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
Sandy-koufax

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Perfect Game Against Cubs

On September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Has Mascot Ejected During 22-inning Game With Montreal Expos

This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Has Expos Mascot Ejected; Gil Hodges Grand Slam & Vin Scully Returns

On Aug. 23, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium in what still stands as…
Dodgers News: Assemblyman Mike Gatto Introduces Resolution To Name Part Of Interstate 210 After Jackie Robinson

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

On July 23, 1962 Brooklyn Dodgers great Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall…
Sandy Koufax

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Part Of 2 Record-Setting Games; Tom Lovett Throws First No-Hitter In Franchise History

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax set a strikeout record and star in a road game at the…
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy gestures after hitting a home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner

This Day In Dodgers History: Max Muncy Tells Madison Bumgarner To ‘Go Get It Out Of The Ocean’

On June 9, 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the San Francisco Giants on a Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park…
Tommy Lasorda, Sandy Koufax

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Added To Roster & Tommy Lasorda Optioned; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record

On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make…
Giancarlo Stanton

This Day In Dodgers History: Giancarlo Stanton Becomes Fourth Player To Hit Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium

On May 12, 2015, former Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player to hit a home run…
Sandy Koufax

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Throws No-Hitter Against Giants

On May 11, 1963, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax tossed his second of four career no-hitters…
Vin Scully

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Receives Honorary Doctor Of Laws Degree From Pepperdine

On April 26, 2008, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary broadcaster Vin Scully delivered the commencement speech…
Don Newcombe

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Wins First Ever Cy Young Award

On Nov. 27, 1956, Brooklyn Dodgers starting pitcher Don Newcombe was named the first ever Cy Young Award…
Tyler Anderson

Dodgers News: Tyler Anderson Named To NL All-Star Team As Replacement To Giants’ Carlos Rodónn

Major League Baseball announced that Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson has been added to the National League…
Dodger Stadium view, 2018 NLDS

This Day In Dodgers History: Win Over Nationals Breaks MLB Record For Consecutive Home Victories To Begin Season

On May 6, 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals to break a Major League Baseball…