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.
NBA
Amazon's NBA Bid Prevails Over TNT for Broadcast Rights Starting in 2025-26
The NBA says Warner Bros. Discovery's offer didn't match that of Amazon Prime's for broadcast rights beginning in 2025-26, ending the league's run on TNT.
Sports
Salt Lake City Chosen to Host 2034 Winter Olympics by IOC
Salt Lake City, Utah, will be the site of the 2034 Winter Olympics, the IOC announced Wednesday.
MLB
Former MVP on NL Contender Faces Possible Season-Ending Surgery
The Milwaukee Brewers, who have led the NL Central practically all season, are facing the possibility of losing their best player for the rest of the season.
MLB
Angels' Mike Trout Encounters A Bad Omen Early In Minor League Rehab Game
The Angels star has missed most of the 2024 season with a torn meniscus in his left knee, and couldn't make it through his first minor league rehab game.
MLB
MLB Stars Express Interest in Competing in 2028 Olympics
American-born Bryce Harper and Japanese native Shohei Ohtani are among a diverse group of MLB players in favor of competing at the Olympic Games.
Sports
IOC Announces Creation of 'Olympic Esports Games,' But Key Details Remain
The first officially sanctioned Esports Olympics will take place in 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Games, locations, and venues have yet to be announced.
NBA
TNT Matches Amazon's NBA Bid, Expects 'Inside the NBA' to Return in 2025-26
The parent company of TNT, Warner Bros. Discovery, announced it's bidding to bring back the NBA and its signature NBA studio show for the 2025-26 season.
Sports
Mother of NBA Player, Wife of Yankees Executive Found Dead: Report
The wife of a New York Yankees executive whose son plays for the Portland Trail Blazers was found dead in her home Sunday, according to the New York Post.
MLB
Atlanta Braves Replace Three-Time All-Star With Another After Major Injury
The Atlanta Braves, who lost infielder Ozzie Albies on Sunday to a left wrist fracture, have acquired a three-time All-Star utility player to fill the void.
NCAA
Who is Abner Haynes, the Chiefs' Pioneering RB Who Died Thursday?
Before starring for the Kansas City Chiefs, Abner Haynes was a pioneering figure in the integration of Texas schools.
Sports
ESPN's Rebecca Lobo Anticipates 'Much Higher' Salaries for WNBA Players
The NBA's new media-rights deal, which also covers the WNBA, holds the promise of higher salaries for the nascent league. A former player breaks it down.
MLB
Bob Newhart Dies; Chicago Sports Fan Used Cubs as His Comedy Muse
Bob Newhart, who died at 94 on Thursday, was genuine in his expression of sports as a comedy muse, as evidenced throughout his legendary career.
NFL
Kansas City Chiefs' Hall of Fame Running Back Passes Away
Abner Haynes, who starred for the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the AFL-NFL merger, passed away at the age of 86.
MLB
Former Yankees Infielder Fires Back at Orioles Fan Following Heated Series
A benches-clearing incident between the Yankees and Orioles left fans of both teams spouting off on social media — including a former Yankees third baseman.
Sports
NHL News: 'Mighty Ducks' Actor Channels His Roots in 'Late Night' Segment
The NHL's Anaheim Ducks got an incredible endorsement for their new uniforms on Tuesday when a former 'Mighty Ducks' star gave one to host Seth Meyers.
MLB
Former MLB All-Star, General Manager, Dies at 85
The youngest player ever to start an All-Star Game died Sunday at 85; he also served as the Detroit Tigers general manager for one season.
MLB
MLB Releases Special Hats to Commemorate Hall of Fame Weekend
All 30 Major League Baseball teams will be wearing a special hat this weekend to coincide with the Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2024 induction.
Sports
ESPN Comments On Possible Skip Bayless Reunion
With Skip Bayless on his way out at Fox Sports, possible destinations for the longtime sports-debate show host persist. An ESPN spokesperson addressed one rumor
MLB
Home Run Derby Anthem Singer Releases Statement: 'I Was Drunk Last Night'
Ingrid Andress, who sang the National Anthem ahead of the Home Run Derby on Monday, has released a statement on social media addressing her poor performance.
Sports
Report: Skip Bayless Leaving 'Undisputed'; What's Next For the FS1 Icon?
Skip Bayless, who's hosted "Undisputed" on Fox Sports 1 for the last eight years, is leaving the show according to the New York Post.
MLB
Paul Skenes, 2-Way Star? MLB All-Star Explains Why He Gave Up Hitting
Paul Skenes grew up in Orange County, California excelling at pitching and hitting admiring Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Why did he stop hitting in college?
MLB
MLB Not Considering Expansion, Says Commissioner Rob Manfred
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred offered a blunt assessment of MLB's prospects for expanding beyond its current group of 30 teams.
MLB
'Robo-Umps Now?' MLB Commissioner Hints at 2025 Spring Training Debut
In an exclusive interview, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred suggests an automatic balls-strikes system could debut in MLB games in some capacity next spring.
MLB
National League's Best Team Releases Three-Time All-Star
The Philadelphia Phillies, fresh off a big series sweep and owners of the National League's best record, have cut a veteran who made last year's All-Star team.
MLB
MLB All-Star Game Starting Pitcher Revealed for NL: Who Should Start in AL?
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes was named the starting pitcher for the National League All-Star team Friday, placing him in elite company in MLB history.
MLB
Fentanyl to Blame for Death of Former MLB, Little League Star: Report
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office, baseball star Sean Burroughs died as a result of fentanyl intoxication.
MLB
Boston Red Sox Closer Doesn't Hide His Feelings About All-Star Snub
Kenley Jansen left off the American League All-Star team despite strong numbers, didn't hold back his feelings about spending next week at home in Los Angeles.
MLB
Commissioner Misses Chance to Explain MLB's Stance Toward Political Causes
In a Q-and-A ahead of the MLB All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred declined to clarify the league's stance toward political activism in recent years.
MLB
Former U.S. President Speaks At Willie Mays' Celebration of Life
The death of Willie Mays touched many, including a former President of the United States who spoke at Mays' celebration of life Tuesday in San Francisco.
MLB
Tampa Bay Rays Star Formally Charged by Dominican Prosecutors: Reports
The Tampa Bay Rays have been without their franchise shortstop since Aug. 2023, when it was revealed he maintained a relationship with a Dominican minor.
