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Greater need for Angels sale as Ohtani continues to amaze: He is doing what no other baseball player has done before, but won’t get to showcase his talents come ...
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Shohei Ohtani hits 30th homer of season to lift Angels to win over Yankees: Ohtani is the first player in major league history to hit at least 30 homers and win ...
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Shohei Ohtani Becomes First MLB Player to Reach Impressive Milestone: In a matchup of the top two contenders for the AL MVP, the Angels star came up with the ...
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Greater need for Angels sale as Ohtani continues to amaze: He is doing what no other baseball player has done before, but won’t get to showcase his talents come ...
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Shohei Ohtani hits 30th homer of season to lift Angels to win over Yankees: Ohtani is the first player in major league history to hit at least 30 homers and win ...
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Shohei Ohtani Becomes First MLB Player to Reach Impressive Milestone: In a matchup of the top two contenders for the AL MVP, the Angels star came up with the ...
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Yankees lose to Ohtani, Angels to cap worst month since 1991: ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — In a matchup of the top two contenders for the AL Most Valuable Player ...
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani shines in spotlight, reaches 30 homers again - The Mainichi: ANAHEIM, California (Kyodo) -- Thriving in the heat of a big-name showdown ...
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Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani goes 2-for-4 as Angels' 4-game winning streak ends - The Mainichi
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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.
Ohtani delivers for Dodgers in home opener: Shohei Ohtani said he was grateful for the warm welcome he received in his first home game in a Dodgers' uniform and ...
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Quick Glance: Ohtani Shines in Dodgers' Home Opener
- Shohei Ohtani expresses gratitude for reception in first home game with Dodgers.
- Ohtani reaches base three times in 7-1 win over St. Louis.
- He greets fans with solid performance, including a single, double, and walk.
- Tyler Glasnow pitches six solid innings as Dodgers cruise to victory.
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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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 ...
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MLB Opening Day 2024 scores, live updates: Yankees rally vs. Astros, full schedule, highlights
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Juan Soto throws out tying run at plate in 9th inning of Yankees' debut, 5-4 win over Astros
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Has Juan Soto finally found a home with New York Yankees? - ESPN: The 25-year-old superstar will take the field for his third team Thursday -- with no guarantee ...
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Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had inaccuracies in public biography
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Yankees’ Carlos Rodón’s lackluster spring barely gives silver lining: Rodón is in better shape than he was a year ago. Will he perform like an elite No ...
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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: 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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New York Yankee Oscar Gonzalez fractures right orbital after fouling ball into his own face
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Spring training roundup: Yankees blank Mets to close spring: Clarke Schmidt allowed only one hit over five sharp innings as the host New York Yankees posted a ...
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Quick Glance: Spring Training Overview: Astros Dominate Mets with 6 Homeruns
- Alex Bregman delivered an impressive performance, hitting two homeruns for the Houston Astros and securing 6 RBIs to defeat the New York Mets 13-5.
- The Astros established an 8-1 lead after four innings and maintained control of the game.
- In other matches, the Tigers, Orioles, Pirates, Rays, Phillies, Nationals, and Athletics emerged victorious.
- The Red Sox, Yankees, and Giants were among the losing teams of the day, while games like Rangers vs. Royals and Cardinals vs. Nationals ended in a tie.
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 ...
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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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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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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 — ...
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Trevor Bauer works 3 scoreless innings for the Diablos Rojos of Mexico City against the Yankees
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The Dodgers’ billion-dollar spree: secrets, rumors and Brad Paisley’s Pappy Van Winkle
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Yankees’ Gerrit Cole expected to miss at least 1-2 months: Source: Cole will meet with sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles for further testing to ...
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Quick Glance: Gerrit Cole Expected to Be Out 1-2 Months: Insider Insights
- The starting pitcher is anticipated to miss at least one-to-two months as he undergoes additional testing on his right elbow, as per information shared by a league source with The Athletic.
