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Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, stole $16 million over more than two years from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts to an illegal sportsbook, according to an affidavit filed by federal authorities Thursday. spr.ly/6012wUBpi

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter and confidant, has been charged with bank fraud after it was discovered he transferred more than $16M from Ohtani's account to an alleged illegal sports book, federal authorities announced in L.A. court.

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing federal charges. A source with knowledge of the investigation told ESPN that Ohtani’s claims of theft are accurate.

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Tough start to the season for Kyle Hendricks. Per ESPN Stats & Info: The 17 ER allowed this season are tied for the 2nd-most by a Cubs pitcher in their first 3 games of a season since earned runs became official in 1913. Gave up 7 tonight to the Padres.

Christopher Morel (grand) slams one 431-feet. 💥

It’s sad, truly. It’s never fun seeing guys get hurt, and what’s gone on with the Sox these last few years is mind boggling. Yoan, Eloy and Robert couldn’t make it to Tax Day.

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The Cubs had won 234 consecutive games when leading by 8 or more runs. Last loss was in 2002.

After trailing 8-0, the Padres lead the Cubs 9-8 in the 9th. If they win, it’ll tie for the biggest comeback in franchise history.

The White Sox got shutout for the 4th time in 10 games today. They're 1-9 and have scored 16 runs in those 10 games. Per ESPN Stats & Info: It's the fewest over a team's first 10 games since the 2004 Expos (12) and the White Sox' fewest over their first 10 games since 1968 (13).

It got dark here in a hurry

Great column here. Of note, we rail on pitchers for going max effort when 'back in the day' they held something back for later in the game or even season. Been pointed out to me several times, HITTERS are better these days too. U hold back, you get crushed. All needs examination

What a half. Man, that was entertaining.

Shota Imanaga wins Round 1 vs. Shohei Ohtani!

Shota Imanaga blows strike three by Ohtani in their first career match up. Nice battle there goes to the new Cubs pitcher.