J.P. Hoornstra

J.P. Hoornstra

Joined: Dec 4, 2023

J.P. Hoornstra is an On SI Contributor. A veteran of 20 years of sports coverage for daily newspapers in California, J.P. covered MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels (occasionally of Anaheim) from 2012-23 for the Southern California News Group. His first book, The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of All-Time, published in 2015. In 2016, he won an Associated Press Sports Editors award for breaking news coverage. He once recorded a keyboard solo on the same album as two of the original Doors.

Angels pitcher Kirby Yates (39) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium on June 3, 2026.

Angels manager Kurt Suzuki (8) argues with third base umpire Chris Conroy in the third inning of their game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 27, 2026.

Angels catcher Sebastián Rivero (38) reacts at first base after hitting an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Dodger Stadium on June 7.

A detailed view of a Los Angeles Angels hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park on Aug. 1, 2023.

An Angels hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park on Aug. 1, 2023.

Angels News

An outfielder who played one season for the Angels passed away Friday.

New York Yankees right fielder Elijah Dunham (92) prepares to take batting practice before the start of a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on Feb. 26, 2023.

Angels News

The 27-year-old recently returned from a devastating Achilles injury in the Puerto Rico Winter League, and is back in affiliated baseball after being released by the Yankees.

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (15) is out at second base as Boston Red Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez (47) throws to first base to complete a double play during the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park on Aug. 1, 2022.

Angels News

The Angels are bringing back a 33-year-old former Gold Glove Award and veteran of eight major league seasons.

Angels pinch runner Andrew Velazquez (4) steals second base as Oakland Athletics shortstop Nick Allen (2) cannot handle the throw during the seventh inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 2, 2023.

Angels News

A defensive dynamo who's looking to return to MLB after two years off has latched on with an American League West rival.

Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) is greeted by center fielder Mike Trout (27) after hitting a two run home run against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium on Apr 20, 2021.

Angels News

Keeping the three-time American League MVP on the field in 2026 is one of Kurt Suzuki's top priorities as manager.

Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (7) tags out Seattle Mariners left fielder Ben Gamel (16) to end the fifth inning at Safeco Field on May 6, 2018.

Angels News

A veteran outfielder was one of 13 Angels minor league players who elected free agency on Nov. 6; now he'll head to the National League in hopes of continuing his career.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes chat with San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (center) before their game at Chase Field on Sept. 17.

Angels News

The Angels need help in their starting rotation (again) and are turning to the free agent market (again) for a solution. Among their latest targets: former Nati

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning as Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (14) and relief pitcher Connor Brogdon (75) and Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31)watch at Angel Stadium on May 11.

Angels News

The Cleveland Guardians scooped up a pitcher who made 43 mostly underwhelming appearances for the Angels in 2025.

Angels manager Ron Washington (37) watches batting practice from a dugout before the game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium. Washington is stepping indefinitely away from the team due to health reasons on June 21.

After missing most of the 2025 season to recover from heart surgery, Ron Washington was not retained by the Angels for 2026 — and now has his next job lined up.

Angels second baseman Scott Kingery (13) warms up before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 14.

The 31-year-old shuttled back and forth between the majors and minors in 2025 after he was acquired in a November 2024 trade.

Toronto Blue Jays pitchers (left to right) Alek Manoah and Chris Bassitt and Jose Berrios and Bowden Francis and Kevin Gausman prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre Aug. 10, 2024.

The Angels are taking on a flier on a right-handed pitcher who can immediately plug into their starting rotation.

Jun 29, 2002; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Anaheim Angels pitcher Troy Percival (center) talks with media after clinching the 2002 American League Division Series.

A longtime Angels pitcher will be joined by the 2002 World Series MVP on the coaching staff of a new independent Pioneer League team in Long Beach.