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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (R) and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (L) attending a press conference at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul ahead of the 2024 MLB Seoul Series baseball game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.
BIG CRIME BIG TIME

Shohei Ohtani’s Big-Betting Interpreter Learns His Fate

The former interpreter stole $17 million from Ohtani.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Los Angeles, CA - October 26:  Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after being injured on the play and would leave the game after being tagged out at second base against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning during Game 2 of a World Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
BULLET DODGED

Dodgers Manager Gives Shohei Ohtani Injury Update

Los Angeles is currently leading the Yankees 2-0 in the World Series.

Lily Mae Lazarus

Kellyanne Conway appears on Fox News.
ROUND TWO?

Kellyanne Conway Urges Trump to Man Up and Debate Harris

Trump’s former adviser said she tried to juice Trump’s ego by telling him he’s like Major League Baseball standout Shohei Ohtani.

Sean Craig

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hit his 50th home run of the season against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park.
LEAGUE OF HIS OWN

Shohei Ohtani’s Totally Insane Night Launches 50/50 Club

The MLB is 155 years old. The Dodgers have played 135 seasons. And Shohei Ohtani is the first man ever to slam 51 home runs and swipe 51 bases … and he’s got 9 more games to play.

Ben Sherwood

Shohei Ohtani
BOO-BOO

Video Shows Ohtani’s Home Run Ball Hitting Young Fan on Head

Fans dove for the ball as Shohei Ohtani sent his 27th home run this season into the stands.

Owen Lavine

Ippei Mizuhara stares forward with a stoic face.
STRIKING OUT

Ohtani’s Interpreter to Plead Guilty to Stealing From Star

Ippei Mizuhara, once spotted smiling alongside Ohtani nearly daily, is accused of using stolen funds to place thousands of illegal bets.

Josh Fiallo

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (R) and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (L) attending a press conference at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, on March 16 2024.
UP TO 30 YEARS

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Surrenders on Bank Fraud Charges

Ippei Mizuhara turned over his passport and agreed to submit to treatment for gambling addiction.

Edith Olmsted

Shohei Ohtani speaks with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara prior to being introduced by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
SWEEPING FRAUD

Shohei Ohtani’s Translator Charged With Bank Fraud

Ippei Mizuhara, 39, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

Amanda Yen

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