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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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Hesitant To Have Josh Byrnes Replace Farhan Zaidi Because Of Importance To Scouting & Player Development

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a key member of their front office this offseason as general manager Farhan Zaidi was hired to be the president...

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MLB Free Angecy: Yusei Kikuchi To Be Posted By Seibu Lions

The Seibu Lions of the Nippon Baseball League announced they will begin the posting process for Japanese left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on Monday...

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Dodgers News: Zac Rosscup, Erik Goeddel Released From Organization

The Los Angeles Dodgers have released relief pitchers Zac Rosscup and Erik Goeddel from the organization. Both players were recently designated for assignment to make room...

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Dodgers Free Agent Manny Machado Won’t Factor In League Preference When Deciding On Team To Sign With

A couple of the biggest free agent contracts in Major League history may be signed this winter as superstars Manny Machado and Bryce Harper are both currently...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Zac Rosscup

Every Major League Baseball team has a left-handed reliever who specializes in getting left-handed hitters out, and for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018, that was...

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Maintains Contract Extension With Dave Roberts Will Get Completed

Very few managers have had the success that Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts has in his first three seasons at the helm. He's won the National League West in...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Breyvic Valera

Utility infielder Breyvic Valera went through quite the journey in 2018, as he played for three different teams. The 26-year-old began the season in the St. Louis Cardinals...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Andrew Toles

Outfielder Andrew Toles came out of nowhere for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016, going from being out of baseball completely the year before...

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Dodgers Acquire Drew Finley From Yankees For Tim Locastro

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Drew Finley from the New York Yankees in exchange for Tim Locastro, who was recently designated for assignment...

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MLB Free Agency News: Former Dodgers Catcher Yasmani Grandal Leaves Legacy Agency For Wasserman

For the last four seasons, Yasmani Grandal of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been one of the best offensive catchers in baseball...

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Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Adam Liberatore

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten valuable production from a number of relievers over the last few years, and one of those has been...

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Dodgers Release Tom Koehler; Erik Goeddel, Zac Rosscup & Tim Locastro Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they have designated Erik Goeddel, Zac Rosscup and Tim Locastro for assignment, while also giving Tom Koehler his...

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