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.

Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach and acting manager for the game Danny Lehmann (left) and Bob Geren (center) watch the game from the dugout in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 6, 2023.

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The Dodgers' 21-year-old top prospect must improve his outfield defense to improve his chances of playing in MLB in 2027. How will he do so during a lockout?

Oct 7, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Left to right: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18), pitcher Tarik Skubal (29), pitcher Blake Snell (7), and pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31), celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Half of the Dodgers' projected 2027 rotation consists of pitchers in their 30s carrying question marks around their health. Is a long-term contract for a 30-year-old starter worth the risk?

Oct 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Alex Call (12), relief pitcher Michael Kopech (45), second baseman Hyeseong Kim (6) and catcher Ben Rortvedt (47) celebrate after an RBI single by second baseman Tommy Edman (25) in the sixth inning of game three of the NLCS during the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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A 29-year-old heads to free agency after playing 16 games for the Dodgers in 2026.

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One Dodgers pitcher in particular is taking an active role in recruiting Tarik Skubal to stay in Los Angeles.

Rocco Baldelli answers questions at a press conference during the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings on Dec. 4, 2023.

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A longtime big-league manager who is finishing his first season as a Dodgers special assistant looks like a strong candidate to replace Dan Wilson in Seattle.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) and catcher Will Smith (16) walk to the dugout during the third inning of game one of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Two of the Dodgers' five main free agents might opt to retire, while the other three should be in heavy demand on the open market.

Oct 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts walks to the mound during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Anticipating a seven-game series, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is managing his pitching plan for Game 4 accordingly.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) and outfielder Josue De Paula (95) leave the dugout after losing game two of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs to the Atlanta Braves at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 4, 2026.

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The book on how to pitch to an injured Shohei Ohtani is out, while the book on 21-year-old Josue De Paula is a relative mystery.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Nithya Raman asked the question on everyone's mind near the end of a televised mayoral debate with Karen Bass on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May (21), designated hitter Christian Yelich (22), and pitcher Aaron Ashby (26) stand for the National Anthem prior to game one of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field.

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Forget the Dodgers' starters. The Brewers' bullpen has been the most dominant unit of any postseason team, and it isn't close.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) and two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) talk in the dugout before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 11, 2026.

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Shohei Ohtani's teammates are just as clear-eyed about his postseason struggles as fans, but have belief in the Los Angeles Dodgers star turning things around.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field on Oct. 11, 2026.

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It's time for the Dodgers to pull the trigger on a lineup change in the NLCS — and hope it isn't coming too late.

J.P. Hoornstra

Joined: Dec 4, 2023

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