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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: Honeycutt Confident Greinke Will Age Similar To Maddux

Barring Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreeing on a contract extension, it was all but certain the right-hander would opt out of the remaining three years on his contract after the 2015 season. Greinke proceeded to have a…

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Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Recovering Well From Shoulder Surgery

Facing pressure as being the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Dodgers' return in their trade of Matt Kemp, Yasmani Grandal had a tremendous first half in 2015, culminating with his first trip to the All-Star Game. Along with quickly growing…

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MLB News: Bud Black Join Angels Front Office As Special Assistant

UPDATE (Nov. 24, 3:35 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim officially announced the hiring of former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black as special assistant to Angels general manager Billy Eppler. Black was once believed to be a…

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Dodgers 2015 Player Review: Brandon McCarthy

One of Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman's first moves last offseason after joining the franchise was signing right-handed starter Brandon McCarthy to a four-year, $48 million deal. While many questioned the signing given some of his…

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Dodgers Photo: Kiké Hernandez Makes Free Agent Pitch To Zack Greinke

Coming off the best season of his career, Zack Greinke opted out of the remaining three years and $71 million on his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Greinke was among three players the Dodgers extended a qualifying offer to…

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Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Declines Qualifying Offer

To no surprise, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke rejected the one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, the club announced shortly after Friday's 2 p.m. PT deadline. Like Greinke, Howie Kendrick also rejected the qualifying offer. However, Brett Anderson accepted…

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Dodgers News: Ownership To Be Involved In Final Stages Of Manager Search

For as much attention and notoriety the Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership group has received since purchasing the team from Frank McCourt, they've largely remained in the background as it pertains to baseball operations. Last offseason the Dodgers' front office expanded,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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