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Shohei Ohtani stands alone in spotlight amid gambling scandal - ESPN: The Japanese superstar debuts in L.A. after accusing his interpreter and friend of stealing ...
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had inaccuracies in public biography
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
Shohei Ohtani: Baseball star shares first photo with new wife Mamiko Tanaka: Shohei Ohtani shares a photo with Mamiko Tanaka for the first time as his team heads ...
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Astros opening day: 50 Cent, Michael Brantley will be part of pregame: 50 Cent used to wear a Yankees cap when he performed on stage, but he's become an Astros ...
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Swanson: Not the start to Shohei Ohtani era that Dodgers expected: The Dodgers expected Ohtani would help propel them toward the World Series title they’re so ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/25/swanson-not-the-start-to-shohei-ohtani-era-that-dodgers-expected/
Juan Soto throws out tying run at plate in 9th inning of Yankees' debut, 5-4 win over Astros
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MLB Opening Day 2024 scores, live updates: Yankees rally vs. Astros, full schedule, highlights
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Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had inaccuracies in public biography
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Shohei Ohtani: Fan frenzy as baseball star debuts for LA Dodgers: Japanese sports hero gets rousing welcome in Seoul, where the MLB regular season begins.
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Opening Day 2024 / The Sho Goes On: What to Watch for on the First Full Day of the MLB Season
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Shohei Ohtani effect: Dodgers likely will open '25 season in Japan: In what would be a homecoming for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers likely ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-03-24/dodgers-likely-open-2025-mlb-season-in-japan
With Ohtani's name at stake, MLB has a ready scapegoat: For now, everybody needs to take a deep breath. There is no indication that Shohei Ohtani gambled on ...
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A mystery no more: What we know about Ohtani’s wife: No one in the sports world is receiving as much attention right now as baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani — ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/18/japan/society/ohtani-wife/
Shohei Ohtani maelstrom clouds Dodgers-Cardinals matchup: As the Los Angeles Dodgers get set to resume their season against the visiting St ...
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Social Media Explodes With Reaction to Shohei Ohtani/Interpreter Gambling Story: Baseball fans had a lot of stay about the Shohei Ohtani bombshell.
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The Dodgers’ billion-dollar spree: secrets, rumors and Brad Paisley’s Pappy Van Winkle
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Texas Rangers will do it the hard way after Jordan Montgomery whiff: Montgomery, who was integral in the team’s World Series run last year, signed with the NL ...
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Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers Rally to Beat Padres 5-2 in Season Opener, First MLB Game in South Korea
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The Angels adjust to life after Shohei Ohtani: ‘Like being kicked out of the band’
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Astros Opening Day: What to know about parking, road closures: The Houston Astros open the 2024 season on Thursday, March 28, versus the New York Yankees at ...
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'Sports executives ushered a fox into the henhouse': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s wife clutching US$30 bag in Seoul wins over fans
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MLB Games in South Korea a Big Success; Popularity of Ohtani, Ha-Seong Kim Create Perfect Storm of Interest
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Ohtani Makes South Korean Fans Forget Rivalry With Japan: Baseball fans in South Korea have embraced the superstar from Japan, despite the longtime rivalry and ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/world/asia/ohtani-japan-south-korea.html
Ohtani Scandal Spotlights Sports’ Messy Embrace of Gambling: Major League Baseball’s stern rules on sports gambling — and its deepening relationship with the ...
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Astros are pursuing Blake Snell: Sources: Snell is believed to be seeking the same type of contract signed by Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman — a three-year deal ...
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Quick Glance: Why Blake Snell Might Be an Ideal Fit for the Astros
- In an effort to strengthen their pitching depth, the Astros are actively involved in the starting pitching market.
- Owner Jim Crane's strong interest in Blake Snell positions him as a potential top target for the team.
- Acquiring Snell or another available starting pitcher could alleviate the ongoing rotation concerns within the Astros.
- Bringing in Snell could offer the team more stability and potentially enhance the performances of Valdez and Javier from the previous season.
Gambling Scandal Shines Light on Shohei Ohtani’s Odd Financial Decisions: The Japanese baseball star says he was unaware his longtime interpreter stole millions ...
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Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft from star
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Ohtani says he's cooperating with investigators. Yasiel Puig offers a cautionary tale
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Shohei Ohtani Says It Ain’t So: The baseball superstar gathers the media and declares he’s the victim of theft by his allegedly gambling-indebted former ...
