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: Maury Wills To Receive Player Lifetime Achievement Award

Dating back to the Dodgers' time in Brooklyn, several iconic players have come through the organization. One such player is Maury Wills, who played 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and won an MVP Award in 1962. Wills signed…

Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Praises Dee Gordon’s 2015 Season

When Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi joined the organization last season they quickly worked to retool the roster. One of those significant changes was trading All-star second baseman Dee Gordon, Dan…

Dodgers News: Joc Pederson May Be Assigned Personal Hitting Coach

By now Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson's struggles in the second half of the 2015 season have been discussed and dissected ad nauseam. Looking beyond Pederson's pedestrian .230 batting average in the first half, he had a .364…

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Pleased With Pitching Depth In Triple-A Oklahoma City

When Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman joined the organization a year ago, he emphasized the importance of pitching depth throughout the organization in his introductory press conference. Last offseason and throughout the 2015 season, Friedman and…

Dodgers News: Dave Martinez Comments On Managerial Interview

Entering Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain the lone club in the Majors without a manager in place. After announcing a mutual separation with Don Mattingly on Oct. 22, the Dodgers have conducted a search believed to include up to…

Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Reserving Judgement On 2016 Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was at Dodger Stadium on Saturday hosting the Bat 4 Hope Celebrity Softball Game, a benefit for Padres Contra El Cancer, a charity he has been involved with since 2012. At the event,…

Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Viewed As ‘Intriguing Option’ By Cubs

Surprising no one, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke opted out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract, becoming a free agent at 32 years old. Greinke previously expressed an interest in returning with the…

Dodgers News: Vin Scully Looking Forward To Seeing Development Of Pederson, Seager

Even though the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the New York Mets in the National League Division Series, the future still looks bright in Los Angeles as they have a strong nucleus of young players on the roster and in…

Dodgers News: Assistant Athletic Trainer Nancy Flynn Patterson Resigns

It was an injury-riddled season for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015, beginning with starting pitchers Brandon McCarhty and Hyun-Jin Ryu both lost by May to respective season-ending surgeries. The injury bug never subsided as the season wore on, with…

Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez Undergoes Arthroscopic Surgery

As was announced Tuesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernandez underwent surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday in Los Angeles. The 30-minute arthroscopic clean up of the right shoulder was done by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Hernandez will begin…

Dodgers Rumors: Gabe Kapler Leading Candidate For Managerial Position

When the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Don Mattingly in 2011 to be their manager, it was without Mattingly holding any previous managerial experience in the Majors. Although the Dodgers were not able to win a World Series during Mattingly's his…

Dodgers News: Don Mattingly Confident Zack Greinke Will Opt Out

The two biggest questions for the Los Angeles Dodgers going into the offseason are whether or not president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and his front office would retain Don Mattingly as, and Zack Greinke's future with the club should…