Daniel Starkand

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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Former Dodgers Outfielder Yasiel Puig Looking Forward To No Longer Being Platoon Player With Reds

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been a fan of platoons the last handful of years, mainly because their depth has allowed...

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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Bryce Harper Talks Have ‘Intensified’ With Phillies Believed To Be Favorites

Going into the offseason, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado were believed to be the most sought-after free agents in years and were expected...

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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Manny Machado Met With Padres For Second Time

For the second consecutive winter, the Major League Baseball free agency market has been slow-moving. With pitchers and catchers...

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts More Concerned With Corey Seager Acclimating To Playing Shortstop Than Finding Rhythm At Plate

Every Spring Training has different storylines for fans to keep an eye on, and one big one for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year will be the...

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Andrew Friedman Doesn’t See ‘Weak Spot’ On Dodgers Roster That Can Be ‘Elite’

Coming off back-to-back World Series losses, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to finally get over the...

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Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Reported To Spring Training Having Already Thrown 5 Bullpen Sessions

The 2018 season was one to forget for Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, and it all traced back to Spring Training. Coming off a career-high in innings pitched after the...

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Undecided If Russell Martin Or Austin Barnes Will Be Starting Catcher

After Yasmani Grandal left in free agency to sign with the Milwaukee Brewers, perhaps the biggest need for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason was the...

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Dodgers Spring Training Video: Clayton Kershaw Throws First Bullpen Session To Russell Martin

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the long journey they hope will lead them back to the World Series on Tuesday as pitchers and catchers reported to Camelback Ranch for,,,

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Former Dodgers Catcher A.J. Ellis Retires From Baseball To Join Padres Front Office

With the calendar turning to February, pitchers and catchers throughout the league are beginning to report for Spring Training in Arizona and Florida. Many free agents, mostly 10-plus year...

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J.T. Realmuto Trade Rumors: Marlins Wanted Gavin Lux And Dustin May, Plus Keibert Ruiz Or Will Smith From Dodgers

It took pretty much the whole offseason, but the Miami Marlins finally found a trade partner for J.T. Realmuto, dealing him to the Philadelphia Phillies...

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Not Concerned By A.J. Pollock’s Injury History

The Los Angeles Dodgers' biggest signing of the offseason came at the end of January when they inked outfielder A.J. Pollock to a four-year...

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After Release From Dodgers, Homer Bailey Signs Minor League Contract With Royals

The Kansas City Royals announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Bailey had spent his entire 12-year Major...

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