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.

Dodgers pitcher Nick Frasso (79) walks with pitcher Brusdar Graterol (48) during Los Angeles Dodger workouts at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona Feb 18, 2026.

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) in the dugout prior to his first start of the season in game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on May 9.

Teammates celebrate Rancho Cucamonga's Damon Keith's home run against Visalia Rawhide on Friday, April 8 on Opening Night at Valley Strong Stadium.

Dodgers Chris Taylor (3) and Jason Heyward (23) celebrate after defeating the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on June 29, 2024.

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A 16-year MLB veteran who recently retired is joining the Dodgers as a special assistant.

Fans acknowledge Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) after a pitching change against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 11.

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The former Cy Young Award winner broke down a suggested change for Roki Sasaki that's easier said than done.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (left) greets country music artist Brad Paisley before game two of the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 25, 2017.

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A famous Dodgers fan didn't shoot down the idea of bringing an MLB expansion team in his home city of Nashville, Tennessee.

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Jorge Barrosa (1), center fielder Alek Thomas (5) and right fielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrate a win over the Milwauk at American Family Field on April 29.

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The Dodgers acquired a longtime rival in an early morning trade.

Dodgers shortstop Hyeseong Kim (6) takes batting practice prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on May 8, 2026.

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The Dodgers' offensive struggles at the plate tipped a key roster decision in favor of Hyeseong Kim.

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (68) slides into San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) trying to make the double play with second baseman Luis Arraez (1) during the sixth inning at Oracle Park on April 23, 2026.

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The Dodgers' 25-year-old catcher inspired constructive criticism from a veteran teammate.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Dalton Rushing against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale on Feb. 20, 2025.

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Miguel Amaya sent a message to the Dodgers' 25-year-old backup catcher, who has made a name for himself around the league for the wrong reason.

Los Angeles Dodgers hats and gloves on the bench in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 30, 2019.

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A 21-year-old right-hander from Brazil who had not pitched since 2024 was suddenly released from his minor league contract by the Dodgers.

Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) walks to the mound for a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Dave Roberts and Alex Call's disagreement over a failed challenge highlights the growing pains of MLB's ABS challenge system.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) talks with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) as play is about to resume after benches cleared in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 19, 2025.

Half a game in the standings, and more than that in spirit, separate the two best teams in the NL West according to a new survey.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre (left) and hitting coach Don Mattingly at a press conference to announce Don Mattingly as the Dodgers manager at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 17, 2010.

The Phillies are turning to a familiar name among Dodger fans after Rob Thomson was suddenly fired.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Dodger Stadium on April 25, 2026.

After struggling through his first five starts, Roki Sasaki made a significant tweak to one of his pitches, leading to encouraging results.