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.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) receives his All-Star game jerseys before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on July 12, 2026.

Mike Tyson arrives on the red carpet before the 2026 ESPY Awards at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter before the 2014 season home opening game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 4, 2014.

Los Angeles Dodgers shirts with the No. 17 jersey of Shohei Ohtani at the Top of the Ballpark at Dodger Stadium on Dec 14, 2023.

Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) shortstop Mookie Betts (50) left fielder Tommy Edman (25) and right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) celebrate the victory against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on July 8, 2026.

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Despite visiting the White House twice in the past four years, one Dodgers veteran plans to spend July 23 with his family while his teammates go to Washington D.C.

Dodgers pitcher Kyle Hurt throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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Landon Knack returned from the injured list in a roster shakeup, while a veteran right-hander was designated for assignment.

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (68) celebrates with second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) and Kike Hernandez after hitting a walk-off single in the 11th inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on July 6.

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One Dodgers player revealed he won't be with the team July 23 in Washington D.C.

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 latest update from Dave Roberts did nothing to suggest the Dodgers' starting catcher is close to a return from the injured list.

Jul 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Angels' Double-A affiliate, saw something that caught their eye on the SportsNet LA broadcast of Shohei Ohtani's historic 300th home run.

Edwin Diaz (39) celebrates striking out the side in the ninth inning against the Netherlands during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 20, 2017.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz addressed reports from March connecting him to an illegal cockfighting ring in his native Puerto Rico.

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch in March 2026.

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A 26-year-old catcher will play his first major league game immediately after the bodies of his sister and stepmother were found.

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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