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 general manager AJ Preller speaks on the phone during NLCS workouts at Petco Park on Oct. 17, 2022.

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San Diego Padres second baseman Jose Iglesias (7), center, celebrates with Tyler Wade (14), left, and Jackson Merrill (3) after hitting a walk-off fielder’s choice during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Petco Park on June 22.

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San Diego Padres pitcher Sean Reynolds (25) celebrates with his team after a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. at Chase Field on June 15.

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New York Mets pitcher Daison Acosta (62) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Feb. 25, 2023.

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Padres pitcher Craig Stammen (34) reacts after the third out in the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on Aug. 25, 2021.

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As a recently retired Padres player entering his first season as manager, Craig Stammen probably didn't need to embark on a goodwill tour to the Dominican Republic; he did anyway.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) celebrates with San Diego Padres Joe Musgrove (44) after throwing a complete-game two hit shutout against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 13.

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A free agent pitcher who recently rejected the Padres' qualifying offer can add another suitor to his already long list.

San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate El Paso Chihuahuas helmets on display at Southwest University Park on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in El Paso, Texas.

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A former Top 30 prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system is headed to the Padres on a minor league contract.

San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera (2) is awarded a surf board by general manager Josh Byrnes prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 12, 2013.

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AJ Preller's predecessor is headed from one division rival to another in a surprising change of scenery.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1.

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The right-hander reportedly has a seven-year, $210 million contract to pitch for an American League contender.

San Diego Padres players stand on the field during the national anthem before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on March 27.

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ESPN finalized its purchase of the rights to Padres.TV as part of a massive new media-rights contract with MLB, but for now it seems unlikely fans will notice any difference.

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (12) tags Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) out at home plate during the tenth inning at PNC Park. San Diego won 9-8 in ten innings on Aug. 7, 2024.

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The Padres brought back an arbitration-eligible former prospect who played only 10 games for them in 2025 while non-tendering two other players.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred presents the Allan H. Selling Award for philanthropic excellence during the Winter Meetings at Manchester Grand Hyatt on Dec. 7, 2022 in San Diego.

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Wednesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred commented publicly on the potential of a Padres sale for the first time.

Former San Diego Padres players (from left) Steve Garvey Tony Gwynn Dave Winfield and Randy Jones are recognized during a retirement ceremony for closer Trevor Hoffman (not pictured) prior to the game against the Florida Marlins at Petco Park on Aug. 21, 2011.

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The 75-year-old pitcher is one of six players whose jersey numbers have been retired by the franchise.

Padres pitcher Mason Miller (22) celebrates after striking out a batter during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park on Sept. 9.

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A former major league general manager revealed that Miller made it clear to him how he feels about the only role he's ever held with the Padres and A's.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) delivers during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on Sept. 27.

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The two pitchers faced a deadline Tuesday to accept or reject a one-year, $22 million contract for 2026.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) take the ball to relieve starting pitcher Kyle Hart (68) in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 23.

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The 32-year-old former KBO star returns to San Diego after all, even after the Padres declined his 2026 option.