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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Spring Training Recap: Dodgers Beat Padres For First Cactus League Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their three-game losing streak to begin Cactus League play with an 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres. The afternoon matchup at Camelback Ranch saw the Dodgers fall into an early deficit as the Padres…

Tyler Glasnow & Blake Snell Added To Dodgers Pitchers For Games In Japan

With the starting pitching depth they amassed during the offseason by signing Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, in addition to welcoming back Tyler Glasnow from injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't lack for options when it came to deciding who…

Michael Kopech Beginning Throwing Program But Unlikely To Be On Dodgers’ Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff boasts plenty of depth, which is going to be needed in the bullpen as Brusdar Graterol, Michael Kopech and Evan Phillips are behind since Spring Training started earlier this month. That was to be…

Dodgers Hopeful Bobby Miller Makes Speedy Recovery After Avoiding Fracture On Comebacker

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their Cactus League schedule with a lopsided loss to the Chicago Cubs that was overshadowed by Bobby Miller being hit in the head by a comebacker. Miller was struck by a line drive off the…

Dodgers Spring Training: Tyler Glasnow & Blake Snell Scheduled For Starts

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation not only is poised to welcome Tyler Glasnow back from a right elbow injury, but the group will also be led by Blake Snell. Glasnow and Snell are going to be accompanied in the…

Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman & Will Smith Updates

The Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training with several players not quite 100% healthy and thus being slow-played as the team looks to defend their World Series title. Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech are…

MLB & ESPN ‘Mutually Agree’ To End TV Rights Deal

While Major League Baseball has worked to expand their reach through streaming agreements over recent years, their TV rights contract with ESPN is poised to come to an end after the 2025 season. The decision is being presented by MLB…

Shohei Ohtani Remaining In Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup

The signing of Shohei Ohtani last offseason created a unique scenario for manager Dave Roberts needing to decide how three former MVPs would be ordered in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Conversations with the players involved initially amounted to Mookie…

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki Attracts Big Audience & Impresses

There already have been several firsts in Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training this year, with the latest featuring Roki Sasaki taking the mound to face batters. Sasaki had already thrown multiple bullpen sessions in camp, which were attended by members…

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Unsure Of Retirement After 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract, which was the expected outcome throughout the offseason. Kershaw is on the mend from surgeries to his left knee and foot, and will have another delayed start to the…

Dodgers Spring Training Video: Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & Max Muncy Deliver Message In Clubhouse

Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training workouts are well underway as the team prepares for their Cactus League opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Although pitchers and catchers were due in camp as of the start of last week, several…

Dodgers Spring Training: Dave Roberts Emphasizes Mental Approach & Preparation In Speech Before First Full-Squad Workout

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their first full-squad workout of Spring Training on Saturday, which per tradition began with manager Dave Roberts addressing all players in the clubhouse before they dispersed on the backfields at Camelback Ranch. Roberts' first official…