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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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Adrian Gonzalez Calls Dodgers ‘Deepest Team In Baseball’

With Spring Training and Opening Day seemingly around the corner, the intrigue that lies within the National League West...

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts To Meet With Every Player During Spring Training

Change for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason began at the top with the club and former manager Don Mattingly mutually agreeing to go their separate ways last October. After a thorough search, Dave Roberts was hired as Mattingly's replacement…

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Dodgers Spring Training: New Jersey And Alternate Cap For 2016 Unveiled

As the final offseason dominos continue to fall into place, baseball is just around the corner. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch for Spring Training on Feb. 19. Position players are due in camp…

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Dodgers News: L.A. City Councilmember Files Motion To Name Street After Vin Scully

UPDATE (Jan. 28, 2:05 p.m. PT): Los Angeles City councilman Gil Cedillo will make the motion to rename Elysian Park Avenue to Vin Scully Avenue for vote during Friday's City Council meeting. “There’s no better way to recognize such an…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Says Losing Zack Greinke ‘Hurts Big’

When Zack Greinke became a free agent this offseason, many expected the Los Angeles Dodgers to re-sign him. That nearly came to fruition as Greinke appeared to be in the home stretch of making his decision when the Arizona Diamondbacks…

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MLB News: National League To Avoid Designated Hitter And Stick With ‘Status Quo’

The Major League Baseball owners' meetings took place last week, with a few key issues dominating the discussions. Arguably the biggest matter presented was the National League moving to include the designated hitter. The DH was introduced in the American…

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Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Howie Kendrick

Last offseason after the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Andrew Friedman to be their president of baseball operations, he made an immediate splash by trading All-star second baseman Dee Gordon to the Miami Marlins. In return for Gordon, Dan Haren and…

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Dodgers News: Maury Wills Believes Hall Of Fame Induction Will Come

Earlier this month Ken Griffey Jr. and former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Mike Piazza were the lone players voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the 2015 class. Griffey, who was eligible for the first time in his career,…

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MLB Rumors: Diamondbacks Looking To Trade Second Baseman

In similar fashion to what transpired with available starting pitchers this offseason, the free-agent market for position players has progressed slowly. While the likes of Chris Davis, Daniel Murphy and Justin Upton having come off the board, a few big…

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Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Prefers To Keep DH Out Of National League

As the Major League Baseball owners began their annual meetings on Wednesday, a major talking point in the sport is carrying over the designated hitter to the National League. There were recently rumblings of "momentum" being generated for the DH…

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MLB News: Rule Change For Slides Into Second Base Being Discussed

With the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing the New York Mets, 2-1, in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series, they were threatening to tie the game with runners on the corners and…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Praises Adrian Gonzalez And Corey Seager

This offseason has far gone as planned for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who at one point were more recognized for their failed trades and signings than actual acquisitions. After getting through the qualifying offer process with their three eligible players,…

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