Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter pleads guilty to transferring $17m from player’s bank account
10 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter pleads guilty to transferring $17m from player’s bank account

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani‘s former interpreter will plead guilty to bank and tax fraud after allegedly stealing nearly $17m from the baseball star. open image in gallery Ippei Mizuhara, 39, of Newport Beach, California is accused of stealing more than $16m from Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani to pay off his own illegal gambling debts “The extent of this defendant’s deception and theft is massive,” United States Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement. open image in gallery Shohei Ohtani signed a record-breaking, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2023, for $700m On June 20, 2023, Mizuhara accessed the account without the player’s permission and transferred $500,000 to one of the bookmaker’s associates. open image in gallery Prosecutors say there is no evidence that Mr Ohtani was involved in or aware of Mizuhara’s gambling, and the player is cooperating with investigators Mr Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers, and the MLB opened an investigation into the situation after The Los Angeles Times and ESPN broke the news of the prosecution in late March.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Sentenced To Nearly 5 Years In Sports Betting Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Sentenced To Nearly 5 Years In Sports Betting Case

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SANTA ANA, Calif. — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank account. “I am prepared to be punished for it.” Prosecutors said Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from the …

Things to know about the sports betting case against the ex-interpreter for baseball's Shohei Ohtani
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Things to know about the sports betting case against the ex-interpreter for baseball's Shohei Ohtani

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mizuhara pleaded guilty last year to federal charges …

Things to know about the sports betting case against the ex-interpreter for baseball’s Shohei Ohtani
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Things to know about the sports betting case against the ex-interpreter for baseball’s Shohei Ohtani

Associated Press  

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to four years and nine months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $17 million to the Los Angeles Dodgers player after he stole a similar amount from Ohtani’s bank account to cover his sports gambling debts. Mizuhara has acknowledged stealing nearly $17 million from …

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter is sentenced to nearly 5 years in sports betting case
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter is sentenced to nearly 5 years in sports betting case

Associated Press  

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank account. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph T. McNally told reporters outside court that Mizuhara took advantage of Ohtani’s vulnerability as a non-English …

Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The former interpreter for …

Interpreter who stole millions from Shohei Ohtani gets nearly five years in prison
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Interpreter who stole millions from Shohei Ohtani gets nearly five years in prison

LA Times  

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, leaves federal court on June 4, 2024, after pleading guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case. “I have already begun to change and promise that I will continue to do so.” California The mysterious life — and questionable claims — of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Now that …

How Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter was found guilty of multi-million-dollar fraud targeting Japanese baseball star
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter was found guilty of multi-million-dollar fraud targeting Japanese baseball star

Firstpost  

Ippei Mizuhara wasn’t just Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, he was also his confidant and managed a variety of things for the 30-year-old – from his finances to his daily errands. Reuters Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has been found guilty of committing a multi-million-dollar fraud targeting the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

Associated Press  

A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani ‘s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 for what he describes as a car loan, federal prosecutors said Thursday. The recording referenced in a court filing and obtained by The Associated Press is being used to back …

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter allegedly impersonated him to transfer $200,000
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter allegedly impersonated him to transfer $200,000

LA Times  

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for the Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, arrives at federal court in L.A. in June. A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the Dodgers star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 for what he describes as a car loan, federal prosecutors said …

Shohei Ohtani to recoup $325,000 in baseball cards. Ex-interpreter still owes him $16 million
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani to recoup $325,000 in baseball cards. Ex-interpreter still owes him $16 million

LA Times  

Ippei Mizuhara’s fleecing of Shohei Ohtani was straightforward for the most part. Ohtani’s former interpreter had access to a bank account full of Ohtani’s money, and he simply wrote checks, withdrew cash or wired funds whenever he made bets or needed to pay gambling debts. Mizuhara, however, deposited the money into his personal bank account and paid the dentist from …

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter

Associated Press  

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is also requesting Ippei Mizuhara, who previously pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud for stealing nearly $17 million from the unsuspecting athlete, return signed collectible baseball …

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from ex-interpreter
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from ex-interpreter

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, is seeking $325,000 worth of baseball cards former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, left, bought using Ohtani’s money. Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money. The Dodgers star is also requesting that Ippei Mizuhara, who previously …

