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Yoshinobu Yamamoto sharp after rocky debut, but Dodgers lose - ESPN

LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto's debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, on the heels of attaining the largest contract ever for a starting pitcher, lasted only one inning and saw him get charged with five earned runs, nearly a quarter of his total through an entire prior season in Japan. It followed two rough outings in spring training, casting early doubt on Yamamoto's ability to transition to the world's most advanced baseball league in the United States.

Dodgers see 'more engaging' Ohtani with Mizuhara gone - ESPN

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ippei Mizuhara wasn't just Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, he was a middleman for coaches and teammates, a facilitator for everything the two-way star needed within a ballpark, not to mention away from one.

Ohtani to address theft allegations against interpreter on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will address the media on Monday (Mar 25) for the first time since his interpreter was fired by the MLB team amid allegations that he stole from the player to pay off gambling debts, the team's manager said on Sunday.

Ohtani to address 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 team's trip to South Korea.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to speak on ex-interpreter's gambling allegations Monday

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Ohtani set to address media for first time since interpreter fired - ESPN

LOS ANGELES — 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's former interpreter emerged during the team's trip to South Korea.

No questions: Dodgers shield Shohei Ohtani from media after interpreter fired

SEOUL: Dodgers public relations officials blocked media from asking Shohei Ohtani questions in South Korea on Thursday (Mar 21) following the team firing his interpreter for an alleged connection to an illegal bookmaking operator. Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday he never considered holding Ohtani out of the game but wouldn't comment further on Ippei Mizuhara being fired, or the alleged circumstances around his dismissal. "I can't comment on that. Anything with that, the meeting, can't comment," Roberts said. Roberts pencilled Ohtani into the lineup - he batted second as designated hitter for the second straight game - and doesn't plan to alter the batting order. "Shohei is ready," Roberts said. Mizuhara, the longtime interpreter for Ohtani, was fired by the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Dodgers fire Ohtani's interpreter after theft reports

SEOUL: Shohei Ohtani's interpreter was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday (Mar 21) after the Japanese baseball star's representatives alleged he had been the victim of "a massive theft" reported to involve millions of dollars.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto sharp after rocky debut, but Dodgers lose - ESPN

Dodgers see 'more engaging' Ohtani with Mizuhara gone - ESPN

Ohtani to address theft allegations against interpreter on Monday

Ohtani to address media for 1st time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to speak on ex-interpreter's gambling allegations Monday

Ohtani set to address media for first time since interpreter fired - ESPN

No questions: Dodgers shield Shohei Ohtani from media after interpreter fired

Dodgers fire Ohtani's interpreter after theft reports