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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

Spring Training Preview: Dodgers, Angels Meet 2nd Time In 3 Days

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their success in Spring Training on Thursday with an 8-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Kenta Maeda led the way from the mound with three scoreless innings pitched, while A.J. Ellis led the attack offensively…

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Dodgers News: Farhan Zaidi Says There Isn’t Regret Over Re-Signing Brett Anderson

The Los Angeles Dodgers underwent significant changes in their starting rotation during the offseason as Zack Greinke bolted for Arizona on a six-year, $206.5 million contract. Los Angeles replaced the co-ace with Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda. However, prior to…

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Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis Hopeful Core Group Feels Sense Of Urgency

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the reigning three-time National League West champions, having accomplished the feat for the first time in franchise history. However, all the Dodgers have to show for it are fond memories of celebrating the division titles,…

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Spring Training Preview: Alex Wood Battles Indians In Debut For Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers return home to Camelback Ranch to take on the Cleveland Indians, the first matchup between the two clubs since 2014. The Dodgers came away victorious against the rival San Francisco Giants on Sunday, behind an impressive…

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Dodgers News: Zach Lee Looking To Build On Strong 2015 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers got their first look at Zach Lee this spring as the right-hander started in place of Brett Anderson on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Lee is among the handful of pitchers being…

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Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Chin-Hui Tsao

The 2015 season was a breakout year for some on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster and for others it was about redemption. Entering last season, Chin-Hui Tsao, the first Taiwanese player in Major League Baseball history, last appeared in an…

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Dodgers News: Frankie Montas Not Discouraged By Rib Surgery

During the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers' first significant move wasn't signing a marquee free-agent starting pitcher, but acquiring a trio of prospects in a three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. Los Angeles received infielder Micah…

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Baseball Prospectus Ranks Top 10 Dodgers Prospects

Behind lavish spending to jumpstart the process and a renewed focus on developing prospects, the Los Angeles Dodgers have built a championship-caliber team. The organization's crop of young talent is led by Corey Seager but also features several others who…

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Dodgers News: Joc Pederson Focused On Becoming Complete Hitter

The Los Angeles Dodgers got their long-awaited look last season at Joc Pederson, who has been pegged as the club's center fielder for years to come. Pederson began 2015 on a high note, crushing 20 home runs, collecting 40 RBIs…

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AM 570 LA Sports Announces Dodgers 2016 Spring Training Coverage Schedule

With the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Cactus League play on Thursday with an afternoon affair against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch, AM 570 LA Sports announced their Spring Training coverage schedule. The flagship station of the Dodgers radio…

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Dodgers News: Yaisel Sierra Grateful For Opportunity, Willing To Fill Any Role

After another busy offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers' front office, Feb. 25, the date of the club's first full-squad workout, marked the start of putting together the pieces of the puzzle. Additionally, the Dodgers are getting another look at…

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Dodgers News: Starting Rotation Taking Shape, But Not Yet Finalized

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with some questions to answer. Outside of wondering if Joc Pederson and/or Yasiel Puig will bounce back from their struggles in 2015, there's some uncertainty in the starting rotation. Zack Greinke's departure left…

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