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 catcher Dalton Rushing (68) celebrates after hitting a walk-off single against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium on June 19.

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The Dodgers' vice president of pitching compared Roki Sasaki to a veteran closer.

Jun 12, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) delivers a pitch during the first inning aganist the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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Roki Sasaki is a different pitcher in 2026 than 2025, and the Dodgers' vice president of pitching believes his evolution stems from a new underlying 'carrying quality'.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) throws during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on March 28, 2026.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tyler Glasnow still hasn't been cleared to begin a throwing program.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) warms up before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 13, 2026.

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The Dodgers' two-way star is playing through a knee injury that is limiting his ability to steal bases — and could affect his next pitching appearance.

Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Zach Root (33) and Arkansas Razorbacks catcher Ryder Helfrick (27) walk to the dugout before the game against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field on June 14, 2025.

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Less than three months into his professional career, one Dodgers prospect looks ready for a promotion after an impressive start to the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Rate Field on June 13.

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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto came three outs shy of a no-hitter, four short of a perfect game, and was one batter away from tying a modern MLB record for consecutive batters retired.

Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Edman (25) takes live batting practice prior to the game Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium on April 1.

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A long layoff is about to end for the Dodgers' 31-year-old utility player following offseason ankle surgery.

Canada starting pitcher Logan Allen (22) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit on March 3, 2026.

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A left-hander who impressed the Dodgers in the WBC and was a late arrival in spring training was released after making 11 starts at Triple-A Oklahoma City.