Shohei Ohtani, his translator, and the $180m betting scandal that hangs over baseball's biggest superstar as he seeks World Series glory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani, his translator, and the $180m betting scandal that hangs over baseball's biggest superstar as he seeks World Series glory

Daily Mail  

Shohei Ohtani had something penciled in for Friday, October 25, long before the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the World Series. Ippei Mizuhara was accused of stealing $17million from baseball icon Shohei Ohtani The Los Angeles Dodgers star signed a 10-year, $700million deal back in December 2023 Last month, however, the hearing was postponed to December - at …

With more gambling cases likely, Ohtani debacle is a lesson to MLB
6 months, 1 week ago

With more gambling cases likely, Ohtani debacle is a lesson to MLB

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, right, and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, leave after a news conference ahead of a workout in South Korea on March 16. Both the Dodgers and MLB have remained mostly silent about their actions during the days before The Times broke the story about Ohtani’s name surfacing in the federal probe and the theft allegations against …

Ippei Mizuhara spoke for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. He also stole nearly $17M from him
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ippei Mizuhara spoke for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. He also stole nearly $17M from him

Associated Press  

SANTA ANA, Calif. — As an interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara was supposed to bridge the gap between baseball star Shohei Ohtani and his English-speaking teammates and fans as the duo traveled from Southern California to ballparks across the U.S. Inside baseball, Mizuhara stood by Ohtani’s side for many of the Japanese sensation’s career highlights, from serving as his catcher during the …

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, expected to enter guilty plea
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, expected to enter guilty plea

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The former interpreter for …

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty to fraud in betting case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty to fraud in betting case

LA Times  

Ippei Mizuhara, center, the former longtime interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, leaves federal court following his arraignment on Tuesday. The former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts. In a statement Tuesday, MLB …

Ohtani’s former interpreter Mizuhara pleads guilty in sport betting case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani’s former interpreter Mizuhara pleads guilty in sport betting case

Al Jazeera  

Mizuhara pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17m from the Los Angeles Dodgers player to pay off illegal gambling debts. Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17m from the Japanese baseball player to pay off illegal gambling debts. The former interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers player pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in …

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, pleads not guilty as a formality
10 months, 1 week ago

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, pleads not guilty as a formality

LA Times  

A courtroom sketch of Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, in federal court in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality before following through on a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors to admit guilt in a wide-ranging sports …

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as a formality
10 months, 1 week ago

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as a formality

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case. Prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off sports gambling debts during a yearslong scheme, …

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter reportedly wired money to ‘Real Housewives’ star to pay gambling debts
10 months, 1 week ago

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter reportedly wired money to ‘Real Housewives’ star to pay gambling debts

LA Times  

Jennifer Pedranti, left, and Ryan Boyajian at the Amazon Freevee’s “Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis” Season 2 premiere at Sunset Tower Hotel on Dec. 6, 2023. A name that might be familiar to regular watchers of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” has come up in connection to the criminal case against Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Ryan Boyajian, …

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case
10 months, 1 week ago

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The former interpreter for Los …

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty to bank fraud over $17M theft from Dodgers star
10 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty to bank fraud over $17M theft from Dodgers star

Daily Mail  

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has opted to plead guilty to bank fraud after allegedly stealing $17million from the baseball star, the Central District of California's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. Ippei Mizuhara agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for illegally transferring $17 million from Shohei Ohtani's bank account without the player's knowledge or permission Mizuhara is …

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case
10 months, 1 week ago

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Mizuhara will plead guilty to one count of bank fraud …

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara reaches plea agreement on 2 federal charges
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara reaches plea agreement on 2 federal charges

CNN  

CNN — The former interpreter and longtime friend of MLB megastar Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to illegally transferring almost $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank account, according to a news release from the US Department of Justice. “From no later than November 2021 to March 2024, Mizuhara used Ohtani’s password to successfully sign into …

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter agrees to plead guilty to stealing $17 million
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter agrees to plead guilty to stealing $17 million

LA Times  

Ippei Mizuhara, left, stands next to Shohei Ohtani and translates during an interview at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 3, 2024. Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to cover gambling debts, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Without telling Ohtani, prosecutors …

Shohei Ohtani hits record-equaling 175th MLB home run vs. Padres... just hours after his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was in court over claims he stole $16MILLION from Dodgers star
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani hits record-equaling 175th MLB home run vs. Padres... just hours after his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was in court over claims he stole $16MILLION from Dodgers star

