Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, must get gambling addiction treatment, judge says
The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed 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.
Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter
Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the teamโs trip to South Korea.
Firing of Ohtani's interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in California
The firing of Shohei Ohtaniโs interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and theft has highlighted an issue many outside of California donโt realize: Sports betting is still against the law in the nationโs most populous state.
Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtaniโs interpreter following allegations of illegal gambling.
Trevor Bauer says he will pitch against Yankees for Mexican team in exhibition game
Trevor Bauer says he will pitch for the Mexican team Diablos Rojos in their Sunday exhibition game with the New York Yankees as the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner attempts to return to the majors for the first time in three years.
Shohei Ohtani stuns Dodgers -- and many around the world -- with marriage announcement
Shohei Ohtani stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers โ and many around the world โ with his marriage announcement, so manager Dave Roberts said any gift the team gives the two-time MVP would be like most of the money in his contract: deferred.
Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible
Shohei Ohtani gave his first interview at Camelback Ranch as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on a chilly Friday morning, surrounded by more than 50 reporters who asked questions of baseballโs first and only $700 million man.
Shelby Miller and Tigers agree to $3.25M, 1-year contract that could be worth $11M for 2 years
Right-hander Shelby Miller agreed to a $3.25 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, a deal that includes a team option for 2025 and performance bonuses that could be worth up to $11 million over two seasons if he closes regularly.
Tyler Glasnow traded to Dodgers from Rays after agreeing to $136.5 million, 5-year contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their second major move this offseason, acquiring Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-player trade after the pitcher agreed to a $136.5 million, five-year contract.
Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source says
Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if either of two key executives is no longer in place, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press.
Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival Dodgers
The San Francisco Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal that president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi called โvery comparable if not identicalโ to the record $700 million, 10-year contract the Japanese two-way star agreed to with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually
Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43 in an unusual structure that gives the team greater payroll flexibility in coming seasons.
The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch โ but also because he can sell
Shohei Ohtaniโs jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the worldโs biggest sports stars, including soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
D-backs slug 4 homers in record-setting barrage, sweep Dodgers with 4-2 win in Game 3 of NLDS
The hard-hitting Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-setting barrage of solo homers in the third inning to a 4-2 win in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night, sweeping the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs.
Diamondbacks 1st team to homer 4 times in postseason inning with big 3rd vs. Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks became the first team to hit four home runs in a postseason inning when Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno went deep off the Los Angeles Dodgersโ Lance Lynn in the third inning of NL Division Series Game 3.
Diamondbacks chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st inning and rout Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS opener
Gabriel Morenoโs three-run homer highlighted a six-run first inning for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks battered Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the way to an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Braves star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. gets married, then hits grand slam to become 1st 30-HR, 60-SB player
Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. hit a grand slam on his wedding night to become the first player with 30 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a pair of Mookie Betts home runs to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7.