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.

Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Comedian and writer Larry David and sports media personality Stephen A. Smith attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena.

Stephen A. Smith reveals reason behind LeBron James' angry courtside outburst after Lakers game

Jose Valdivielso played parts of five seasons with the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins franchise before joining the Yankees' and Mets' broadcast teams.

Longtime Yankees, Mets broadcaster passes away

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Stephen A. Smith , American sports television personality, waves to the crowd while walking the field before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Stephen A. Smith gets $100 million contract from ESPN: report

Jan 29, 2018; St. Paul, MN, USA; NFL Network broadcaster Scott Hanson speaks with the Lombardi trophy by his side during Super Bowl LII Opening Night at Xcel Energy Center.

With ESPN ending 'Around the Horn,' one job appeals to departing host Tony Reali

Shawnee Heights students show their High School Gameday spirit by recreating an ESPN broadcast booth during their game against Seaman inside Shawnee Heights High School Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Yahoo! Sports reporter joins ESPN's investigative and enterprise team

Apr 30, 2023; Mexico City, Mexico; Home plate umpire Pat Hoberg (31) calls an out in the fifth inning during a MLB World Tour game between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.

MLB's ABS challenge system arose in part because of players' concerns about umpire gambling

ESPN announces air date for final 'Around the Horn' episode

Jul 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves fans wait under an overhang during a weather delay before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park.

MLB team reports $595 million in baseball revenue despite drops in attendance, wins

Jun 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein high fives fans during the seventh inning stretch against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Media-rights resolution will net a near-$320.5 million windfall for MLB team: report

Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) strikes out in front of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) to end the eighth inning in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Apple TV+ snags Dodgers-Yankees rematch, returns familiar broadcaster lineup in 2025

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox Sports NFL Sunday analyst Howie Long, Fox Sports NFL Sunday analyst Jimmie Johnson, and Fox NFL Sunday co-host Terry Bradshaw before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome.

Fox NFL Sunday mainstay, Pro Football Hall of Famer, announces surprising retirement

May 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Eddie Rosario (8) hits an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Nationals Park.

Orioles, Nationals resolve longstanding media rights dispute

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.

ESPN negotiating with new partner for MLB package: report

Dec 31, 2006; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Minnesota Vikings punter #5 Chris Kluwe punts to the St. Louis Rams at the Metrodome. The Rams win 41-21.

Former NFL punter fired from high school coaching job following MAGA protest

Feb 20, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of newspaper rack outside of Times Mirror Square and the Los Angeles Times building. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong (not pictured) has purchased the Los Angeles Times and the San Diego Union-Tribune for $500 million plus $90m in pension liabilities from Tronc Inc.

Los Angeles' paper of record loses veteran Los Angeles Angels writer

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) hugs wide receiver Xavier Guillory (1) after Texas won 39-31 over Arizona State in double overtime in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

NFL Draft hopeful sued by former Arizona State teammate: report