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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: 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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Dodgers Managerial Candidate Profile: Ron Roenicke, The Southern California Native

Despite guiding the Los Angeles Dodgers to three consecutive National League West three consecutive season for the first time in franchise history, the club only won one playoff series under Don Mattingly over that timespan, and failed to reach the…

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Royals Owner David Glass Thankful Zack Greinke Wanted Out Of Kansas City

In 2010 the Kansas City Royals were forced to trade their ace Zack Greinke because he no longer wished to play in Kansas City. Trading him ended up working out well, as the Royals sent Greinke to the Milwaukee Brewers…

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Don Mattingly, Miami Marlins Reportedly In ‘Serious Talks’

One thing that is always prevalent around this time of the year in Major League Baseball is the reshuffling and recycling of managers. One team fires their manager for failing to meet expectations, and another team hires said manager believing…

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Dodgers Rumors: Tim Wallach Interviews For Padres’ Managerial Opening

When the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Don Mattingly mutually agreed to part ways, the front office also allowed Mattingly's staff to search for jobs elsewhere as the coaches' contracts expired at season's end. Bench coach Tim Wallach has been…

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Don Mattingly Gives Positive Evaluation Of Dodgers Organization

Last past week the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they mutually agreed with Don Mattingly to part ways, ending Mattingly’s five-year tenure as the Dodgers' manager. In the five years Mattingly was at the helm, the Dodgers won three consecutive National…

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