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 first baseman Albert Pujols (5) celebrates with right fielder Torii Hunter (48) after the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-0 on April 16, 2012.

Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki (8) walks to the mound during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium Sept. 20, 2026.

Boston Red Sox infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) tags out Toronto Blue Jays infielder Arjun Nimmala (18) after he attempted to steal second base during the first inning at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on Feb. 22, 2026.

May 20, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Hunter Renfroe (12) and catcher Chad Wallach (35) in the dugout during the seventh inning stretch against Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix on Feb. 25, 2023.

Angels News

The 28-year-old center fielder, whose team is beating the Dodgers in the NLCS, modeled his games on the Angels teams of the early 2000s.

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jeimer Candelario (46) catches a fly ball in foul territory hit by Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 1.

Angels News

A journeyman infielder is a minor league free agent after one season in the Angels organization.

Angels News

The man who scouted and signed much of the homegrown nucleus of the Angels' 2002 World Series team passed away.

Angels hat and glove in the dugout before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sept. 4, 2026.

Angels News

An Italian-born pitcher who was out of organized baseball in 2025 tossed 43 consecutive scoreless innings in the Angels' system in 2026.

Angels third baseman Tyler Wade (14) celebrates with first baseman Jared Walsh (20) and left fielder Brandon Marsh (16) his run scored for the victory against the Miami Marlins at Angel Stadium on April 12, 2022.

A veteran of nine MLB seasons, including one with the Angels, announced his retirement from baseball at 31.

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) catches the fly ball of Minnesota Twins designated hitter Josh Bell (56) during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium on Sept. 18, 2026.

Angels News

Mike Trout is getting a new position in 2027. The Angels' primary center fielder in 2026 has been down this road before. He spent most of his time at DH and rig

Umpire Laz Diaz (63) congratulates Kirby Yates (54) on his last game during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sept. 26, 2026.

Angels News

A 39-year-old pitcher whom the Angels traded at midseason announced his immediate plans to retire after his final appearance of 2026.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Walker Jenkins (11) is congratulated by third base coach Ramon Borrego (46) after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ben Joyce (44) at Angel Stadium on Sept. 17, 2026.

Angels News

The Angels placed a 26-year-old pitcher on the injured list with a shoulder issue for the fourth time in his four-year MLB career.

Angels left fielder Wade Meckler (53) rounds the bases on a three-run home run during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium on May 22, 2026.

Angels outfielder Wade Meckler's wife, runner Grace Fetherstonhaugh, is eyeing a berth in the 2028 Olympics.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Samy Natera Jr. (center) hands the game ball to manager Kurt Suzuki (left) during the seventh inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on June 20.

A pitcher who dazzled at times during his first MLB season will end the year on the injured list with forearm inflammation.

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Jose Siri (28) celebrates a win with pitcher Kirby Yates (39) after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 at Angel Stadium on June 13, 2026.

A 39-year-old pitcher whom the Angels traded in August might opt to retire once the 2026 season is over.

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun (56) and outfielder Matt Joyce (20) celebrate the 4-3 12 inning win against the Minnesota Twins during game one of a doubleheader at Target Field on Sept. 19, 2015.

An outfielder who spent one season with the Angels reflected on a concussion in a lengthy X post.