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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MLB Trade Rumors: Indians Insisting On ‘Chris Sale-Level’ Return For Corey Kluber Or Trevor Bauer; Talks With Dodgers Remain ‘Serious’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to trade talks with the Cleveland Indians for a starting pitcher, specifically Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer, seemingly all...

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Dodgers News: Caleb Ferguson Thankful To Learn From Veterans Clayton Kershaw & Rich Hill

Los Angeles Dodgers young left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson came out of nowhere in 2018 to become one of the team's best relievers in the second half of the...

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Dodgers Rumors: Paulo Orlando Signed To Minor League Contract

For the last several years, one of the biggest strength in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization has been outfield depth throughout all levels...

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Baseball America Ranks Keibert Ruiz No. 1 On Dodgers Top 10 Prospects List For 2019 Season

Keiber Ruiz was rated the top Los Angeles Dodgers prospect for the 2019 season by Baseball America. It’s his first such honor, with the 20-year-old supplanting Walker...

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Dodgers News: Alex Verdugo Hires MVP Sports Group As New Representation

The Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason has been rather quiet to this point as their only significant moves have been signing relief pitcher Joe Kelly and trading Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood and...

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MLB Free Agency Rumors: Nationals Have Met With Bryce Harper ‘Multiple Times;’ Continue To Have Interest

The top free agent available this winter, Bryce Harper, is still available on the open market and it remains a complete mystery what team he intends to sign with or even who...

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MLB Free Agency Rumors: White Sox Not Willing To Offer More Than 7-Year Contract For Manny Machado Or Bryce Harper

The calendar has turned to 2019, and the two biggest free agents available this winter, Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, have still yet to find new homes. Both players...

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Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Shane Peterson Signed To Minor League Contract With Spring Training Invitation

The holiday season has come and gone, so with the calendar shifting to 2019, the Major League Baseball free agent and trade fronts should begin to pick back up for the...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Cody Bellinger

Coming off a record-setting Rookie of the Year season, expectations were high for Cody Bellinger going into 2018 as he figured to help anchor the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. While he went through...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Walker Buehler

Going into the 2018 season, Walker Buehler was the top prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, although he had yet to have success at the...

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MLB Free Agent Rumors: Yasmani Grandal Rejected 4-Year, $60 Million Contract Offer From Mets

Perhaps the thinnest position in all of baseball is catcher, and one of the best in the league is currently on the free agent market in Yasmani Grandal, who spent the last four seasons with the Los...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Justin Turner

Justin Turner had a career season for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017, developing into one of the best and most reliable hitters in all of baseball. Turner went into the 2018 season looking to repeat that, but...

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