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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate with pitcher Michael Kopech (45) after defeating the New York Yankees in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 28, 2024.

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One right-handed pitcher has his country's blessing to participate in the World Baseball Classic next March — will the Dodgers let him go?

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One of the committee members who will consider Fernando Valenzuela's Hall of Fame candidacy is a former Dodgers pitcher.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) swings in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 24.

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Shohei Ohtani was on David Finley's radar when the two-way star was a higher schooler in Japan, but Ohtani's professional career exceeded his expectations.

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes (left) and Los Angeles Dodgers vice president and assistant general manager Kim Ng before the game at Dodger Stadium in Sept. 2009.

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An original member of Andrew Friedman's front office is leaving Los Angeles but staying within the division.

A Dodgers hat and glove lay on the ground before Game 2 of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Oct. 16, 2016.

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A first baseman who joined the Dodgers just before they moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, and was traded to the New York Mets in 1962, passed away at age 87.

National League relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) of the New York Mets warms up before the 2022 MLB All Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022.

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The free agent market for relievers aligns perfectly with the Dodgers' biggest need, and one Mets insider believes they're the favorites to sign a three-time All-Star closer.

Oklahoma City Comets outfielder Jose Ramos (18) slides home to score a run during a minor league baseball game between the Oklahoma City Comets and the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City on July 9.

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The 24-year-old outfielder batted .339 in September for the Dodgers' top farm team, then became a free agent.

A general view of the fans in attendance during the early inning of a spring training game between the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch-Glendale on March 9.

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The catcher, who made his Triple-A debut in 2025 and is currently playing Winter ball, has a path to major league playing time in 2026.

A detail view of Los Angeles Dodgers hat and glove at Tropicana Field on May 21, 2019.

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Bart Shirley, who died at age 85, literally had Manny Mota and Tommy Lasorda's number before they were household names in Los Angeles.

Antoine Kelly (88) throws a pitch at the Brewers' alternate training camp on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis.

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The left-hander, a former Futures Game participant and No. 6 prospect in the organization, gets a fresh start with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) during the World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Ohtani's second consecutive MVP award as a Dodger is the fourth of his major league career.

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) swings and misses for strike three against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at Oracle Park on Sept. 14.

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Dodgers executive Stan Kasten said Ohtani considered adding a second batting cage inside Dodger Stadium a priority.

J.P. Hoornstra

Joined: Dec 4, 2023

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