Daily Mail  

Shohei Ohtani tied Hideki Matsui's home-run record vs. the Padres on Friday Shohei Ohtani hit a record-equaling 175th home run in Major League Baseball on Friday night - just hours after his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara appeared in court over allegations he stole $16million from the Dodgers star. Ohtani tied Hideki Matsui for the most homers by a Japan-born player …

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, must get gambling addiction treatment, judge says
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, must get gambling addiction treatment, judge says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s former longtime interpreter agreed Friday to undergo court-ordered gambling addiction treatment after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing $16 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts. From the field at Dodger Stadium hours after Friday’s proceeding, Ohtani said he was “very grateful” for the investigation and would focus …

Judge in sports betting case orders ex-interpreter for Ohtani to get gambling addiction treatment
11 months, 1 week ago

Judge in sports betting case orders ex-interpreter for Ohtani to get gambling addiction treatment

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge on Friday …

Shohei Ohtani: Here’s how investigators allege Ippei Mizuhara stole $16 million from baseball star
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani: Here’s how investigators allege Ippei Mizuhara stole $16 million from baseball star

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal authorities allege Ippei …

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara makes first court appearance in L.A.
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara makes first court appearance in L.A.

LA Times  

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, made his first court appearance Friday afternoon on charges that he stole more than $16 million from the Dodgers superstar to cover debts with an illegal bookmaker. “Our investigation has revealed that due to the position of trust he occupied with Mr. Ohtani, Mr. Mizuhara had unique access to Mr. Ohtani’s finances,” …

Shohei Ohtani translator indicted for gambling theft: Ippei Mizuhara betrayed Ohtani; his agent and communications team did too.
55 years, 2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani translator indicted for gambling theft: Ippei Mizuhara betrayed Ohtani; his agent and communications team did too.

Slate  

At the end of March, Shohei Ohtani gave his side of a story that had become a runaway train. The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, while federal law enforcement and Major League Baseball conducted their own investigations. After all of the initial contradictions from others, Ohtani’s story was simple: Mizuhara, who had a gambling problem, had stolen …

Here’s how investigators allege Ippei Mizuhara stole $16 million from Shohei Ohtani
11 months, 1 week ago

Here’s how investigators allege Ippei Mizuhara stole $16 million from Shohei Ohtani

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Federal authorities allege Ippei Mizuhara, the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, stole more than $16 million from the two-way baseball sensation to cover his gambling debts. Mizuhara placed nearly 25 wagers per day and lost nearly $41 million The complaint says Mizuhara’s phone contained hundreds of pages of text messages with a …

Shohei Ohtani's Translator Accused Of Stealing Over $16 Million From Baseball Star's Account
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani's Translator Accused Of Stealing Over $16 Million From Baseball Star's Account

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged the Japanese-language translator for Shohei Ohtani with felony bank fraud, accusing Ippei Mizuhara of stealing millions of dollars from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his own gambling debts. According to an affidavit provided to HuffPost, Mizuhara transferred more than $16 million out of Ohtani’s checking account from November 2021 to …

Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani charged with bank fraud in sports betting case
11 months, 1 week ago

Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani charged with bank fraud in sports betting case

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The former longtime interpreter for …

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said Mizuhara was so intertwined in Ohtani’s life and career that he became the star’s …

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter negotiating guilty plea after theft of millions
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter negotiating guilty plea after theft of millions

The Independent  

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Ohtani interpreter stole more than $16 million from baseball star, feds allege
11 months, 1 week ago

Ohtani interpreter stole more than $16 million from baseball star, feds allege

LA Times  

Federal prosecutors have charged Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, with stealing more than $16 million from the Dodgers superstar to pay debts with an alleged illegal bookmaker, as part of a sprawling scheme that stretched over two years and involved illicit wagers of more than 10 times that amount. The 36-page criminal complaint alleges that Mizuhara arranged …

Why feds say Shohei Ohtani is a ‘victim’: Interpreter allegedly paid gambling debts pretending to be Dodger
11 months, 1 week ago

Why feds say Shohei Ohtani is a ‘victim’: Interpreter allegedly paid gambling debts pretending to be Dodger

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani “cooperated fully” with an investigation of his former interpreter and was cleared of wrongdoing, the U.S. attorney for the Central District of California said. When Japanese interpreter Ippei Mizuhara lost bets, he paid a bookmaker with money allegedly stolen from Shohei Ohtani, a staggering total of more than $16 million — nearly four times what previously …

What's next for Shohei Ohtani, MLB after Ippei Mizuhara charges?
11 months, 1 week ago

What's next for Shohei Ohtani, MLB after Ippei Mizuhara charges?

