Jon Paul Hoornstra
Contributing Sports Writer
J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content. 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.
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Mets Veteran Intends to Opt Out of Contract: Report
A veteran pitcher for the New York Mets intends to opt out of his contract, according to a new report.
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MLB News: Former Angels, Tigers, Phillies Pitcher Passes Away
A pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers who was drafted by two expansion teams — the Washington Senators and Los Angeles Angels — has died.
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Kamala Harris Personally Called Dodgers Manager After World Series
The congratulatory call from the White House to the winning World Series manager came from Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
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MLB News: Dodgers' Former MVP to Undergo Multiple Surgeries
A Dodgers superstar told reporters Friday in Los Angeles that he will undergo multiple surgeries.
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World Series News: Yankees Make Final Pleas to Juan Soto After Game 5 Loss
New York Yankees star Juan Soto became a free agent when the World Series ended Wednesday, and both he and his teammates commented on his future.
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World Series News: Dodgers' Will Smith Makes Unusual History
The World Series has been won by a player named Will Smith for the last five years after the Dodgers' catcher claimed his second career trophy Wednesday.
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World Series News: Dodgers' Walker Buehler Comments on Pending Free Agency
After closing out the clinching game of the World Series, Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler had a two-word response —unprompted — about his pending free agency.
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World Series News: Dodgers Veteran Makes History to Claim MVP Award
After setting World Series records by hitting a home run in the first four games, including a grand slam to end Game 1, the series MVP award was an easy choice.
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World Series News: Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Claim Eighth Championship
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday.
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MLB News: Rookie Infielder's Infant Daughter Tragically Passes Away
The infant daughter of a Washington Nationals rookie infielder has passed away, his agency announced Wednesday.
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'Gronk' Has Shocking Take on Yankee Fan Who Interfered With Mookie Betts
A Yankee fan who interfered with Mookie Betts' pursuit of a foul ball in the World Series is polarizing figure — but not for his famous college buddy.
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World Series News: Yankees Fans Who Interfered With Mookie Betts Face Ban
MLB has reportedly asked the New York Yankees to ban two fans who interfered with a live ball in Game 4 from Game 5 Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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MLB News: Chicago White Sox Choose New Manager: Reports
The Chicago White Sox have reportedly chosen their next manager, a first-time candidate plucked from the staff of the defending World Series champions.
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World Series News: Yankees Avoid Sweep, Rout Dodgers in Game 4
The New York Yankees routed the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series to avoid elimination but trail the best-of-seven series 3-1.
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World Series News: Ticket Prices Plummeting Along With Yankees' Chances
The cost for the cheapest ticket to Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium is down 56 percent compared to last week.
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49ers' Charvarius Ward Announces Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old Daughter
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward announced the tragic death of his 1-year-old daughter in an Instagram post Tuesday.
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NFL News: Ex-Steelers, Vikings, Colts Linebacker Who Made History Dies
The first alumnus of the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team to sign with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings has died at age 86.
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World Series: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Addresses Shoulder Surgery Possibility
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani addressed the question of whether he will need surgery on his left shoulder after the season.
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World Series News: Dodgers Push Yankees to Brink With Game 3 Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from winning the World Series after beating the New York Yankees to take a 3-0 series lead.
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World Series News: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Injured in Game 2
The Los Angeles Dodgers got a scare in Game 2 of the World Series when Shohei Ohtani appeared to suffer an injury attempting to steal second base.
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World Series News: What is the Cheapest Ticket for Game 2?
Tickets for Game 2 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees at Dodger Stadium are still available via the team's website and via SeatGeek.
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World Series News: Freddie Freeman Praises Fans, Family After Historic Game
Freddie Freeman's walkoff grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series prompted the Dodgers' star to praise fans and family after his historic game.
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World Series: Freddie Freeman's 10th-Inning Grand Slam Lifts Dodgers to Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday at Dodger Stadium on Freddie Freeman's 10th-inning grand slam.
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World Series News: Dodgers Fan Makes Incredible Catch of Near-Home Run
A fan sitting in the left field bleacher seats at Dodger Stadium snagged a Gleyber Torres fly ball in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series.
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World Series News: Dodgers Explain Big Change That Altered Playoff Fortunes
Heading into their final series of the regular season and the days that followed, the Dodgers carried a different attitude than they had in years past.
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World Series News: Yankees Add Pitcher, Drop Infielder From 26-Man Roster
The New York Yankees announced their 26-man World Series roster on Friday, and it includes a pitcher who hasn't pitched all month because of an elbow injury.
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World Series News: Dodgers Replace Injured Reliever on Roster
The Dodgers announced their World Series roster Friday morning, and it doesn't include an injured pitcher who had not allowed a run this postseason.
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MLB News: 2017 Astros Outfielder Implies Yankees Cheated, Slams Ex-Teammate
A former Astros outfielder clapped back after Yankees GM Brian Cashman suggested Houston cheated New York out of a World Series appearance in 2017.
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World Series: Yankees-Dodgers Game 2 Starting Matchup Set
The New York Yankees' starting pitcher for Game 2 of the World Series revealed his identity to reporters Thursday at Dodger Stadium.
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World Series News: Gerrit Cole Hasn't Lobbied Yankees' Star to Re-Sign Yet
Gerrit Cole, the Yankees' starting pitcher in Game 1 of the World Series, says he hasn't lobbied a star teammate to re-sign with the New York Yankees yet.
