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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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Dodgers News: Brandon Beachy Contract Details

Along with Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the Los Angeles Dodgers recently announced the signing of 29-year-old Brandon Beachy to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that includes incentives. When the Dodgers signed Beachy to a one-year deal prior to last…

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Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir Reflects On Journey Back To Majors

The Los Angeles Dodgers may not have re-signed Zack Greinke or signed any of the marquee free-agent starting pitchers that were once available, but they've managed to round out their rotation with cost-effective and quality additions in Scott Kazmir and…

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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda’s Shares Goals For 2016

On Thursday the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda to an eight-year deal that is heavily incentive-based. The deal guarantees Maeda $25 million over the eight-year span, and he reportedly can earn as more than…

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Dodgers Rumors: Jose Peraza Was Included In Aroldis Chapman Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers were close to acquiring Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman at the Winter Meetings, but the deal was put on hold as Chapman is currently being investigated by Major League Baseball for an alleged domestic violence incident…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Prefers To Develop Frankie Montas As Starting Pitcher

On Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. The prospect-heavy deal netted the Dodgers second baseman Micah Johnson, right-hander Frankie Montas and outfielder Trayce Thompson from the White Sox. Cincinnati…

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Dodgers Rumors: George Lombard To Be Named First Base Coach

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have had manager Dave Roberts in place for just over three weeks, the coaching staff remains somewhat of a work in progress. As it stands, the only holdover from Don Mattingly's tenure with the Dodgers…

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Dodgers Acquire Frankie Montas In 3-Team Trade With Reds And White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers awoke from a relatively quiet offseason on Wendesday by completing a three-team trade with the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox. The prospect-heavy deal nets the Dodgers second baseman Micah Johnson, right-hander Frankie Montas and outfielder…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Talks Losing Zack Greinke To Diamondbacks

Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings came and went with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a notoriously active organization under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, still searching for Zack Greinke's replacement. Greinke stunned the baseball world by agreeing to a six-year,…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman See Value In Chase Utley

The lone move made official by the Los Angeles Dodgers during Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings was re-signing Chase Utley on a one-year contract. The veteran second baseman was first acquired in August and played a key role for…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Calls Hisashi Iwakuma ‘Top Of Rotation’ Pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't take long to begin the process of moving forward after losing Zack Greinke to the Arizona Diamondbacks. A mere two days later, the Dodgers and Hisashi Iwakum reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract.…

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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Didn’t Tell Andrew Friedman Clubhouse Issue Existed

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost one of their two aces when free agent Zack Greinke elected to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona interrupted a bidding war between the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants to sign Greinke to a six-year,…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Explains Decision Against In-Season Zack Greinke Extension Talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers were surprisingly outbid by the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks for free-agent starting pitcher Zack Greinke as Arizona signed him to a six-year, $206.5 million deal. The Diamondbacks took control of what was believed to be bidding…

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