LA Times  

On March 25, Shohei Ohtani stood before television cameras at Dodger Stadium and said this about his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara: “Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has told lies.” That same day, according to a federal criminal complaint filed Thursday, Ohtani granted consent for law enforcement officials to search his phone. The 37-page complaint, which charges …

Shohei Ohtani's legend continues as baseball star, not a gambler
11 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani's legend continues as baseball star, not a gambler

LA Times  

Two weeks after sinking into a murky abyss, the legend of Shohei Ohtani has suddenly come up for air, surfacing powerfully through a thick layer of felonious lies and criminal deceit. I didn’t quite believe Ohtani when he recently threw Mizuhara under the bus by saying, “Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has told lies.” With Thursday’s …

Dodgers' Ohtani, Betts and Freeman are matching the Big Three hype
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Ohtani, Betts and Freeman are matching the Big Three hype

LA Times  

Welcome to — Boom! “I was the only one who didn’t hit a home run,” said Ohtani, poor guy, so sad. “It’s great to be a starting pitcher behind a lineup like that.” He was talking about the entire lineup and, indeed, Max Muncy added two RBIs, James Outman knocked in a run, and Will Smith kept that first inning …

Shohei Ohtani shows no hint he's distracted by gambling scandal
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani shows no hint he's distracted by gambling scandal

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani might as well have been talking about a television show he watched the night before or his commute to Dodger Stadium in the morning. “It’s under investigation,” Ohtani said, “so I can’t say anything.” California What to know about the Shohei Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal Shohei Ohtani is considered a victim as prosecutors charge ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara with …

The mysterious life — and questionable claims — of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The mysterious life — and questionable claims — of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter

LA Times  

They were one of the best-known duos in baseball. Mizuhara’s initial claims that Ohtani had made the payments as a favor to cover his gambling debts were a “complete lie,” Ohtani said. The biography furnished by the Angels and cited by many media outlets said Mizuhara graduated from UC Riverside in 2007, but the school’s records “do not show a …

Here’s what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Here’s what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Only a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly fired Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and constant companion of their new $700 million slugger, Shohei Ohtani. Here are the basics as Ohtani and the Dodgers prepare for their home opener against St. Louis on Thursday: It’s opening day, but the biggest story in baseball remains the …

Plaschke: Do you still believe in Shohei Ohtani? I'm not sure
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Plaschke: Do you still believe in Shohei Ohtani? I'm not sure

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, talks to interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during the fifth inning of a against the San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. California What to know about the Shohei Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal Shohei Ohtani is considered a victim as prosecutors charge ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara with bank fraud after $16 million was stolen from the …

Shohei Ohtani gambling interpreter investigation: The Dodgers star says Ippei Mizuhara lied to him and to the press. It adds up.
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani gambling interpreter investigation: The Dodgers star says Ippei Mizuhara lied to him and to the press. It adds up.

Slate  

The biggest star in baseball is involved in a burgeoning sports betting scandal, but there’s been considerable question this week about where that involvement sits on a sliding scale. Except that, by later that very day, Ohtani’s American lawyers released a statement that said, “In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the …

Shohei Ohtani gets warm reception in Anaheim before Dodgers lose to Angels
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani gets warm reception in Anaheim before Dodgers lose to Angels

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani strikes out in the fourth inning against the Angels on Tuesday. Ohtani went hitless in six at-bats with three strikeouts and two walks in the three games, which were sandwiched between last week’s season-opening two-game set against the San Diego Padres in South Korea and Thursday’s home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. “The last week, he’s kind …

Gambling saga raises one big question: Who is Shohei Ohtani?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Gambling saga raises one big question: Who is Shohei Ohtani?

LA Times  

Guided by two pages of notes in a black folder, Shohei Ohtani offered a step-by-step account of how he discovered his former interpreter had allegedly stolen from him to cover gambling losses. California What to know about the Shohei Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal Shohei Ohtani is considered a victim as prosecutors charge ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara with bank fraud after $16 …

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