J.P. Hoornstra
@jphoornstra.bsky.social
National Baseball Writer for Newsweek Sports
The Big Lead
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Author of “The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of All Time”
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Author of “The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of All Time”
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@jphoornstra.bsky.social
· Aug 27
If you happen to be perusing the Orion Shobo Lumine Tachikawa Store in Tokyo today:
If you're a baseball fan who was born circa 1960, losing Wilbur Wood and Mickey Lolich a couple weeks apart is just brutal.
A former World Series MVP and 3-time American League All-Star died
A left-hander who claimed several Tigers franchise records for pitching before ending his career with the Mets and Padres died at 85.
www.newsweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:53 PM
If you're a baseball fan who was born circa 1960, losing Wilbur Wood and Mickey Lolich a couple weeks apart is just brutal.
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RIP Ron Teasley.
A Negro League veteran, the third-oldest living major leaguer, died at 99
A veteran of the Negro National League died Tuesday at 99, making him the third-oldest major leaguer at the time.
www.newsweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:22 AM
RIP Ron Teasley.
RIP Ron Teasley.
A Negro League veteran, the third-oldest living major leaguer, died at 99
A veteran of the Negro National League died Tuesday at 99, making him the third-oldest major leaguer at the time.
www.newsweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:22 AM
RIP Ron Teasley.
Maybe the People Would Be the Times or Between Clark and Hilldale youtu.be/Qa32txV5nDk?...
February 4, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Maybe the People Would Be the Times or Between Clark and Hilldale youtu.be/Qa32txV5nDk?...
The woman’s husband worked for SI, USA Today and Yahoo. A GoFundMe was launched to support him and his two sons: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The woman’s husband worked for SI, USA Today and Yahoo. A GoFundMe was launched to support him and his two sons: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
The more I read about the World Baseball Classic, the more I think about this Simpsons quote.
February 3, 2026 at 11:38 PM
The more I read about the World Baseball Classic, the more I think about this Simpsons quote.
The Dodgers (re-)claimed Mike Siani and DFA'd Andy Ibañez.
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The Dodgers (re-)claimed Mike Siani and DFA'd Andy Ibañez.
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I. Cannot. Stop. Laughing.
February 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
I. Cannot. Stop. Laughing.
It's a win-win-win trade if the Cardinals let Jurrangelo Cijntje switch-pitch again (Mariners GM Justin Hollander told reporters over the weekend that he would only be throwing right-handed in spring training games).
The Mariners are reportedly trading for an All-Star and Gold Glove winner
The Seattle Mariners are reportedly acquiring a National League All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner in a 3-team trade.
www.newsweek.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:51 PM
It's a win-win-win trade if the Cardinals let Jurrangelo Cijntje switch-pitch again (Mariners GM Justin Hollander told reporters over the weekend that he would only be throwing right-handed in spring training games).
Tired: Seahawks-Patriots
Wired: Ravens-Eagles
Wired: Ravens-Eagles
Jackie and Shadow's eggs eaten by ravens, but there's still hope for a new clutch
Jackie and Shadow's eggs eaten by ravens, but there's still hope for a new clutch
Ravens recently ate the internet-famous bald eagle couple's two eggs, a sad twist to the nesting season. But Jackie could lay more once her body resets.
www.latimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Tired: Seahawks-Patriots
Wired: Ravens-Eagles
Wired: Ravens-Eagles
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25-year-old Cole Roberts took his first job as a coach with the same team that drafted his father out of UCLA.
The son of the Dodgers' manager retired to follow in his dad's footsteps
Cole Roberts retired and will try to make a name for himself as a coach, following the path of his World Series-winning father.
www.newsweek.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:45 PM
25-year-old Cole Roberts took his first job as a coach with the same team that drafted his father out of UCLA.
"Half my band's liberal, gay, or Black...we have one of the most diverse bands out there." — Kid Rock www.newsweek.com/kid-rock-dei...
February 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
"Half my band's liberal, gay, or Black...we have one of the most diverse bands out there." — Kid Rock www.newsweek.com/kid-rock-dei...
