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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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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Perfect Game Against Cubs

On Sept. 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers needed every...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Has Expos Mascot Ejected; Gil Hodges Grand Slam & Vin Scully Returns

On Aug. 23, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium in what still stands as one of the more...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

On July 23, 1962, Brooklyn Dodgers great Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Part Of 2 Record-Setting Games; Tom Lovett Throws First No-Hitter In Franchise History

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax set a strikeout record and star in a road game at the...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Max Muncy Tells Madison Bumgarner To ‘Go Get It Out Of The Ocean’

On June 9, 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the San Francisco Giants on a Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Added To Roster & Tommy Lasorda Optioned; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record

On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Giancarlo Stanton Becomes Fourth Player To Hit Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium

On May 12, 2015, former Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player to hit a home run...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Throws No-Hitter Against Giants

On May 11, 1963, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax tossed his second of four career no-hitters...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Receives Honorary Doctor Of Laws Degree From Pepperdine

On April 26, 2008, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary broadcaster Vin Scully delivered the commencement speech...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Becomes First Pitcher With 3 Immaculate Innings

On April 18, 1964, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax tossed an immaculate inning...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signs Contract; Vin Scully Misses 2012 Home Opener & Dodger Stadium First Game

April 10 is a big day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for a couple of reasons, with the first coming back in 1947...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended

On April 9, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Tommy Lasorda, began their season with high...

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