J.P. Hoornstra

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.

Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 23, 2026

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Apr 10, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (12) gestures after hitting a double during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels (left) and assistant general manager Thad Levine (middle) and senior executive vice president Jim Sundberg talk before the game against the Mexico City Red Devils on March 28, 2013.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada (56) delivers during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on April 16, 2025.

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San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) takes the ball from relief pitcher David Morgan (66) during a fifth inning pitching change against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Aug 25, 2025.

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A 27-year-old right-hander, one of the Padres' most reliable bullpen arms in 2025, is headed back to Triple-A.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) delivers during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 12, 2026.

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A new report details all the contingency plans the Padres and Nick Pivetta wrote into their contract.

A general view of a San Diego Padres hat and glove in the dugout prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the San Diego Padres at loanDepot park on July 23, 2021.

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A 20-year-old outfield prospect beginning his first full season at Class-A won't play until 2027 after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.

San Diego Padres second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) is greeted by teammates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on April 19, 2026.

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The Padres' right fielder enjoys outsized popularity in the team's other home country.

San Diego Padres shortstop Alexei Ramirez (10) is out at second after trying to reach on a single against Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 1, 2016.

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A veteran of nine major league seasons, including one with the Padres, was caught with four banned substances in his system at the 2026 WBC.

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 11, 2026.

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The veteran third baseman joins the list of players who said they won't try to get any ball/strike calls overturned.

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller (22) reacts after pitching in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 9.

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The closer didn't record a strikeout while locking down his ninth save of the season, tying one record while ending another streak.

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller looks on before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park on Sept. 4, 2024.

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The San Diego Padres' general manager reacted to the reported sale of the team for $3.9 billion.

San Diego Padres president and general manager AJ Preller celebrates in the clubhouse following the game against the Chicago White Sox after clinching a playoff berth at Petco Park on Oct. 2, 2022.

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The Padres are internally optimistic payroll will increase after an ownership transfer, according to a new report, and have an obvious roster hole to fill.

San Diego Padres fans arrive for an Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park on March 26, 2026.

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The Padres' reported sale price presents a paradox for owners of 29 other MLB teams, who weren't expecting the team to sell for $3.9 billion.

San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler (10) looks on from the dugout in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 23, 2026.

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After his most recent start against the Seattle Mariners, Buehler said his velocity uptick is "something I'm super excited about."

Padres left fielder Gavin Sheets (30), right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) and second baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) talk during spring training camp on Feb. 15, 2026.

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A former two-way player in college still has the itch to pitch for the Padres.