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 Rumors: Alex Anthopoulos To Join Front Office

For as much as the Los Angeles Dodgers have worked to put a competitive and well-rounded team together, they've seemingly aimed to do the same in the front office. Beginning with the Guggenheim group's purchase of the Dodgers, team president…

Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Agreement Delayed Due To Elbow Concern

After weeks of a grueling and frustrating offseason with little to show for roster improvement, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to add starting pitchers to their rotation on back-to-back days. First was the club announcing the signing of Scott Kazmir…

MLB Rumors: Diamondbacks, Howie Kendrick Engaged In Ongoing Discussions

Despite several of the marquee starting pitchers already signed to new contracts, the free-agent market has continued to progress slowly for position players. Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Gordon, Howie Kendrick and Justin Upton are among the position players still available as…

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Places Importance On Celebrating Moments Amid High Expectations

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a third consecutive National League West division title last season, but again fell short of reaching or winning the World Series. For Clayton Kershaw, as great and dominant as he's been, his success generally included…

Purchase Dodgers Spring Training Single-Game Tickets On Discount Through Jan. 10

With the calendar turning to 2016 last week, the dreaded baseball offseason is nearing its conclusion with players reporting next month. Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers are due at Camelback Ranch by Feb. 19, with position players expected to…

Dodgers News: J.P. Howell Impressed By Kenley Jansen

While the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has often been referred to as the club's Achilles' heel over the past three seasons, Kenley Jansen has largely been exempt from the criticism. A former catcher, Jansen's transition to the bullpen has been…

Dodgers News: Surplus Of Left-Handed Starting Pitchers Not Viewed As Negative

Without a rule dictating as much, one glance around Major League Baseball and it's evident starting rotations are primarily dominated by right-handers. Clayton Kershaw has given the Dodgers a lefty at the top of their rotation and in 2013 the…

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Values Friendship With J.P. Howell

After Brandon League blew two of four save opportunities in June 2013, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager had little choice but to replace League with Kenley Jansen as the club's closer. Jansen, a former catcher, signed with the Dodgers as…

Dodgers News: Bob Geren Looking Forward To Coaching With Dave Roberts

After mutually agreeing to part ways with Don Mattingly in October, the Los Angeles Dodgers launched an extensive search for their new manager that lasted nearly one month and culminated with the hire of Dave Roberts. During the weeks between…

Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract Has $25 Million Guarantee

One day after announcing the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly reached an agreement with Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda. The Hiroshima Carp posted Maeda for the maximum $20 million fee in…

Dodgers News: L.A. Comfortable With Opt-Out Clause In Scott Kazmir’s Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers took the first step in officially addressing their need for starting pitching by signing Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract on Wednesday. The deal calls for Kazmir, who turns 32 years old on Jan. 24, to…

Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract ‘Complicated’ With Bonuses

Up to Wednesday when the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the club had largely been left on the outside looking in as it pertained to free-agent starting pitchers. Los Angeles…