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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Michael Conforto Grateful For Conversations With Dave Roberts

Several weeks before the MLB trade deadline arrived on July 31, it was reported the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the market for a left-handed hitting outfielder. The implication was such a position player would effectively replace Michael Conforto, who…

Mookie Betts: Home Run Against Padres Felt Like ‘Finally I Did Something Good’

Just over one week has passed since Mookie Betts publicly shared he's taken on a new mindset of no longer worrying about his overall season and instead focusing on contributing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a specific moment. It's…

Dodgers News: Blake Snell ‘Surprised’ By Padres’ Aggressiveness

Blake Snell had a bit of an atypical start and he received plenty of early help from Will Smith on Saturday night to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to their fifth shutout win of the season. Snell got through six…

Washington Nationals Claim Julian Fernández Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Washington Nationals claimed Julian Fernández off waivers two days after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nationals optioned Fernández to Triple-A Rochester. Fernández was DFA'd in order to make room on the 40-man roster…

Recap: Dodgers Hit 3 Home Runs To Sweep Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers squandered a four-run lead but were rescued by Mookie Betts delivering what held as a game-winning home run to complete a sweep of the San Diego Padres with their 5-4 victory. In similar fashion to Saturday…

Clayton Kershaw: Dodgers Playing Key Games Against Padres, But Plenty Of Time To Decide NL West

Clayton Kershaw for so long throughout his career was relied on to extend momentum the Los Angeles Dodgers had or stop a losing streak and help the team get back on track. Although no longer an ace, the 37-year-old found…

Recap: Blake Snell’s Scoreless Start Helps Dodgers Reclaim NL West Lead

Blake Snell and Dylan Cease both had a peculiar start to the night, and it was the Los Angeles Dodgers who capitalized on that en route to a 6-0 win over the San Diego Padres. Snell allowed three hits in…

Dodgers Injury Update: Brock Stewart Likely Not Returning Until September

Modest activity from the Los Angeles Dodgers trade deadline saw them address their need for a right-handed relief pitcher by acquiring Brock Stewart in a deal that sent James Outman to the Minnesota Twins. The Dodgers also traded for Alex…

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernández Trying To Salvage Season By Being ‘Consistent’

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers statistically have boasted one of the best offenses in baseball this season, the group has underperformed of late and multiple players are enduring a down year. Among them is Teoscar Hernández, who played a key…

Buddy Kennedy Joins Dodgers Roster With Max Muncy Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with Grade 1 right oblique strain and added Buddy Kennedy to their active roster prior to Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Muncy's latest injury comes as…

Recap: Clayton Kershaw Shuts Down Padres To Help Dodgers Tie For 1st Place In NL West

Even if only for one night, the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to stop their slide and move back into a tie for first place in the National League West with a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres. They received…

Mookie Betts: Dodgers Can’t Make Padres Series ‘More Than It Is’

Plenty has been made when the Los Angeles Dodgers have faced the San Diego Padres over recent years, with some declaring a rivalry due to increased levels of tension and three meetings in the postseason since 2020. There is plenty…