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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This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Lefebvre Wins Rookie Of The Year; Stan Williams Trade

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Jim Lefebvre named the 1965 National League Rookie of the Year. Lefebvre was just the sixth Dodgers Rookie of the Year in franchise history at the time. He earned the award by…

Shohei Ohtani Commits To Play For Team Japan In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their first confirmed participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as Shohei Ohtani announced plans to play for Team Japan as they look to become repeat champions in the international competition. Ohtani shared news of…

Timeline For Dodgers Free Agent Kiké Hernández Returning After Extensor Repair During Elbow Surgery

Shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champions by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays, Kiké Hernández announced he underwent left elbow surgery that was going to require him to miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Hernández did…

Raisel Iglesias Rumors: Dodgers Made Contract Offer Before Re-Signing With Braves

The Atlanta Braves re-signed Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million contract as they got ahead of the free agency market to keep their veteran relief pitcher. Iglesias was among notable options available on the open market and reportedly drew…

This Day In Dodgers History: Dave Roberts Hired As Manager

On Nov. 23, 2015, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the hiring of Dave Roberts as the franchise's 28th manager and 10th since the club moved from Brooklyn. Roberts, who is of African-American and Japanese descent, additionally became the Dodgers'…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Interested In Re-Signing Evan Phillips

The Los Angeles Dodgers had five arbitration-eligible player for the 2026 season who needed to be tender a contract at the 2 p.m. PT deadline on Friday, with Evan Phillips among them. However, rather than take the step of keeping…

Dodgers Arbitration: Anthony Banda, Alex Call, Brock Stewart & More Tendered Contracts For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers 40-man roster has remained near-full or without any open space so far this offseason. That looks to still be the case for the foreseeable future as the team tendered contracts to players who are eligible for…

This Day In Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente Joins Pirates, Steve Sax Wins Rookie Of The Year & Vin Scully Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history was memorable for Steve Sax and Vin Scully, and also a franchise-altering transaction involving Roberto Clemente. On Nov. 22, 1954, the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Clemente's contract from the Montreal Royals, the Dodgers' Triple-A…

Dodgers Non-Tender Evan Phillips & Nick Frasso

The offseason began with the Los Angeles Dodgers having nine players who were in line to be eligible for arbitration for 2026. However, that began to change with roster decisions involving Tony Gonsolin, Michael Grove and Ben Rortvedt. Gonsolin was…

Brendan Donovan Trade Rumors: Dodgers Part Of ‘Widespread Interest’

As the Los Angeles Dodgers were in search of a left-handed hitting outfielder at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, one possibility that emerged was completing a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals for Brendan Donovan. An All-Star for the first…

USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley Shows Will Smith’s Play From World Series To Trojans Football Team

Will Smith was involved among the several memorable moments from the 2025 World Series, particularly during Game 7 as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays. Although Smith's go-ahead home run in 11th inning proved…

Mookie Betts’ 5050 Foundation & Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Deliver Smiles During Thanksgiving Event

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Brotherhood Crusade and Mookie Betts' 5050 Foundation partnered to host their annual Thanksgiving Grab and Go! Basket distribution event at the Algin Sutton Recreation Center on Thursday. We Benefit Children (WBC), which is a nonprofit…