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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Andrew Friedman Confident In Dodgers Roster But Open To Acquiring Star Player At MLB Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers are well on their way to a 14th consecutive postseason berth and 13th National League West title during that span, but they are not without some questions. That's what makes this year's MLB trade deadline all…

Recap: Eric Lauer Pitches Shutout, Andy Pages Provides Offense Against Mariners

With Tarik Skubal speculation continuing to swirl around as the MLB trade deadline approaches on Aug. 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintained their standing with the best record in baseball by defeating the Seattle Mariners. The Dodgers snapping their two-game…

Will Smith Resuming Baseball Activities In Development That Could Impact Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers are approaching two months since Will Smith was last in their lineup, and what's been a perplexing process in trying to return from an inflamed disc in his neck now is on an upswing. "He is…

Alex Freeland ‘Impressed’ Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Kiké Hernández from the injured list on Tuesday and with that sent Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City for a second time this season. Both instances have been the result of a roster crunch.…

Edwin Díaz Activated Off Injured List, Charlie Barnes Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Edwin Díaz from the 60-day injured list and designated Charlie Barnes for assignment before Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Barnes had been up with the team since July 21, when Landon Knack was optioned…

Recap: Justin Wrobleski Allows 4 Home Runs In Dodgers’ Loss To Mariners

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a rude welcoming from a nine-game road trip as an ongoing heatwave in Southern California turned Dodger Stadium into a launching pad. Despite being a league-average power team, the Seattle Mariners slugged five home runs…

Eric Lauer And Alex Call Viewed As Dodgers Trade Chips

With less than one week remaining until the MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3, indications continue to point toward the Los Angeles Dodgers not necessarily having an aggressive approach even amid ongoing Tarik Skubal speculation. Manager Dave Roberts said last…

Mookie Betts, LGND Host Official Launch Party At The Yard

Mookie Betts hosted an official launch event for LGND, a new premium baseball glove company he co-founded with lifelong friends Cameron Lewis, Brandon McPhail and Andrew Montgomery. The block party was held at The Yard in Fullerton, Calif., and the…

Kiké Hernández Returns From Injured List, Alex Freeland Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Kiké Hernández off the 15-day injured list and optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City before Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Freeland previously withstood multiple instances of a roster crunch, in part due to…

Tanner Scott Moving Out Of Closer Role When Edwin Díaz Returns

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has hardly been at full strength this season due to multiple injuries, but they are poised to welcome back Edwin Díaz on Wednesday. Díaz appeared in just seven games before undergoing surgery to remove loose…

Why The Dodgers Should And Shouldn’t Trade For Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the enviable position with the best record in baseball, star-quality players making their way back from injury and also boast a talented farm system that can be pulled from if the front office choose…

Ben Casparius Has Shaky Start To Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has shared regular updates on the likes of Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz, Kiké Hernández and Will Smith over recent weeks, and Ben Casparius seemingly flew under the radar. But the right-hander joined…