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 Holds Orioles Scoreless In Unexpected Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into their road trip planning on having Shohei Ohtani start in the middle game of a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he was scratched from the outing due to feeling under the weather. Ohtani…

Recap: Tanner Scott Gives Up Walk-Off Home Run To Orioles Rookie

The Los Angeles Dodgers had another lackluster offensive performance and saw their losing streak reach four games as they fell 2-1 to the Baltimore Orioles in walk-off fashion. The Orioles are on a four-game winning streak, having just swept the…

Dodgers News: Tommy Edman To Focus On Center Field During Rehab Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the final month of the regular season with Michael Kopech and Hyeseong Kim back on their roster, but still awaiting the returns of Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Brock Stewart and Alex Vesia. Edman began a…

Recap: Mookie Betts Hits Home Run, Dodgers Swept By Pirates

Blake Snell was hurt by self-inflicted mistakes and the Los Angeles Dodgers remained stuck in a rut offensively as they suffered a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series finale. Prior to this week at PNC Park, the…

Dodgers Roster: Alexis Díaz Designated For Assignment

Alexis Díaz was designated for assignment on Thursday as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers selecting the contract of Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Alex Freeland was optioned back to the Minors in order to add Rortvedt to the…

Dodgers Draft Pick Sam Horn To Miss ‘Extended Period’ With Mizzou Tigers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 draft class featured several intriguing selections, including Sam Horn, who was taken out of the University of Missouri. Horn was drafted by the Dodgers in the 17th round and received a $497,500 signing bonus. Any…

Dodgers Injuries: Will Smith Removed From Pirates Game Due To Hand Contusion

The Los Angeles Dodgers have counted on getting healthy for the final month of the regular season and into October, but now have a new injury concern with Will Smith. He was removed in the third inning of Wednesday's game…

Dodgers Change Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Start Due To Illnes

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the start of their road trip with Clayton Kershaw, Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell lined up to start during the three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It figured to represent an opportunity for the…

Recap: Dodgers Shut Out By Pirates For 2nd Consecutive Series Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers came up empty on several opportunities Wednesday night and suffered a 3-0 shutout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's the Dodgers' eighth shutout loss of the season and their third such defeat since August. It's left…

Michael Kopech Excited For Opportunity To Make Impact With Dodgers

Between starting the season on the injured list and then needing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, Michael Kopech has appeared in just nine games for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year. Kopech's knee surgery was…

Recap: Dodgers Bullpen Struggles In Loss To Pirates

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame an early deficit but their bullpen wasn't able to keep the Pittsburgh Pirates off the board late, resulting in a 9-7 loss to start the road trip. Five Pirates batters reached base safely in the…

Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Heaney Signed To Minor League Contract

Unlike the last few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be in strong position in terms of pitching as the playoffs draw near. They did lose Evan Phillips for the season due to Tommy John surgery, and Brusdar Graterol…