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: Ron Roenicke Joining Angels As Third Base Coach

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Wednesday the hiring of Ron Roenicke as third base coach. In corresponding moves, Gary DiSarcina moves from third base to first base coach, while Alfredo Griffin was named infield coach. Roenicke becomes…

Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Unlikely To Become Diamondbacks Hitting Coach

During a press conference to discuss parting with Don Mattingly as manager, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed coaches' contracts expired at season's end. Friedman didn't rule out any of the staff returning under the new…

MLB Rumors: Darren O’Day Seeking 4-Year Contract

When Andrew Friedman was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers as president of baseball operations in November 2014, he stressed the importance of having pitching depth. While Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi made a concerted effort to upgrade the…

Dodgers Rumors: Manager Search Down To Gabe Kapler And Dave Roberts

When the Los Angeles Dodgers parted with Don Mattingly as manager on Oct. 22, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi spoke of finding a manager who had strong leadership skills. Neither specifically named any…

Dodgers News: Brett Anderson Not Concerned By Managerial Vacancy

Similar to what held true last year, many are expecting the Los Angeles Dodgers to make a splash in free agency. However, unlike in 2014, the Dodgers at this point do not have a manager in place. A mutual parting…

Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Believes He Was ‘Long Shot’ For Manager’s Position

Outside of Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stating he hopes to have a manager in place by the Winter Meetings, which begin Dec. 7, and general manager Farhan Zaidi later reiterating that notion, there's little known…

Dallas Keuchel Snaps Clayton Kershaw’s Streak Of Warren Spahn Awards

Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel was named the 2015 Warren Spahn Award winner, which is given annually to best left-handed pitcher in the Majors. The award is presented by the Oklahoma Sports Council in the home state of Spahn, a…

Joe Maddon Named NL Manager Of The Year; Don Mattingly Ties For 5th

Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was named the 2015 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Maddon received 18 first-place votes, and 11 and 1 second and third-place votes to finish with 124 points. St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike…

Dodgers News: John Shoemaker Receives Mike Coolbaugh Award

Minor League baseball announced Tuesday it has selected Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League manager John Shoemaker as the recipient of the eighth annual Mike Coolbaugh Award. Shoemaker managed the Dodgers' rookie affiliate Ogden Raptors to a 43-33 record in 2015,…

Dodgers News: Kershaw’s Challenge Hosting Second Annual Benefit Concert

As great as Clayton Kershaw is on the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's important to recognize his efforts off the field, along with his wife Ellen, through their charity Kershaw's Challenge. The couple is involved in several charitable…

More From Joe Davis On Joining Dodgers, Moving To Los Angeles, Vin Scully, & Other Notes

PAGES: 1 | 2 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced last week the addition of play-by-play broadcaster Joe Davis to the Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA television booth. Davis, 27, will call 50 road games during the 2016 season. He has…

Dodgers News: Brett Anderson Rejected Multiyear Offers To Accept Qualifying Offer

Free agency for the Los Angeles Dodgers began this offseason with Brett Anderson, Howie Kendrick and Jimmy Rollins hitting the open market the morning after the World Series concluded. Zack Greinke soon entered the fray by opting out of the…