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Eric Avakian

Eric Avakian is a journalist from Burbank, Calif., serving as a staff writer at DodgerBlue.com. Eric was a June 2016 graduate from the Business Administration department at Cal Poly Pomona. Eric also serves as a staff writer at Lakersnation.com and previously served as a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. Contact: Eric@mediumlargela.com
498 Articles

Dodgers Rumors: Dale Thayer Signed To Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers made minor tweaks in their bullpen during the offseason with the signings of Joe Blanton and Louis Coleman. Blanton was added as a long reliever, while Coleman beat out Louis Avilan for the final spot in…

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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Taking Daily Approach For Final Season

When baseball fans think of the Los Angeles Dodgers and everything the storied franchise has to offer, one voice and name resonates with all -- Vin Scully. The icon has been with the organization since their time in Brooklyn, and…

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Freeway Series Preview: Dodgers Face Angels In Final Tuneup Before 2016 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have at least reached the end point of what's been an interesting Spring Training. First-year manager Dave Roberts hit the ground running, only to incur several bumps along the way as injuries hit the roster. Having…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Focused On Keeping Carl Crawford Healthy

Suffice to say, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not have the Spring Training they envisioned under first-year manager Dave Roberts. Injuries to several key contributors throughout camp forced the Dodgers to adjust and readjust their plans heading into the 2016…

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Freeway Series Preview: Kenta Maeda Makes Dodger Stadium Debut Vs. Angels

With Opening Day of the 2016 season around the corner, the Los Angeles Dodgers play their final exhibition home game Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In the opener of the Freeway Series on Thursday, the Dodgers…

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Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir Pleased With Results From Spring Training

While the Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with some question marks in their starting rotation, Scott Kazmir, generally speaking, was not part of them. The veteran left-hander figured to slot in behind Clayton Kershaw and with Kenta Maeda, offset…

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Dodgers News: Louis Coleman Using Previous Success To Fuel Confidence

When the Los Angeles Dodgers reported for Spring Training this year, the bullpen was largely unchanged from the 2015 season. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman didn't view it as a negative, despite the group's inconsistency, believing experienced gained would…

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Spring Training Preview: Clayton Kershaw’s Final Tuneup In Cy-Young Matchup With Corey Kluber

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in the final stretch of their exhibition, as they prepare for their opener April 4 against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are coming off a loss to the San Diego Padres, despite mounting…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Pleased With Ross Stripling’s Start

After the numerous injuries the Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with throughout Spring Training, their best-laid plans for the starting rotation were thrown out the window. First-year manager Dave Roberts conceded at one point the growing list of injuries was…

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Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Progressing Toward Throwing Live BP

Coming into Spring Training, the Los Angeles Dodgers were in position to hold a competition for the fifth starter job. The rotation that lost Zack Greinke boasted plenty of depth, aided in part by the signings of Scott Kazmir and…

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Spring Training Preview: Ross Stripling Looks To Enter 5th Starter Competition

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to audition pitchers for the fifth and final spot in the starting rotation, different names have produced mixed results. Although he's largely on the outside looking in, Ross Stripling has the opportunity to throw…

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Spring Training Preview: Clayton Kershaw Battles Chris Sale On 28th Birthday

The Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the Chicago White Sox, their Camelback Ranch co-tenant, for the third time this spring. Sunday's contest is a matchup between two premier southpaws in Clayton Kershaw and fellow ace Chris Sale. Just as…

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