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I’m thrilled to share that I am officially working with McFarland & Company on a book (working title): “Salón de la Fama: Immortals from Latin America’s Baseball Halls of Fame.”
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
…
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
…
February 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I’m thrilled to share that I am officially working with McFarland & Company on a book (working title): “Salón de la Fama: Immortals from Latin America’s Baseball Halls of Fame.”
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
…
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
…
25-year-old Cole Roberts took his first job as a coach with the same team that drafted his father out of UCLA.
The son of the Dodgers' manager retired to follow in his dad's footsteps
Cole Roberts retired and will try to make a name for himself as a coach, following the path of his World Series-winning father.
www.newsweek.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:45 PM
25-year-old Cole Roberts took his first job as a coach with the same team that drafted his father out of UCLA.
From Tommy Edman’s IG story:
February 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
From Tommy Edman’s IG story:
So if I'm getting this right, I can stand up for the fellow killing the Washington Post, Taylor Swift, and Chobani — all at the same event — for *free*?
February 1, 2026 at 1:55 AM
So if I'm getting this right, I can stand up for the fellow killing the Washington Post, Taylor Swift, and Chobani — all at the same event — for *free*?
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The only man to be chosen three times in the first round of an MLB Draft doesn't have any stats on his Baseball Reference page. Learn about Mike Bates, who died this week at 67:
MLB's only three-time first-round draft pick died
The only man to be chosen three times in the first round of the MLB Draft died Tuesday at 67.
www.newsweek.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The only man to be chosen three times in the first round of an MLB Draft doesn't have any stats on his Baseball Reference page. Learn about Mike Bates, who died this week at 67:
The only man to be chosen three times in the first round of an MLB Draft doesn't have any stats on his Baseball Reference page. Learn about Mike Bates, who died this week at 67:
MLB's only three-time first-round draft pick died
The only man to be chosen three times in the first round of the MLB Draft died Tuesday at 67.
www.newsweek.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The only man to be chosen three times in the first round of an MLB Draft doesn't have any stats on his Baseball Reference page. Learn about Mike Bates, who died this week at 67:
Kole Calhoun kicked around four different org's in 2023 hoping to accrue 10 years of MLB service time and get a fully vested pension. He reached his goal in Cleveland, retired, and is free to speak his mind.
Here's hoping the next CBA lowers the service time requirement for a fully vested pension.
Here's hoping the next CBA lowers the service time requirement for a fully vested pension.
January 26, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Kole Calhoun kicked around four different org's in 2023 hoping to accrue 10 years of MLB service time and get a fully vested pension. He reached his goal in Cleveland, retired, and is free to speak his mind.
Here's hoping the next CBA lowers the service time requirement for a fully vested pension.
Here's hoping the next CBA lowers the service time requirement for a fully vested pension.
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Kole Calhoun, the former Diamondbacks outfielder and ASU star, called Alex Pretti's killing "murder" on Instagram and said the Trump administration's immigration crackdown “blatantly racist."
Story:
Story:
Ex-Diamondbacks player: Alex Pretti was ‘straight murdered’ by feds
"I don't care about what side you're on or who you voted for, this is wrong," wrote ex-ASU star Kole Calhoun on Instagram.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Kole Calhoun, the former Diamondbacks outfielder and ASU star, called Alex Pretti's killing "murder" on Instagram and said the Trump administration's immigration crackdown “blatantly racist."
Story:
Story:
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Trey Mancini, one of several former Orioles who credits Brady Anderson with helping save his career, has signed a minor-league deal with the Angels, source tells @TheAthletic. Mancini will be reuniting with Anderson, the Angels’ new hitting coach. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Brady Anderson just landed his first formal coaching job at 62. He’s been teaching players for years
As Anderson prepares for his role as Angels hitting coach, former Orioles players and coaches praise his player development skills.
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Trey Mancini, one of several former Orioles who credits Brady Anderson with helping save his career, has signed a minor-league deal with the Angels, source tells @TheAthletic. Mancini will be reuniting with Anderson, the Angels’ new hitting coach. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
I beg your pardon
January 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I beg your pardon
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