$1 billion boon? How Shohei Ohtani’s contract could make Dodgers MLB financial kings
1 year ago

$1 billion boon? How Shohei Ohtani’s contract could make Dodgers MLB financial kings

LA Times  

There is an old saying in business that you need to have money to make money. Because this has never been done.” Complete coverage: Shohei Ohtani signs record deal with Dodgers Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s top free agent, agrees to a $700-million deal with the Dodgers. “This may be close to an $800 million to $1 billion gain for the Dodgers over a decade,” the agent said, noting that if the team were to simply take the $680 million in deferrals and invest it — say, with an asset management firm like Guggenheim Partners, which is run by Dodgers owner Mark Walter — then the money could more than double in a decade’s time. This accomplished both.” Still, what has become clear since Ohtani’s signing: He offered the Dodgers an exceedingly club-friendly structure, one that could present a money-making opportunity even with its record-breaking price tag. A “roller-coaster” of emotions, as the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations described it, followed on Dec. 8, when false reports of Ohtani traveling to Toronto to sign with the Blue Jays circulated on social media.

Contract Money Team Los Angeles Billion Million Dodgers Free Mets Mlb Yamamoto Ohtani Dodger Stadium Shohei Ohtani Walter Friedman Shohei Agent Balelo His Contract Bonilla Wilpon Financial Kings Guggenheim Partners  ohtani  shohei  money  contract  team  agent  free  mlb  ohtanis  financial  kings  boon  dodgers  billion  million

History of this topic

Analysis: After Juan Soto’s megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon
1 week, 5 days ago

Analysis: After Juan Soto’s megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon

Associated Press  

For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that’s the richest in baseball history. Judge played three seasons of college baseball for Fresno State before getting drafted by the Yankees in 2013 at age 21 …

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.

Slate  

The Washington Nationals tried. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest in sports history, a touch more lucrative than the $760 million over 16 years that the Yankees offered, according to baseball insider Jon Heyman. The Nationals now look like comic losers for trying to secure the rest of his career for a paltry $440 million, about 55 percent …

‘A Shohei economy’: How Shohei Ohtani’s first year transformed the Dodgers financially
2 weeks ago

‘A Shohei economy’: How Shohei Ohtani’s first year transformed the Dodgers financially

LA Times  

The announcements came like a metronome at the start of last season, a steady stream of almost weekly news releases from the Dodgers announcing one Japanese sponsorship deal after the next. And even before accounting for the staggering $680 million of deferrals Ohtani proposed in his contract — a structure that preserved the Dodgers’ payroll flexibility by paying him only …

Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets
Top News
2 weeks ago

Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets

New York Times  

By Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, Brendan Kuty and Ken Rosenthal Juan Soto laughed when a friend asked where he was going. In this person’s view, Soto was either going to take the money of Mets owner Steve Cohen, or simply use the Mets to drive up the price ahead of his return to the Yankees. “Juan Soto wants ownership that …

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets
Trending News
2 weeks ago

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets

Al Jazeera  

The Dominican baseball player moves to the Mets as free agent after playing last season for the New York Yankees. The New York Mets have made history by reportedly signing Dominican baseball superstar Juan Soto on a 15-year, $765m deal – the biggest ever in professional sports – leading oddsmakers to tab New York as a serious contender to go …

In landmark deal with the Mets, Juan Soto gets what he’s wanted all along
2 weeks, 1 day ago

In landmark deal with the Mets, Juan Soto gets what he’s wanted all along

New York Times  

DALLAS – When the news first broke, some people thought Juan Soto was nuts. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million agreement with the New York Mets includes no deferrals and carries a $51 million average annual value, according to sources briefed on the contract. “So it’s kind of a ghost contract.” Soto, seen at All-Star Media Day in 2022 with agent Scott …

Does Shohei Ohtani still owe his manager Dave Roberts a new Porsche?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Does Shohei Ohtani still owe his manager Dave Roberts a new Porsche?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Hey Shohei Ohtani, where is the fancy Porsche you hinted at giving your manager Dave Roberts if the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series? According to Roberts, Ohtani replied: “If we win the World Series, maybe we’ll talk about it.” Well, Roberts suggested he’s ready to talk, if it’s only in jest. “I think it’s just going …

Dodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. Snell gets a $52 million signing bonus, payable on Jan. 20, and annual salaries of $26 million, of which $13 million each year will be deferred. Snell joins Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto atop Los Angeles’ rotation. Because he turned down a qualifying …

Letters to Sports: Rich get richer as Dodgers sign another star pitcher
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Letters to Sports: Rich get richer as Dodgers sign another star pitcher

LA Times  

It’s a brilliant idea, the eight-man starting rotation. At six innings per game, that’s no more than 120 innings through the regular season, leaving the top five fresh for October, a rested bullpen, and Walker taking the ball when it matters most. Peter Maradudin Seattle :: In 1963, when the Dodgers swept the Yankees in the World Series, every player …

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days 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 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball’s best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Snell would join two-way star Shohei Ohtani and fellow Japanese …

Column: Dodgers’ pursuit of Blake Snell shows how Shohei Ohtani is a change agent
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Column: Dodgers’ pursuit of Blake Snell shows how Shohei Ohtani is a change agent

LA Times  

Blake Snell pitches for the Giants in a game last season against the Milwaukee Brewers in San Francisco. The financial considerations that previously kept the Dodgers from pushing all-in on an annual basis suddenly feel as if they’re behind them, and the defending World Series champions now have a legitimate front-line starter in Snell to complement a historically dangerous lineup …

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball’s winter meetings
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball’s winter meetings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12. Soto is likely to seek a record contract, topping Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. For instance, Ohtani’s contract is valued at $46.1 million …

Dodgers Dugout: Which free agents should the Dodgers bring back?
1 month, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Which free agents should the Dodgers bring back?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Free agents Walker Buehler Jack Flaherty Kiké Hernández Teoscar Hernández Joe Kelly Clayton Kershaw Blake Treinen Retired Daniel Hudson Kevin Kiermaier Signed for next season We will list the player, what they will get next season and length of contract Austin Barnes, $3.5 million, signed through 2025 Mookie Betts, $30.4 million, …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

Top 30 MLB free agents: Will Juan Soto get Shohei Ohtani money — and will Dodgers sign him?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top 30 MLB free agents: Will Juan Soto get Shohei Ohtani money — and will Dodgers sign him?

LA Times  

The champagne has barely dried. Re-signing with the Padres is a distinct possibility, especially since Profar left Boras for MVP, which represents Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. Tyler O’Neill, 29, OF, Boras: O’Neill has played more than 100 games only twice in seven seasons, but he hit more than 30 home runs both times, including 31 in 2024 in …

Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3: ‘He wasn’t going to not be in there’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3: ‘He wasn’t going to not be in there’

LA Times  

Teammates show concern as the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani heads to the clubhouse after injuring his shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. We said, ‘All right, he’s got us.’ We’ll be ready for him to be in the lineup.” Ohtani was indeed in the lineup Monday night, batting leadoff in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium just …

In the battle of the brands, the Dodgers are strong but Yankees reign supreme
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In the battle of the brands, the Dodgers are strong but Yankees reign supreme

LA Times  

Digital signs of Shohei Ohtani are displayed at the center field plaza before the Dodgers introduce Ohtani as the newest member of the team during a news conference at Dodger Stadium on Dec. 14, 2023. “The Yankees have this status where they’ve transcended baseball,” said Jim Andrews, a Northwestern University sports marketing professor who founded the sports marketing consulting firm …

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

Japan Gets Ready to Cheer on Dodgers, Ohtani in World Series
2 months ago

Japan Gets Ready to Cheer on Dodgers, Ohtani in World Series

Associated Press  

Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, with the country dressing for the occasion. Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Dodgers and Ohtani prepare to face the New York Yankees. Ohtani has stoked national pride, even among Japanese who don’t care about baseball, with merchandise for the 12 Japanese pro teams on sale.