- Cole is scheduled to meet with sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles for further examinations to completely exclude the possibility of Tommy John surgery.
- An MRI scan showed no tear in Cole’s UCL but did indicate inflammation in his elbow joint, as reported by a source knowledgeable about the Yankees' personnel decisions.
- With Cole sidelined for an extended period, and are the likely candidates to start Opening Day against on March 28. , , , and will compete to join the Yankees’ rotation in Cole’s absence.
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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MLB American League East preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis: The American League East is solid from top to bottom.
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Quick Glance: MLB National League Central: Preview, Grades, and Analysis
- The National League Central is highly competitive, with no dominant team and at least four clubs believing they have a real shot to win.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have a solid core lineup, but their success will hinge on pitching. Some key season projections are included.
- The Chicago Cubs underwent a significant change with Craig Counsell and boast a deep pitching staff to compete in the weak division.
- The Cincinnati Reds are young and talented, but their rotation remains a question. They are expected to contend for top spots in the division. A look at their projections and odds is included.
Mexico City fans rejoice at Yankees' return to capital after 56 years: Diablos Rojos de Mexico's thrilling 4-3 win over the New York Yankees delighted a sellout ...
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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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YES had discussions with Buck Showalter about joining Yankees’ regional network: Sources
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Jorge Posada shares the key for catcher Austin Wells to succeed with Yankees: ‘He looks like he’s very smart back there’
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'Sports executives ushered a fox into the henhouse': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The Angels adjust to life after Shohei Ohtani: ‘Like being kicked out of the band’
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Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s wife clutching US$30 bag in Seoul wins over fans
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Yankees greats reflect on 1999 World Series team ahead of 25th anniversary: ‘We came into our own’
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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 ...
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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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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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Aaron Judge and Juan Soto will mash, but Yankees counting on more to revive offense
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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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Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft from star
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Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Are Unbelievable in Any Language. Japanese Has Several Words for Them
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Yankees’ Gerrit Cole won’t need Tommy John surgery, plans to rest and rehab elbow: Source
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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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Ohtani says he's cooperating with investigators. Yasiel Puig offers a cautionary tale
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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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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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Yankees starter Marcus Stroman happy with mechanics in final spring tune-up: Stroman will start the Yankees' third game of the season.
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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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Aaron Judge underwent MRI on abs Monday as Yankees week of injury concerns continues
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Yankees add veteran infield help in reported three-way trade as injuries stack up before Opening Day
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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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Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
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Blue Jays’ Isiah Kiner-Falefa finding level of comfort in more defined role
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Why Juan Soto’s first official Yankee move was to visit team’s Dominican Academy: Soto, who spent time at the Nationals' Dominican Academy as a 16-year-old ...
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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.
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 ...
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Yankees announce that Nestor Cortes will start Opening Day in Houston: The team needed someone to fill the role after Gerrit Cole was sidelined for an indefinite ...
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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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Ex-Mets, Orioles manager Buck Showalter returning to MLB Network: Former Mets manager Buck Showalter is rejoining the MLB Network roster. Showalter is set to ...
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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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Yankees place Gerrit Cole on 60-day IL as ace deals with elbow inflammation: New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will be out until at least late May as he deals ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Orioles crush Angels, 11-3, on opening day as Corbin Burnes stars in debut: The Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels, 11-3, on opening day at Camden ...
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Houston Astros fall to New York Yankees in season opener: The loss to the Yankees spoiled the managerial debut of Joe Espada and saw the Astros lineup go cold ...
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Rosenthal: Yankees embrace Marcus Stroman and Alex Verdugo – and their big personalities
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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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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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Yankees’ Anthony Volpe’s offseason change that could lead to second-year breakout
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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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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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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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Spring training roundup: Spencer Strider shines, Braves blank Twins: Ozzie Albies homered, Spencer Strider struck out nine batters over five innings and the host ...
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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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