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 relief pitcher Mason Miller (22) celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays at Petco Park on July 11, 2026.

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San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen (14) takes the ball from pitcher Michael King (34) in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 3, 2026.

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San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen is ejected by home plate umpire Nick Mahrley in the first inning during their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 5, 2026.

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San Diego Padres infielder Pablo Reyes (26) makes the play for an out against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Sloan Park on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Jul 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen (14) takes the ball from pitcher Michael King (34) in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images

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Despite being the Padres' best starter and a rare source of durability, the 31-year-old right-hander offered a harsh evaluation of his 2026 performance.

San Diego Padres shortstop CJ Abrams (left) with outfielder Robert Hassell III against the Chicago Cubs during a Spring Training game at Sloan Park on March 17, 2021.

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One of the players the Padres traded to the Nationals for Juan Soto could be available after he was suddenly designated for assignment at midseason.

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen (14) takes the ball from starting pitcher Randy Vasquez (98) during a fifth inning pitching change against the New York Mets at Petco Park on June 7.

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The pitcher was discharged from the emergency room after a scary incident at Dodger Stadium, but his ankle injury diagnosis could have been worse.

Fans watch from the right field lawn area as San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (lower right) warms up in the bullpen before the game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on April 9, 2025.

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An oft-injured Padres relief pitcher was placed on the 15-day IL immediately before the Padres took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a critical NL West series.

San Diego Padres designated hitter Nick Solak (15) reaches base on a single during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 13.

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A 31-year-old designated for assignment by the Padres took a week off, then returned to the organization that signed him to a minor league contract in December.

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates after turning a double play during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 10, 2026.

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The Padres revealed the next step for their second baseman, who's been on the injured list since May 5 following a concussion.

Jun 15, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jhony Brito (76) pitches against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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A pitcher the Padres acquired in the Juan Soto trade and haven't seen since 2024 could return soon after a long rehabilitation from elbow surgery.

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen (14) takes the ball from starting pitcher Randy Vasquez (98) during a fifth inning pitching change against the New York Mets at Petco Park on June 7, 2026.

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Right-hander Walker Buehler won't start the first of the three games this weekend against the Dodgers, as had been planned.

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Wandy Peralta (58) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field on June 21.

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The San Diego Padres placed a starting pitcher on the injured list and announced a change for Tuesday's game.

San Diego Padres right fielder Brian O'Grady (left) smiles in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Petco Park on June 7, 2021.

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A journeyman outfielder who spent one season in San Diego before finishing his career in Mexico has retired.

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) looks on after being called out following an ABS challenge during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on April 17.

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Seeking a new teacher, Manny Machado took advice that might have set him on a course for his worst MLB season.

San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller (22) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on May 18, 2026.

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The numbers are clear: Mason Miller is the most dominant closer in baseball today — if not in the game's history.