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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Four Dodgers Named To ESPN Baseball Tonight Top 100 Players For 2016

While much was made of the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system during the offseason and their growing crop of talented prospects, their Major League...

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Calls Dave Roberts’ Personality ‘Infectious’

After another postseason run fell short of reaching or winning the World Series, Don Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to...

Dodgers News: Howie Kendrick Has Successful Beginning To Rehab Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the season without several expected regulars, including starting second baseman Howie Kendrick, who was...

Dodgers News: Sam LeCure Signed To Minor League Contract

One aspect Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has stressed since taking over the team after the...

Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Felt Pressure To Build On Momentum

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda's Major League debut could not have gone any more perfect, as the Japanese native not only tossed...

Preview: Kenta Maeda Makes Dodgers Debut In Series Finale Against Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a hot start this season, outscoring the San Diego Padres, 18-0, in the first two games. The Dodgers have shutout their opponents in two straight games to start the season for just…

Dodgers Injury Update: Grandal, Kendrick On Track For 2016 Home Opener; Ryu To Throw Simulated Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2016 season by placing eight players on the disabled list, bringing their overall number of players on the DL to 10. Nonetheless, the banged-up Dodgers have started the year 2-0 and outscored the San…

Dodgers News: Stan Kasten Values More Postseason Opportunities, Long-Term Success

One theme or philosophy that occasionally tends to crop up across professional sports is mortgaging the future for the opportunity to win over a one- or two-year window. Simply put, going "all in." It's what the Arizona Diamondbacks essentially did…

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Won’t Discuss Contract Extension During Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the 2016 with a rout of the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Monday afternoon. Their 15-0 win is the largest blowout victory record in Major League Baseball history on Opening Day. Given the…

Opening Day Preview: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers Face Padres At Petco Park

The 2016 offseason is officially over as the Los Angeles Dodgers are in San Diego to face the Padres for Opening Day. For the sixth consecutive time, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw gets the start on Opening Day. Kershaw has started…

Six New Dodgers On 2016 Opening Day Active Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin the 2016 season late Monday afternoon against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. With that, it puts the an end to...

Dodgers News: Josh Ravin Placed On Disabled List

Coinciding with formally announcing their 25-man active roster for Opening Day of the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-handed reliever Josh Ravin on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25. Eight players were placed on the DL,…