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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Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Resuming Pitching Program With Bullpen Session

Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to pitching this season, but his process of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation was paused during Spring Training. After throwing multiple bullpen sessions at Camelback Ranch, Ohtani was limited to playing catch from…

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Freeway Series Recap: Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out 9 But Dodgers Lose To Angels On Walk-Off

Tyler Glasnow was sharp in his final start of Spring Training but the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 5-4 walk-off loss to the Los Angeles Angels. That marked the Dodgers' first loss in four spring games against the Angels thus…

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Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Frustrated By Struggling To Eat

The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared poised to welcome back Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman on Sunday night but only their All-Star first baseman played in the opener of the exhibition Freeway Series. Betts was scratched from the Dodgers lineup because…

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Dodgers News: Blake Snell Starting Dodger Stadium Opener

Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Blake Snell is going to start in the Dodger Stadium opener on Thursday, when the Los Angeles Dodgers begin a series with the Detroit Tigers. He's going to be opposed by Tigers ace Tarik Skubal for…

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Dodgers Team Photographer Serves As Grand Marshal Of Golden Dragon Parade

Los Angeles Dodgers team photographer Jon SooHoo was recognized and celebrated on Saturday as he served as the grand marshal of the Golden Dragon Parade. It was the 126th annual such parade that is supported in part by the District…

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Freeway Series Recap: Dodgers Come From Behind Against Kenley Jansen

The Los Angeles Dodgers remained shorthanded in their first game since returning from Tokyo but rallied against Kenley Jansen for a 7-1 comeback win against to the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of the exhibition Freeway Series. Mookie Betts…

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Mookie Betts Scratched; Freddie Freeman Returns To Dodgers Lineup For Exhibition Freeway Series

UPDATE (March 23, 4:15 p.m. PT): Mookie Betts was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are both in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup against the Los Angeles Angels for the first game of the…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Sponsorship Deal With Surfside

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a new partnership with Surfside, a ready-to-drink (RTD) company, to make their canned cocktails an official hard tea and hard lemonade sponsor of the team. Surfside is most popular for their iced tea + vodka…

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Union Executive Tony Clark Suggests MLB Salary Cap Is Non-Negotiable

Speculation over a potential MLB salary being implemented has already picked up in full earnest despite the possibility not coming until a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is needed after the 2026 season. In many ways, the Los Angeles Dodgers'…

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2025 Dodgers Spring Training: Average Camelback Ranch Attendance Sets New Record

Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training at Camelback Ranch was condensed for a second consecutive year due to the team starting the regular season with an international series. Despite the Dodgers playing fewer Cactus League games than normal, Camelback Ranch attendance…

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Freddie Freeman: ‘Pretty Special To Be Part Of’ Dodgers Organization Committed To Winning World Series

While free agency over the last two years played out with the Los Angeles Dodgers meeting expectations of being the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, spring 2022 saw Freddie Freeman fortuitously end up with the…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Gold Series Jersey & Cap For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series not only guaranteed them a ring ceremony at Dodger Stadium, but also participation in MLB's annual gold program for the reigning champion. It has become commonplace for the defending World Series…

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