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
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 of…
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…
Sandy-koufax

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Becomes First Pitcher With 3 Immaculate Innings

On April 18, 1964, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax tossed an immaculate inning…
Dodgers Select California-based Sculptor Branly Cadet To Create Jackie Robinson Statue

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signs Contract; Vin Scully Misses 2012 Home Opener & Dodger Stadium First Game

April 10 is a big day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for a couple of reasons, with the first coming back in 1947…
Fernando Valenzuela

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended

On April 9, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Tommy Lasorda, began their season with high…
Chan Ho Park

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Calls Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run, Chan Ho Park Becomes First Korean MLB Player & Adrián González Sets Home Run Mark

April 8 is a memorable date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for multiple reasons, including in 1994 when Chan Ho…
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This Day In Dodgers History: Record-Setting Shutout Of Padres

On April 4, 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers traveled south to take on the San Diego Padres on Opening Day and came…