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: Howie Kendrick Opens 2016 Season On Disabled List

To no surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Howie Kendrick on the 15-day disabled list when announcing their 25-man active roster on Sunday for Opening Day of the 2016 season. The veteran second baseman was one of eight new players…

Dodgers News: Alex Guerrero Begins 2016 Season On Disabled List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Alex Guerrero was one of eight players placed on the disabled list on Sunday, as the club formally announced their 25-man active roster for Opening Day of the 2016 season. In total, the Dodgers are beginning…

Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Placed On Disabled List

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin the season with an astounding 10 players on the disabled list; eight of which were additions that coincided with the club announcing their 25-man active roster for Opening Day of the 2016 season. Grandal underwent…

Dodgers Set 25-Man Active Roster For 2016 Opening Day

In the final days leading up to Sunday's 9:00 a.m. PT deadline to submit their 25-man active roster for Opening Day of the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers still faced multiple questions and decisions. One was made on Friday,…

Dodgers News: Keeping Austin Barnes, A.J. Ellis, Yasmani Grandal On Active Roster An Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the 2016 season with several expected regulars on the disabled list. In some cases, Brett Anderson and Andre Ethier for instance, it's been known for multiple weeks they would not be available come Opening…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Doesn’t Envision ‘Straight Platoon’ In Center Field

In their first season with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman leading a progressive-thinking front office, the Los Angeles Dodgers relied on a platoon of some sort at several positions. Those who remained largely exempt from it, when healthy, were…

Dodgers News: Austin Barnes, Louis Coleman, Charlie Culberson, Trayce Thompson Make Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the quartet of Austin Barnes, Louis Coleman, Charlie Culberson and Trayce Thompson will be on the 2016 Opening Day roster that needs to be formally submitted by 9:00 a.m. PT Sunday morning. Barnes' inclusion is…

Freeway Series Recap: Angels Complete 3-Game Sweep Of Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers reached the end of their exhibition schedule on Saturday night as they played the finale of the Freeway Series against the...

Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir, Kenta Maeda Enjoy Debuts At Dodger Stadium

Having already made their respective debuts with the Los Angeles Dodgers in early March, next on the list for Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda was pitching in Dodger Stadium. They were presented with the opportunity as the Dodgers returned to…

Dodgers Video: Albert Pujols Reminds Vin Scully Of Childhood Prank Calls

After calling one Cactus League -- when the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch on March 25 -- Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was in the booth for the first two games of the…

Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Once Again Questionable For Opening Day

With a final exhibition game to play in the Freeway Series before Opening Day of the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have limped to the starting point. Injuries throughout Spring Training ravaged the starting rotation, and soon after several…

Dodgers News: Luis Avilan, Louis Coleman Vying For Final Bullpen Spot

Having officially named Ross Stripling as their fifth starter, the next significant roster decision Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the front office face is in the bullpen. The group of relievers was largely unchanged during the offseason, with…