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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: Kiké Hernandez Open To Filling Any Role

With the 2015 regular season coming to a close, the Los Angeles Dodgers received a shot in the arm as utility man Kiké Hernandez was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Monday. Hernandez had been on the disabled list…

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Dodgers News: Howie Kendrick Still Experiencing Hamstring Tightness

Injuries have been a reoccurring theme for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015. While arm issues have plagued the pitching staff, hamstrings have been the downfall for multiple position players. Yasiel Puig and Jose Peraza are both currently out with…

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Dodgers Rookies Dress Up As Wrestling Superstars (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

One theme that's become a regularity over the last few seasons is the Los Angeles Dodgers like to enjoy playing the game. Whether it be Kiké Hernandez’s rally monkey, a bubble machine in the dugout, or former Dodger Hanley Ramirez’s…

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Dodgers News: Chase Utley Details Adjustments With Playing 3rd Base

After playing 1,575 games at second base over 13 Major-League seasons, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chase Utley played third base Monday night for the first time in his career. Utley looked like a veteran at his new position, making a…

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Dodgers News: Don Mattingly Explains Decision To DFA Mat Latos

The biggest need for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline this season was to add starting pitching depth as the team lost multiple starters throughout the year due to injury. While Los Angeles didn’t acquire a third ace…

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Dodgers News: Corey Seager Excited Over First Home Run At Dodger Stadium

Much like Yasiel Puig in 2013, from the first game Corey Seager got called up to the Major League club he has dazzled Los Angeles Dodgers fans both with his bat and glove, showing why he’s the highly touted prospect…

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Dodgers Promote Corey Seager From Triple-A Oklahoma City

Much like they did with top prospect Joc Pederson in September 2014, the Los Angeles Dodgers have called up their top prospect, Corey Seager, for the final month of the regular season. Not only is Seager joining the Dodgers, the…

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Miami Marlins Would Be Interested In Dodgers’ Don Mattingly If Made Available

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in first place in the National League West with roughly one month remaining in the regular season. If they can hold off the San Francisco Giants, then it would mark the first time in…

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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier, Don Mattingly Defend Clayton Kershaw’s Remarks

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a very streaky team this season, and that's been particularly true over the last couple of weeks. Just one week ago the team lost five straight games, causing ace Clayton Kershaw to call for…

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Dodgers News: Chase Utley To Continue Working At 3rd Base

While Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has mixed and matched plenty this season, using platoons and having to deal with injuries, one of the only constants for Mattingly has been Howie Kendrick at second base. That was until Kendrick…

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Bryce Harper Believes Zack Greinke Should Win NL MVP

Last season Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw won the National League MVP, becoming the first NL pitcher to win the award since Bob Gibson in 1968. Pitchers have never won the award in consecutive seasons, and while it may…

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Dodgers News: Don Mattingly Remains Confident In Joc Pederson

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie center fielder Joc Pederson took Major League Baseball by storm in the first half of 2015, hitting 20 home runs and putting on a show in the Home Run Derby, coming in second to Todd Frazier…

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