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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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...

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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,…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Placed On Disabled List

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 25-man roster to start the 2016 season, and in doing so they also placed eight players on the disabled list retroactive to March 25. The group joined Brandon McCarthy and Frankie Montas, who were…

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Dodgers News: Brett Anderson Placed On 60-Day Disabled List

With the Los Angeles Dodgers opening the season on Monday against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, several players were officially placed on the disabled list to begin the season. One was Brett Anderson, who as a result of…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Using Interesting Methods To Inspire Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers won three consecutive division titles for the first time in franchise history and reached the National League Championship Series in 2013 under former manager Don Mattingly. However, in those three years, the Dodgers won just a…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Feels ‘Lucky’ To Have Yasiel Puig On Roster

As Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig worked to lose weight at the request of president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, he was the subject of some trade rumors and an ongoing Major League Baseball investigation. The Dodgers elected…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts To Provide Justin Turner With Ample Rest

This spring was far from the easiest for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as they dealt with a plethora of injuries. They were initially confined to the starting rotation, but then position players began to fall victim to the injury bug.…

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