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 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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If the Dodgers are interested in re-signing one of their former relief pitchers, they might have to wait to do so until next summer.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (right) during an interview at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings at Signia by Hilton Hotel on Dec. 9.

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Joe Davis got an earful from John Schneider's family and friends in the United States, and the Blue Jays' manager relayed the complaint.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Nick Frasso poses for a portrait during media day at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2024.

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The 27-year-old right-hander will look to re-establish his place on the Dodgers' bullpen depth chart after losing his 40-man roster spot in November.

First baseman Paul Konerko (14) of the Chicago White Sox during practice for the 2012 All Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 9, 2012.

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The two former Dodgers will be reunited in spring 2026 after receiving a prestigious honor Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Dodgers outfielder David Dahl (13) rounds the bases on the way to a score in the second inning during the PCL Championship Series baseball game between the Oklahoma City Dodgers and the Round Rock Express at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

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The 31-year-old outfielder hangs up his cleats more than a year after his final major league game, and two years after he was released by the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers first-round draft pick Chris Reed (left) shakes hands with area scout Orsino Hall (right) as assistant general manager Logan White (center) looks on before the game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 12, 2011.

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The former Dodgers director of amateur scouting who brought Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, and others to the Dodgers has retired.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and center fielder Mike Siani (38) celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Aug. 23, 2023.

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The 26-year-old, who was designated for assignment by the Braves, joined the Dodgers Friday on a waiver claim.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) talks with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (left) before the game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 16.

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Both finished strong, but Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto had very different seasons for the Dodgers in 2025, and now each faces a different outlook for the WBC.

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate with pitcher Michael Kopech (45) after defeating the New York Yankees in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 28, 2024.

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The 29-year-old helped the Dodgers to two championships in two seasons, but became a free agent after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe (11) waits with first base coach Rocco Baldelli (15) for a review of a call during play against Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 17, 2015.

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The 44-year-old worked as a special assistant for Andrew Friedman at their previous stop in Tampa Bay.

Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent, right, speaks with Duke Snider at press conference to announce Kent's retirement at Dodger Stadium on Jan. 22, 2009.

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On an era committee ballot that included former Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela, Gary Sheffield and Jeff Kent, only one got into the Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the eleventh inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre on Nov. 1.

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Shohei Ohtani joined LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong in an exclusive group of four-time award winners Tuesday.

J.P. Hoornstra

Joined: Dec 4, 2023

Former Dodgers Outfielder Dies

Dodgers Sign Free Agent After Losing Him at Midseason

Former Dodgers Pitcher Inadvertently Announces Retirement: 'I Ain't Playing'

Andrew Friedman Hints at Dodgers Adding Position Player After $69 Million All-Star Addition

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Dodgers Free Agent Might Delay Signing Until July: Report

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Blue Jays Manager 'Has Bone to Pick' With Dodgers Broadcaster Joe Davis

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Dodgers Sign Pitching Prospect Whom They Cut Last Month

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Former Dodgers First Baseman, Outfielder Receive Hall of Fame Induction

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Former Dodgers Outfielder Announces Immediate Retirement

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Scout, Executive Who Drafted Clayton Kershaw to Dodgers Announces Immediate Retirement

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Dodgers Bolster Left-Handed Depth With Former Cardinals, Reds Outfielder

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Dodgers Pitcher Won't Play for Japan in World Baseball Classic: Report

Giants Interested in Dodgers Free Agent: Report

Dodgers Hire 2019 Manager of the Year to Front Office

Former Dodgers Infielder Gets Surprise Election to Hall of Fame

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Joins Elite Company As 4-Time Winner of Major Award