, Freddie Freeman was among those mourning the sudden death of Garret Anderson at the age of 53. The Angels Hall of Famer attended John F. Kennedy High School…