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Shohei Ohtani translator scandal draws attention to 'Wild West' of sports betting, lawmakers say
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Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Are Unbelievable in Any Language. Japanese Has Several Words for Them
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Houston Astros podcast: The 2024 season has arrived: Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer discuss the state of the Astros, Justin Verlander and catcher Yainer Diaz ...
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Astros ticket prices: What it costs to go to opening day vs. Yankees: About 24 hours before first pitch, the game nearly was officially sold out ...
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All eyes on Ohtani on eve of MLB's Seoul Series: The Dodgers star touched down in South Korea to a welcome worthy of a K-pop act
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MLB national predictions: Rangers projected for 2nd-place finish in West: And if they ‘like’ the Rangers, they positively rave about Rangers’ rookie Wyatt ...
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Quick Glance: Wyatt Langford: From College Star to Texas Rangers' Rookie Sensation
- After an impressive spring training performance, Wyatt Langford has earned a spot as a rookie for the Texas Rangers' opening day.
- Langford's versatile skills and remarkable achievements have drawn comparisons to top players like Mike Trout.
- Despite the hype surrounding him, Langford remains composed, focusing on giving his best every day.
- With support from family, friends, and teammates, Langford is ready to embrace the challenge of Major League Baseball.
Dodgers re-start their season as a potential ‘super team’ – but one with issues: Their two-game Seoul Series raised questions about the infield defense ...
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Rough outing for Gavin Stone as Dodgers lose exhibition game to Angels: Gavin Stone, who will be the Dodgers' No. 5 starter, is roughed up for four runs in four ...
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Why haven’t the Angels retired Tim Salmon and Garret Anderson’s numbers?: The Angels haven't retired a player's number this century. That has left many around ...
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MLB American League West preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis: The Texas Rangers are defending World Series champions, and they again appear formidable ...
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The evolution of Alex Bregman: The once-brash third baseman enters platform year ‘at peace’
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Shohei Ohtani Scandal Raises the Stakes on Sports Betting: Baseball’s greatest star has been caught up in a betting furor involving his interpreter ...
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What to Know About Sports Betting and Problem Gambling Amid Ohtani Scrutiny: Major professional sports leagues prohibit players from gambling even as they have ...
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DraftKings, Flutter Tumble As Scandals Spur NCAA Crackdown: The NCAA wants to ban prop bets in college sports in the wake of the Ohtani scandal and more ...
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Mike Trout and Angels aim to defy expectations in Ohtani void: The Angels know it'll be tough to overcome Shohei Ohtani's absence, but Mike Trout is staying ...
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Baseball: Yoshinobu Yamamoto shelled in MLB debut as Padres outslug Dodgers - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Disappoints in MLB Debut: Padres Beat Dodgers in South Korea
- Yamamoto faced challenges during his MLB debut against the San Diego Padres, who defeated the Dodgers 15-11 on Thursday.
- Mookie Betts shined with four hits and six RBIs, including the season's first home run.
- Jake Cronenworth contributed with four hits and four RBIs for San Diego in MLB's inaugural games in South Korea.
- Manny Machado sealed the victory with a three-run homer in the ninth inning following the Dodgers' comeback attempt.
How to take Houston Metro's light rail for Astros opening day: Houston Astros fans can steer clear of heavy traffic and expensive parking lots around Minute Maid ...
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Aaron Judge, Yankees will ‘let our game speak for itself’ after disastrous 2023: The Yankees open their season in Houston on Thursday.
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Houston Astros: ESPN analysts discuss state of team in 2024: Days before the 2024 season begins, ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball crew discusses the state of the ...
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Astros opening day: Where to eat near Minute Maid Park: The top restaurants to dine at near Minute Maid Park in Houston include steakhouse Vic & Anthonys ...
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Shohei Ohtani fever drives $150m windfall from MLB Seoul Series: SEOUL -- Major League Baseball's tour through Thursday in Seoul is expected to produce ...
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Shohei Ohtani scandal raises the stakes on sports betting: The speed at which U.S. sports leagues have embraced betting put the Japanese star's fastball to shame ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/22/japan/shohei-ohtani-scandal/
Houston Astros: Catcher Yainer Diaz gets a full plate in 2024: The second-year big leaguer is an offensive upgrade, but just as important will be how he adapts ...
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Houston Astros: Hader, Pressly, Abreu give pen 3-headed monster: Conjuring illustrious relief trios such as the 1990 Reds' Nasty Boys, Houston's back-end ...
