J.P. Hoornstra

J.P. Hoornstra

Joined: Jul 22, 2024

J.P. Hoornstra is 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, was 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.

Apr 29, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Christian Arroyo (39) greeted by outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) after his two run home run in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

ESPN tabs recently retired Red Sox All-Star as analyst

Jan 26,1986; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots quarterback Tony Eason (11) is pressures by Chicago Bears defensive end Dan Hampton (99) William Perry (72) and Steve McMichael (76) during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome. The Bears defeated the Patriots 46-10.

Feared member of 1986 Bears, NFL Hall of Famer, dies at 67

Apr 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) controls the puck defended by New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) during the third period at Madison Square Garden.

NHL team might abandon radio broadcasts in largest U.S. media market: report

Feb 6, 2008, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; ESPN announcer Dick Vitale and Mike Patrick get ready before the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils at the Smith Center.

Longtime ESPN broadcaster dies at 80

Jul 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Boston Red Sox stand for the national anthem before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Cubs' star says MLB season resists Netflix 'The Clubhouse' documentary treatment, suggests alternative

Yankees' legendary broadcaster John Sterling

Longtime Yankees voice John Sterling finds new radio job

Mar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrate after the Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-4 at Petco Park.

Two-time National League All-Star has fractured rib, goes on injured list

Barstool Sports founder and pizza influencer Dave Portnoy went on a four-shop tour of RI pizza places Thursday and stopped at Francesco's on Hope St. after owner Frank Schiavone got Portnoy's attention with some confident signage.

Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports launch Mary Kate Cornett apology tour with rare remorse

Montclair State University officially opened the Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ on Thursday April 11, 2024. The museum will engage visitors in the National Historic Landmark's history as a Negro Leagues Baseball Stadium and as a local landmark as a center for recreation and entertainment.

Ohio village's effort to rename park for Hall of Famer meets 'racially based' pushback

Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB, speaks to the media during Cactus League media day at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix.

Is Amazon Prime Video a fit for the first MLB.tv license?

Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. (left) and CC Sabathia (right) pose for a photo before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome.

Newest Masters photographer is a Baseball Hall of Famer

Broadcaster Jim Nantz introduces players Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, during the “Night of Champions” at the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre. The event featured a panel discussion of players and coaches from the Indianapolis Colts team that won Super Bowl XLI.

Masters voice Jim Nantz turned down surprising CBS television job in 2004

Dec 31, 2010; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero in attendance during practice the day before the 2011 Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field.

Stanley Cup Championship-winning executive dies unexpectedly at 62

Oct 25, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird (9) talks with pitcher Octavio Dotel (20) in the 8th inning during game two of the 2012 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.

Reporter who broke Jet Set tragedy news was nearly in the Dominican club when roof fell

Dec 22, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs off the field after defeating the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium.

Dolphins release statement after police respond to Tyreek Hill domestic incident

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on the field before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

NFL star Tyreek Hill involved in 'domestic dispute,' police respond: report