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.

San Diego Padres owner John Seidler talks in the dugout before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Aug. 1, 2025.

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San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler (10) walks to the dugout after the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Aug. 6, 2026.

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San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates after hitting a double during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Aug 12, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Rich Hill (41) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 12, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Germán Márquez (33) delivers during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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A veteran pitcher who had a 5.26 ERA when he was designated for assignment by the Padres signed a minor league contract with the Twins.

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kyle Hart (68) and catcher Rodolfo Duran (48) come off the field during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field on June 21, 2026.

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The pitcher who's third on the Padres in starts and innings might not start every fifth time through the rotation, manager Craig Stammen said.

Apr 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Hays (21), outfielder Luisangel Acuna (0) and outfielder Derek Hill (25) celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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The Padres signed a former 20-home run hitter who was released by the White Sox earlier in the week.

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon (50) celebrates walking off the field during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Will the Padres re-sign a player who has spent more than one-third of his life in the organization? AJ Preller said he's talked about it with the pitcher.

Tarik Skubal, left, and Casey Mize share a laugh at practice during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

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The Padres' newest starting pitcher shared a unique bond with his new NL West rival in Detroit, and opened up about how he'll feel opposite Tarik Skubal for the final months of the 2026 season.

Aug 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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A four-year-old trade might come back to haunt the Padres after all, after the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Tigers.

May 16, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Alek Jacob (37) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Richard Dizon-Imagn Images

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The family of one Padres pitcher was among the thousands who lost their home when a wildfire ripped through Tacoma, Washington.

San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) slaps hands with left fielder Alex Dickerson (1) and right fielder Matt Kemp (27) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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A former San Diego Padres outfielder suddenly retired from baseball.

San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray (38) during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park on July 27.

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The Padres bolstered their rotation at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring an NL West veteran.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) during spring training workouts on Feb. 21, 2023.

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The San Diego Padres are looking at a pitcher with an 0-8 record and an 8.66 ERA as the trade deadline approaches.

San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller, right, talks with CEO Erik Greupner in the dugout before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park.

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The Padres reportedly rejected a deal from the New York Yankees that would have brought a durable starting pitcher to San Diego.

Mar 21, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Hans Crouse (51) talks with catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) during the first inning against the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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The Padres picked up a reliever with major league experience for the second time in as many days.