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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Dodgers Making Roster Move To Call Up Ryan Ward: Report

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold the best record in baseball and are undefeated against the National League this season despite not being at full strength. Mookie Betts is still on the mend from a right oblique strain, and the likes…

UNDEFEATED Collaborates With Converse For Dodgers Chuck 70

MLB and the Los Angeles Dodgers just celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, and now the organization is part of a collaboration with Converse and UNDEFEATED to further celebrate Brooklyn history. UNDEFEATED and Major League…

No, Shohei Ohtani’s On-Base Streak Did Not End With Pitching Only

The Los Angeles Dodgers managed Shohei Ohtani's workload on Wednesday night by limiting their two-way superstar to only starting as a pitcher in the series finale against the New York Mets. Dalton Rushing took Ohtani's role as designated hitter in…

Dodgers Trade Axel Perez To Orioles For Chayce McDermott

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Minor Leaguer pitcher Axel Perez to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Chayce McDermott. Perez joined the organization when he signed as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic on Jan. 15, 2024.…

Recap: Dodgers Sweep Mets On Jackie Robinson Day

Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the first time this season but they still managed to defeat the New York Mets behind home runs from Hyeseong Kim and Teoscar Hernández. With that, the Dodgers swept…

Shohei Ohtani Only Pitching Vs. Mets, Kyle Tucker Moved To Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup

Shohei Ohtani is making his pitching start Wednesday night against the New York Mets but he is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as their designated hitter. That instead is being filled by Dalton Rushing, in his first career…

Alex Vesia Nearly Brought To Tears With Save On Dodgers’ Healthcare Appreciation Night

Alex Vesia has converted 15 save opportunities in his career and pitched in 308 games over parts of seven seasons at the Major League level. But his appearance in the ninth inning on Tuesday came with more significance than any…

How The Dodgers & MLB Are Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day 2026

April 15 is one of the most important dates as it represents when Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut and broke the color barrier. Wednesday marks the 79th anniversary of Robinson's historic achievement, and MLB and the Los Angeles…

Recap: Kyle Tucker Delivers Game-Winning Hit After Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Nolan McLean Duel

Nolan McLean and Yoshinobu Yamamoto went toe-to-toe in a pitchers duel that ultimately swung in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning. They were lifted to a seventh comeback win of the season thanks in part to…

Scott Boras Believes Door Remains Open For Julio Urías To Make MLB Comeback

Julio Urías saw what was shaping up to be a promising MLB career come to a crashing halt in September 2023, when he was arrested and placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged felony domestic assault. Urías became…

Edwin Díaz Feeling ‘Great’ After Multiple Days Of Uncertainty

The Los Angeles Dodgers put a relief pitcher on the 15-day injured list before the start of their series against the New York Mets, but in a mild surprise, it was not Edwin Díaz. Instead, Ben Casparius landed on the…

Dodgers Acquire Griff McGarry In Trade With Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Griff McGarry in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. The Phillies announced the deal as receiving international bonus pool space and a player to be named later, or cash considerations. The Dodgers' official…