Federal prosecutors said no evidence backs up Ippei Mizuhara's claims that he suffered from a gambling addiction, which led ...

6, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and filing a false tax return after stealing almost $17 million from Ohtani, who he was best friends with for years, in June 2024. The recording was obtained from a ...

A new audio obtained by The Athletic shows Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, impersonating Ohtani to wire ...

Mizuhara was there for many of the Japanese sensation’s career highlights: He was Ohtani’s catcher during the Home Run Derby at the 2021 All-Star Game and was also present for his two American ...

The shocking audio release proved that Mizuhara attempted to steal more from Shohei Ohtani. Justifying his reasons will not erase his crime. Following the audio recording, Justin Verlander’s ...

In the spring, Mizuhara admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off sports betting debts. Prosecutors asked for $16 million in restitution to Ohtani and an additional $1.1 ...

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, faces sentencing after admitting to stealing millions of dollars from the MLB star. However, federal prosecutors have challenged his claim that ...

But he became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs with 50 stolen bases, winning his third career MVP award. When and if Ohtani joins the Dodgers rotation in 2025 has been a ...

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a three-run home run during the second inning ... in MLB history to join the 50-homer, 50-steal club. Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Oakland ...

Mizuhara stood by Ohtani's side for many of the Japanese sensation's career highlights, from serving as his catcher during the Home Run Derby at the 2021 All-Star Game, to being there for his two ...