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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: ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Adrian Gonzalez 8th-Best First Baseman

With award season concluded and the Hot Stove beginning to heat up as the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings draw closer, ESPN's Buster Olney is in the process of releasing his top 10 players by position group. Olney ranked Clayton…

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Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Impressed By Corey Seager’s Demeanor

Over the last few years Los Angeles Dodgers fans were told of a promising shortstop working his way up the Minor League ranks. They got their first glimpse at Corey Seager last season when the 21 year old was promoted…

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Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Jose Peraza

At the 2015 trade deadline the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-team trade with Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins to acquire pitchers Luis Avilan, Jim Johnson Mat Latos and Alex Wood. Also included in the deal was a top prospect…

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Dodgers News: Jim Tracy, Maury Wills Talk Dave Roberts Hire

The Los Angeles Dodgers managerial search came to an end Monday morning as the team announced the hire of Dave Roberts. At age 43 he becomes the youngest full-time manager in Dodgers history since the club hired Walt Alston as…

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Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Ranked 3rd Best Reliever By ESPN’s Buster Olney

The biggest concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the last two seasons in both the regular season and postseason has been their bullpen. While the bullpen collectively struggled at times in 2014 and 2015, closing out games in the…

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Dodgers News: ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Clayton Kershaw Best Starting Pitcher

Since Zack Greinke's arrival to form a two-headed monster at the top of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation, it was accepted that Clayton Kershaw still reigned supreme. However, the aces appeared to switch places in some regard last season,…

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Dodgers Rumors: Neil Rampe To Replace Stan Conte As Head Athletic Trainer

It has been a busy offseason for president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and the Los Angeles Dodgers front office thus far. The main focus was on finding the team's next manager after deciding to part ways with Don Mattingly.…

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UCLA, USC To Play In Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic

It has become a bit of a tradition every March for Dodger Stadium to play host to some of the best college baseball teams in the nation for one day. That will again be the case in 2016 when UCLA…

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Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Posts Photo In Support Of Dave Roberts

After the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Don Mattingly mutually agreed to part ways, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and his front office conducted a thorough search for the team's next manager. An estimated 10 candidates were interviewed before…

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Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Ian Thomas

When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Juan Uribe and Chris Withrow to the Atlanta Braves on May 27, they acquired utility infielder Alberto Callaspo, as well as left-handed pitchers Eric Stults and Ian Thomas. While the trade was mainly to…

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Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Noticed Significant Improvement In Zach Lee

The Los Angeles Dodgers had an injury-plagued season in 2015, particulary in their starting rotation as both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu were lost early in the year due to respective arm injuries that requires surgery. As a result, the…

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Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Calls Don Mattingly’s Departure ‘Bittersweet’

On Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers honored Veterans Day by hosting an estimated 300 service members and their families at Dodger Stadium for batting practice. Along with Dodgers legend Don Newcombe, Kenley Jansen was among those in attendance. The Dodgers'…

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