What we learned from Shohei Ohtani’s statement blaming interpreter
Shohei Ohtani’s calm, deliberate delivery Monday of his version of events surrounding the payment of his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling debts leaves no doubt…
Who is Ippei Mizuhara? Learn about Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter
Fans hold up pictures of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during an Angels-Mariners game in September 2022 in Anaheim. (Mark J. Terrill /…
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired after reports of theft
"In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft, and we are turning…
Shohei Ohtani’s attorneys accuse interpreter of ‘massive theft’ tied to alleged gambling
Representatives of Dodgerssuperstar Shohei Ohtanion Wednesday accused his interpreter of engaging in a “massive theft” of the ballplayer’s funds to place bets with an allegedly…
Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers debut feels like a breath of fresh air
SEOUL — Shohei Ohtani was in a good mood. He collected a couple of singles on Wednesday night in his Dodgers debut, including one against countryman…
How Shohei Ohtani’s ‘mystique’ is transforming the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani’s stardom has made an immediate impact among Dodgers players and staff, who marvel at the level of attention the team is receiving. (Dave…
Hernández: How Japanese culture shaped Shohei Ohtani’s marriage announcement
Before Shohei Ohtani became Japan’s most popular athlete, that designation belonged to figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. Like Ohtani, Hanyu is 29. Like Ohtani, Hanyu was…
Tony Clark defends Shohei Ohtani’s deferred Dodgers contract
PHOENIX — Like the rest of the baseball world, Tony Clark reacted with surprise at Shohei Ohtani’s decision to defer $680 million of his $700 million…
How Dodgers could make Shohei Ohtani’s contract pay for itself
Could the Dodgers really sign Shohei Ohtani to the richest contract in baseball history and still make money on the deal? Stan Kasten smiled. After…
Shohei Ohtani’s surgeon likes pitcher’s chances for recovery
The Dodgers will unwrap their spectacular holiday prize Thursday with the introductory news conference of Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar and two-time American League most…
Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers deal includes uncommon opt-out clause
Shohei Ohtani’s heavily deferred $700-million contract with the Dodgers does include an opt-out clause after all, albeit one that can only be triggered under specific…
How much will Shohei Ohtani’s contract cost the Dodgers?
The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw shakes hands with co-owner Mark Walter as he receives his National League Championship ring during a pregame ceremony prior to a…
The Sports Report: What is Shohei Ohtani’s top priority?
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Jack Harris: For years, the baseball world…
Want to see Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers debut? It’ll cost you
If you click onto the Dodgers’ website to buy a ticket to see Shohei Ohtani play at Dodger Stadium, the team kindly advises you to…
How Shohei Ohtani’s unique contract will help Dodgers build a team
There’s almost no such thing as a $700-million bargain in baseball. Then again ... By agreeing to a record-breaking 10-year, $700-million contract with Shohei Ohtani…
Lettera: Shohei Ohtani’s destination a topic of concern
I, for one, appreciate the Shohei Ohtani camp’s reticence as to when and where he will sign. Silence is often the best policy. As Tom…
How Shohei Ohtani’s free agency decision affects Japanese media
NASHVILLE — Everyone who gathered at the Gaylord Opryland for Major League Baseball’s winter meetings this week asked the same question over and over again: Which…
Secrecy surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s free agency is bad for MLB
NASHVILLE — The night before this week’s winter meetings launched inside a dystopian resort and convention center, the event’s top storyline was plastered all over Major…