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Ball Sells for Record Price at Auction Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Ball Sells for Record Price at Auction Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

CNN  

The 50-50 ball, which Shohei Ohtani made history with by becoming the inaugural member of the 50-50 club, sold for almost $4.4 million at auction amid ongoing questions over the rightful ownership of the ball. The ball was put up for auction by auction house Goldin and was eventually won for $4,392,000, the highest price ever paid for a ball …

Ohtani's Historic Journey to the World Series: A Journey of Dreams and Determination
2 months ago

Ohtani's Historic Journey to the World Series: A Journey of Dreams and Determination

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani has achieved his dream of reaching the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He hit .364 with two homers, six RBIs, nine walks and a 1.184 OPS against the New York Mets, including two hits and an RBI in Game 6. He's batting .286 with three homers and 10 RBIs over 11 games in his first postseason …

Shohei Ohtani: The face of baseball shrugging off a betting scandal to keep making history
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani: The face of baseball shrugging off a betting scandal to keep making history

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Teoscar Hernández’s agent fires back at critics of one-year Dodgers deal: ‘Who’s laughing now?’
2 months, 1 week ago

Teoscar Hernández’s agent fires back at critics of one-year Dodgers deal: ‘Who’s laughing now?’

LA Times  

Most agents representing MLB players don’t publicly gloat. But most agents don’t take the heat from their colleagues that Rafa Nieves apparently did when he negotiated a one-year, $23.5-million deal for Teoscar Hernández with the Dodgers last offseason. “We were looking for a 3-year deal, and while reading the market and realizing that deal might not exist, I asked him …

Do the Mets have an answer for Shohei Ohtani? Plus Guardians-Yankees preview
2 months, 1 week ago

Do the Mets have an answer for Shohei Ohtani? Plus Guardians-Yankees preview

New York Times  

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Danny Young, the Mets’ only other left-handed reliever, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and Ohtani hit a 103.1 mph shot off him that died at the center-field wall. Some of the Mets’ right-handed relievers inevitably will be summoned to face Ohtani, and here are their numbers against left-handed …

Shohei Ohtani: 18-year-old files lawsuit over ownership of historic 50-50 ball, seeks to prevent auction
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani: 18-year-old files lawsuit over ownership of historic 50-50 ball, seeks to prevent auction

CNN  

CNN — An 18-year-old has filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the ball Shohei Ohtani made baseball history with when he became the inaugural member of the 50-50 club. However, in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court, 18-year-old Max Matus has claimed that he is in fact the rightful owner of the ball and is …

How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 milestone
3 months ago

How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 milestone

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates after hitting his 51st home run of the season during the ninth inning of a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Ohtani has made more than a fair share of money for the Dodgers — particularly considering the presumptive National League most valuable player agreed to a $2-million salary this season …

With more gambling cases likely, Ohtani debacle is a lesson to MLB
3 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 …

Could Angels have kept Shohei Ohtani? Their non-offer lingers ahead of his Anaheim return
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Could Angels have kept Shohei Ohtani? Their non-offer lingers ahead of his Anaheim return

LA Times  

When Randal Grichuk was traded to the Angels last year, arriving as one of several veteran additions the club made during its all-in trade deadline buying spree, he quickly recognized his new club’s main objective. “If I had been able to contribute to the maximum, I think there are parts that would have been different.” Despite all that, however, there …

How Shohei Ohtani could snap Dodgers out of trade deadline paralysis
4 months, 4 weeks ago

How Shohei Ohtani could snap Dodgers out of trade deadline paralysis

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani has had plenty to celebrate in his first season with the Dodgers, and manager Dave Roberts said he could emerge as a clubhouse leader. Not only is Ohtani from a country in which chains of command are rarely, if ever, subverted — it’s unheard of for players to make demands of management in Nippon Professional Baseball — but …

‘Right place, right time’: Dodgers fan snags Shohei Ohtani home run ball in Centerfield Plaza
5 months ago

‘Right place, right time’: Dodgers fan snags Shohei Ohtani home run ball in Centerfield Plaza

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani, left, hit a home run during the fifth inning Sunday at Dodger Stadium; lifelong Dodgers fan Jon Kramer snagged the ball 473 feet later in Centerfield Plaza. Influential Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s new Babe Ruth, only bigger The power of Shohei Ohtani goes beyond the $700-million contract he signed with the Dodgers. And he's never seen anyone do what …

Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s new Babe Ruth, only bigger
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s new Babe Ruth, only bigger

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani, photographed in Seattle in 2022. When federal prosecutors asserted in April that Shohei Ohtani didn’t place any wagers with an illegal bookmaker or knowingly pay off the debts of his former interpreter, the baseball world breathed a collective sigh of relief. Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700-million contract with the Dodgers last year, could be the single greatest …

Midway through his first season as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani is a Hollywood blockbuster
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Midway through his first season as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani is a Hollywood blockbuster

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani looks quite comfortable with his new surroundings. So I think overall, looking back, it’s been a really good first half.” Ohtani, who turns 30 on July 5, agreed to a record-shattering $700 million, 10-year contract in December. But at the same time, as a hitter, I’ve …

Ippei Mizuhara spoke for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. He also stole nearly $17M from him
6 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 …

Shohei Ohtani formally cleared by MLB of any involvement in gambling
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani formally cleared by MLB of any involvement in gambling

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani stands in the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Reds on May 24. “Based on the thoroughness of the federal investigation that was made public, the information MLB collected, and the criminal proceeding being resolved without being contested, MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud,” the statement read, “and this matter …

Shohei Ohtani lost sleep after translator was accused of stealing millions of dollars from him
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani lost sleep after translator was accused of stealing millions of dollars from him

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani says he lost sleep after his translator was accused of stealing millions of dollars from the two-way baseball star. “I think the thing that affected me the most is just being able to sleep well,” Ohtani said through a translator on Monday before the Dodgers’ series opener at the New York Mets was rained out. …

Shohei Ohtani Day to be annual event in Los Angeles for duration of his Dodgers career
7 months ago

Shohei Ohtani Day to be annual event in Los Angeles for duration of his Dodgers career

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s Shohei Ohtani Day in Los Angeles. The Japanese two-way superstar was honored at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday and presented with a city council resolution that declared May 17 as Shohei Ohtani Day for the duration of his Dodgers career. The council recognized Ohtani for his athletic achievements, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and members …

Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers’ starting lineup vs. Padres because of back tightness
7 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers’ starting lineup vs. Padres because of back tightness

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday because of back tightness that forced him to exit a game Saturday night. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said sitting Ohtani would be a precautionary measure. Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the Padres on Saturday …

Shohei Ohtani gets booed by Toronto fans, then smacks a homer to spark Dodgers’ win
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani gets booed by Toronto fans, then smacks a homer to spark Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Shohei Ohtani had gotten a lot of cheers from the crowd in his past trips to Toronto Not anymore apparently pic.twitter.com/M0oikMlV0D — Jack Harris April 26, 2024 “He’s shown he’s compartmentalizes really well,” manager …

Shohei Ohtani's Translator Accused Of Stealing Over $16 Million From Baseball Star's Account
8 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 …

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case
8 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 legend continues as baseball star, not a gambler
8 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
8 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 …

Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes MLB investigation of Shohei Ohtani will be short but isn’t sure
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes MLB investigation of Shohei Ohtani will be short but isn’t sure

Associated Press  

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he hopes the sport’s gambling investigation of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be short but he isn’t sure. Asked about the length of the investigation, Manfred said: “I hope short, but I just don’t know.” Manfred defended the commercial relationships MLB and its teams have with legal gambling companies. “The clubs that have …

Shohei Ohtani gets warm reception in Anaheim before Dodgers lose to Angels
8 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?
8 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 …

Shohei Ohtani Categorically Denies Any Links To Gambling
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani Categorically Denies Any Links To Gambling

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Baseball star Shohei Ohtani said Monday that he never agreed to pay Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling debt and is “beyond shocked” at how his now-fired interpreter took advantage of him. Ohtani, who spoke through the Los Angeles Dodgers’ performance operations manager, Will Ireton, at a news conference, said, “Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has …

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Ohtani hasn’t addressed the Dodgers in a group since Mizuhara’s firing, but he had explained himself to several Dodgers individually, manager Dave Roberts said. So Ippei has been telling everyone around that he has been …

Discover Related