Daniel Starkand

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Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com, Daniel also writes for LakersNation.com. Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
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Dodgers Rumors: MLB Not Investigating For Potential International Signings & Scouting Misconduct

There have been rumblings throughout the league in recent months that the Los Angeles Dodgers were among the teams being investigated by MLB for potential international signing…

Dodgers Rumors: Joc Pederson, Kiké Hernandez & 4 Others Receive More Than Projected Salary; Yimi Garcia Signs For Less In Avoiding Arbitration

Friday marked the deadline for arbitration-eligible players and teams to exchange salary figures on contracts for the 2019 season, and for the 12th consecutive year, the Los Angeles Dodgers were…

MLB Trade Rumors: Reds Join Dodgers & Padres In Pursuit Of Marlins Catcher J.T. Realmuto

All offseason long, the Miami Marlins have made it clear that they are continuing with their rebuild by shopping All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto…
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Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Confident Dodgers Have Potential To Be More Consistent Than 2018 Roster

Coming off back-to-back losses in the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field in 2019 looking to get over that final hump and win the last game of the season…

Yasmani Grandal Ranked Top-10 Catcher For 2019 Season By MLB Network’s The Shredder

MLB Network released their ranking top 10 catchers going into the 2019 season, and former Los Angeles Dodgers backstop Yasmani Grandal checked in at No. 3 on The Shredder’s list. MLB…

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Feeling Healthy After 2nd Heart Surgery, Changed Diet & Will Be Able To Travel To Colorado During 2019 Season

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen suffered a big health scare last August while the team was playing in Colorado against the Rockies, having to fly back to home due to…
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Dodgers Sign Outfielder A.J. Pollock To Four-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced on Thursday that they have signed free agent outfielder A.J. Pollock…
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MLB Trade Rumors: Marlins’ J.T. Realmuto Talks ‘Gaining Momentum’ With Dodgers And Padres Most Involved

After Yasmani Grandal left to sign with the Milwaukee Brewers in free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers were without a catcher to pair…

MLB Rumors: As Interest In Manny Machado Picks Up, Padres Remain In Talks With Marlins For J.T. Realmuto Trade

All offseason long, one of the hottest commodities on the trade market has been Miami Marlins All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto. Despite widespread interest, he has not yet been…

MLB Rumors: Talks Held To Revert To 15-Day Disabled List, Increase Time Optioned Players Must Spend In Minor Leagues

Two years ago, Major League Baseball made a significant rule change by changing the minimum stint on the disabled list to 10 days as opposed to 15. The modification ended up being…
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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Dodgers Sign Former Diamondbacks Outfielder A.J. Pollock

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to almost all of the big-name free agents this offseason, although to this point president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman had not…

Dodgers Rumors: A.J. Pollock Viewed As Primary Center Fielder, Joc Pederson Trade Not Considered Imminent

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen their outfield picture go from surplus at the outset of the offseason to perhaps a position of need after the team included Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig in…