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: Luis Ortiz Joins Chris Woodward’s Staff As Rangers Hitting Coach

The Texas Rangers announced the hiring of Luis Ortiz to be the hitting coach on new manager Chris Woodward’s staff. Ortiz spent the 2018 season as the…

MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers Remain Consistently Connected To Marlins’ J.T. Realmuto

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in search of a starting catcher as Yasmani Grandal rejected their qualifying offer and opted to become a free…

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Kevin Quackenbush Signed To Minor League Contract

Heading into the offseason, one of the biggest areas the Los Angeles Dodgers needed to address was their bullpen and pitching depth. There are many big-name…

Active Duty Service Members, Veterans Step Into Dodgers Star Justin Turner’s Shoes By Taking Batting Practice At Dodger Stadium At Special Event

Many people have been to a Los Angeles Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium or watched one on television, few have stepped into the batter’s box and gotten the chance…

Braves’ Brian Snitker Wins National League Manager Of The Year, Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Finishes 6th In Voting

Major League Baseball announced the 2018 National League Manager of the Year, which saw Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker take home the award in his…

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Yasmani Grandal Rejects Qualifying Offer

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a number of free agents this offseason, with the biggest being shortstop Manny Machado…
Kenley Jansen, Dodgers

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Believes Kenley Jansen’s Struggles In 2018 Were Due To Mechanical Issues

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has established himself as one of the best relievers in all of baseball over the last decade or so, but for much of the…

Scott Boras: Dodgers Have ‘Ability To Do Whatever They Want To Do’ In MLB Free Agency

This year’s MLB free agency class has been talked about for a long time, with superstars like Bryce Harper and Manny Machado headlining it. The Los Angeles Dodgers…

Clayton Kershaw: Re-Signing With Dodgers Was ‘More Valuable’ Than Exploring Free Agency Or Joining New Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with a number of question marks after losing to the Boston Red Sox in the World Series…
Walker Buehler, Dodgers

Dodgers News: Walker Buehler Expected To Throw At Least 200 Innings During 2019 Season

In what was just his second full season off Tommy John surgery, Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Walker Buehler was pitching under an innings restriction…

MLB News: Mike Trout, J.D. Martinez And Nolan Arenado Headline Silver Slugger Award Winners As Dodgers Are Shut Out

Major League Baseball announced the list of 2018 American League and National League Silver Slugger Award winners…

Grand Central Market Pays Off Dodgers-Red Sox World Series Bet In Boston

Two of the most historic sports franchises and cities squared off in the 2018 World Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Boston Red Sox with a championship…