SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Dodgers deferred payroll total rises to $915.5M after adding $50M more in catcher Will Smith's deal

Catcher Will Smith’s $140 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes $50 million payable from 2034-43, raising the team’s deferred compensation liability to $9...

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB's 10 riskiest contracts from 2024 offseason

Nearly $4 billion was promised, with 12 teams handing out at least $100 million. But which clubs (and players) signed the riskiest deals fro...

MARCH 28

Shohei Ohtani Dodgers jersey: How to get Ohtani gear online for new season | Jerseys, hats, T-shirts, hoodies, more Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is wearing new jersey colors this season.

MARCH 27 • NJ.COM

MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class

There will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 MLB odds: Astros' Yordan Alvarez favored to lead league in RBIs

Yordan Alvarez is a surprise favorite to lead the MLB in runs batted in. Can the oft-injured slugger bring home the title? Check out what th...

MARCH 27

MLB predictions 2024: Who's winning it all? World Series, MVP, Cy Young picks Will Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers to World Series title? Here's how USA TODAY Sports' MLB experts see the 2024 season playing out.

MARCH 27 • USATODAY.COM

Here's what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara

Only a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly fired Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and constant companion of their new $700 million slugger, Shohei Ohtani

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loss of interpreter could help Shohei Ohtani with Dodgers, Dave Roberts says

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic Shohei Ohtani will become closer with his teammates in the absence of former interpre...

MARCH 27

MLB's top 2024 storylines include Shohei Ohtani's interpreter scandal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's rookie year and MLBPA drama NEW YORK - The 2024 MLB season promises plenty of drama, on and off the diamond. Shohei Ohtani’s twist-filled interpreter scandal, the MLB P...

MARCH 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Multiple MLB Interpreters Back Up Possible Shohei Ohtani Explanation Multiple former MLB interpreters have spoken out about how they worked closely with their players on financial matters, lending credence to...

MARCH 27 • OUTKICK.COM

Four takeaways from Shohei Ohtani's news conference: 'I never bet on sports'

Amid investigations by the IRS and MLB, Shohei Ohtani did not take questions Monday but delivered a detailed statement proclaiming his innoc...

MARCH 26

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani comes out swinging, says interpreter 'has told lies' Also under scrutiny is how the Dodgers and Ohtani’s representatives entrusted Ippei Mizuhara with so much autonomy.

MARCH 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shohei Ohtani Issues Statement on Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal Ohtani denied betting on sports and claims he did not agree to transfer money to a bookmaker.

MARCH 26 • SI.COM

Shohei Ohtani denies betting on sports, says ex-interpreter stole money to pay debts Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday steadfastly denied any involvement in sports betting or the gambling activities of his...

MARCH 26 • KANSASCITY.COM

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter stole from him Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said Monday in his first comments on a gambling investigation that he never bet on sports and hi...

MARCH 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter stole from him Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said Monday in his first comments on a gambling investigation that he never bet on sports and hi...

MARCH 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

MARCH 25 • AL.COM

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter stole money and lied

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told lies.

MARCH 25

Shohei Ohtani 'shocked' over alleged theft by former interpreter Shohei Ohtani addressed the media for the first time since the Los Angeles Dodgers fired his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, after being accuse...

MARCH 25 • MASSLIVE.COM

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, former translator 'has been stealing money . . . and told lies' - The Boston Globe Shohei Ohtani made his first public comments Monday since his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired following allegations of illegal...

MARCH 25 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Shohei Ohtani to make first comments since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first public comments since his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired.

MARCH 25