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 catcher Will Smith during batting practice before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium on June 16.

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The Dodgers can't assure a left-hander with a 2.88 ERA will keep his job in the rotation if two other pitchers return to health.

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale on March 1, 2026.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to promote a 26-year-old catcher for his major league debut, according to multiple reports.

Apr 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Santiago Espinal (21) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a utility player in free agency, two weeks after he was designated for assignment for the second time this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (17) shouts at Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1, not shown) after a strikeout during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on July 28, 2020

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers fan favorite Joe Kelly has found his next job in the baseball world.

Dodgers pitcher Charlie Barnes (57) delivers during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on May 15.

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The Dodgers swapped a left-hander for a right-hander in advance of their series finale in West Sacramento.

Dodgers pitcher Shane Greene (28) pitches in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 27, 2021.

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A former All-Star who spent parts of two seasons in Los Angeles conceded that his playing career is likely over without using the 'R word.'

Dodgers pitcher Wyatt Mills poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 19, 2026.

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The Dodgers added a 31-year-old right-hander who had an 8.10 ERA in four games earlier this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (72) with his son Aaron and daughter Amber watch the video board of their dad’s world series home run prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on May 8, 2026.

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One Dodgers player said his family was closely affected by the Venezuela earthquakes that killed more than 1,000 people in his homeland, but are safe.

Jun 2, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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He credits the Dodgers' assistant pitching coach for helping him quickly find his role in his sixth major league organization.

Sep 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) smiles after he was awarded first base on catcher interference during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Dodgers' two-way star isn't the first to pitch and hit well enough to do both in MLB, but he did force the league to change its rules to showcase his excellence.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen (49) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning as the name Charlie Kirk is written on his hat at Oracle Park.

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Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen expressed sympathy for Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their hat on Pride Night in San Francisco after they were reprimanded by MLB — something that happened to him last September.

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (68) celebrates after hitting a walk-off single against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium on June 19.

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The catcher left early in the series opener against the Twins, leaving the Dodgers with only two players on their bench for the final six innings in Minnesota.

J.P. Hoornstra

Joined: Dec 4, 2023

Dodgers' Will Smith Still Not Making Progress One Month After Neck Injury

Raccoons at Dodger Stadium Prompt Message From Shohei Ohtani's Former Team

Edwin Díaz Breaks Silence on Cockfighting Report Ahead of Dodgers Return

Dodgers Rookie Eliezer Alfonzo Jr.'s Family Found Dead After Earthquakes in Venezuela

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Dodgers Manager Hints at Starting Pitcher Losing His Job Despite Strong Results

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Dodgers to Promote Rookie Hitting .313 Amid Tragedy: Reports

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Dodgers Lose Former All-Star to Rangers 2 Weeks After DFA

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Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Joe Kelly Returns to Baseball in New Role

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Dodgers Demote Pitcher, Call Up Charlie Barnes Ahead of Bullpen Game

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Former Dodgers, Yankees Pitcher Signals Retirement Plan

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Dodgers Cut Ties With Veteran Pitcher, Promote Wyatt Mills

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Dodgers Veteran Says He's Lucky His Family is Alive Following Venezuela Earthquakes

Blue Jays Castoff Reveals How Dodgers Immediately Got Him Back on Track

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Honored That MLB Changed Rules for Him

MLB Threatened to Fine Dodgers' Blake Treinen for Writing on Hat

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing Exits Monday’s Game vs Twins With Apparent Injury