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Houston Astros: Joey Loperfido will start season in Triple-A: Joey Loperfido was one of the surprises of spring training and could be back in majors at some ...
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MLB star Ohtani shares photo of wife as Dodgers head to South Korea: Shohei Ohtani and his Los Angeles Dodgers side shared photographs of the Major League ...
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Here’s why the Mariners could win the AL West in 2024 — and what could trip them up
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Baseball’s Biggest Star Has a New Team—and a Major League Mess: This week was supposed to mark a thrilling debut for Shohei Ohtani with the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
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Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and that interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
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Ohtani may be S Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete: Shohei Ohtani may be South Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete, a testament to his charm in ...
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Why Hyun-Seok Jang could become one of MLB's next Korean stars: Hyun-Seok Jang doesn’t have the name recognition of a big-league standout yet. But ...
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Astros: Justin Verlander faces hitters for first time this spring: The pitcher faced hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday as he bounces back from ...
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Roger Clemens, 61, pitches for Savannah Bananas at Astros' ballpark: Roger Clemens, 61, donned a banana-colored jersey to make his umpteenth return to baseball ...
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Quick Glance: Legends Clemens and Oswalt at Savannah Bananas' MLB Debut
- Roger Clemens, an eleven-time All-Star and former American League MVP, played 24 seasons in MLB.
- The Savannah Bananas, an exhibition team from Savannah, Georgia, made their debut in an MLB stadium at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
- Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, entered as a guest pitcher, with Roy Oswalt, a three-time All-Star, pitching later.
- The Bananas will also play in other MLB stadiums in 2024, including Fenway Park, Nationals Park, Progressive Field, Citizens Bank Park, and Loan Depot Park.
Yamamoto shelled in debut as Dodgers lose to Padres: Yamamoto, who joined the Dodgers on a 12-year, $325 million deal in December, was taken out of the game ...
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Joey Loperfido turning heads at Astros camp with professionalism … and paella: Loperfido has impressed the Astros with his attitude, production and the way he ...
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Ohtani Shohei: Full news conference | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: During a ten-minute news conference in Los Angeles on Monday, Japanese baseball star Ohtani Shohei ...
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Houston Astros: This lineup's secret? It can hit the hard stuff: Over the past three years, no AL team did more damage than Houston against four-seam fastballs ...
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Police Dismiss Bomb Threat That Targeted Shohei Ohtani in Seoul: No explosives were found after the MLB’s season opener in South Korea was threatened.
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Shohei Ohtani and sports media’s big gambling problem that isn’t going away: The Shohei Ohtani saga is part of a growing problem for leagues and media — how to ...
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Shohei Ohtani ex-interpreter faces Homeland Security probe: NEW YORK -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Internal Revenue Service are jointly ...
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Houston Astros: How to watch games on TV during 2024 season: A viewer's guide to watching the Astros on TV in 2024 and understanding MLB's many national ...
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MLB predictions 2024: Who's winning it all? World Series, MVP, Cy Young picks: Will Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers to World Series title? Here's how USA TODAY ...
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Astros: Jeremy Peña still 'confident' in ongoing swing changes: The Astros shortstop says he's continuing to adapt to his swing adjustments this spring.
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To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgery
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Rosenthal: After ALDS breakthrough, Twins’ Chris Paddack is taking the next step in his comeback
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Collapse: The Bloomberg Open, Americas Edition: Good morning. Chaos in Baltimore as a bridge collapses. US executives on a China visit are staying back to meet a ...
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Blake Snell saga ends in San Francisco and is a calculated risk for all involved: Blake Snell didn't get the long-term deal he desired but could be a ...
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Quick Glance: Blake Snell signs 2-year deal with San Francisco Giants: New agreement worth $62 million
- Blake Snell has reached a new two-year agreement worth $62 million with the San Francisco Giants, confirmed by a team source on Monday.
- The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner had a remarkable 2023 season with the Padres. Despite pitching only 180 innings, he led the MLB in ERA (2.25) and hits allowed per nine innings (5.8). He won his second Cy Young award and is one of seven pitchers in history with Cy Young Awards in both leagues.
MLB commissioner hopes Ohtani investigation will be short but isn't sure: Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he hopes the sport’s gambling investigation ...
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The Angels adjust to life after Shohei Ohtani: Losing a player like Ohtani does not make any team better. But it has allowed players to breathe a little more ...
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MLB investigating allegations involving Shohei Ohtani, interpreter Ippei Mizuhari
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