Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Rob Manfred Hopes MLB Investigation Into Shohei Ohtani & Ippei Mizuhara Is ‘Short’
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Rob Manfred Hopes MLB Investigation Into Shohei Ohtani & Ippei Mizuhara Is ‘Short’

Scott Geirman
March 29, 2024
3 Min Read
Shohei Ohtani
Jason Parkhurst/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened up their domestic Opening Day on Thursday, with a lineup that included Shohei Ohtani.

Being implicated in an investigation involving former translator Ippei Mizuhara in an illegal gambling scandal, Ohtani’s name is tied to cash transfers to Southern California bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, who is also under federal investigation.

Ohtani claimed he was unaware of Mizuhara’s actions and accused his former translator of theft, while Major League Baseball has since began their own investigation into the matter.

In an appearance on MLB Network’s “High Heat,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the investigation will dive into finding the truth of the matter:

“Given the way the story unfolded, it’s important in terms of assuring our fans about the integrity of the game that we verify the things that Mr. Ohtani has said, and it’s really that simple.”

MLB has a track record of conducting thorough investigations, but with federal agencies working on their own, Manfred said they aren’t likely to work together:

“It’s really difficult for the federal authorities to cooperate with us fully when they have their own ongoing investigation, so I think this is one where we’ll have to proceed on our own.”

…

“We never have the kind of authority that law enforcement people have, but we manage to get these investigations done and find the facts and I’m sure we will on this one.”

The cloud of this matter is bad for baseball, and the influence that sports betting has in professional sports, Manfred echoes that a hasty conclusion is best:

“I hope short. I hope short, but I just don’t know.”

In the interim, Ohtani is okay to remain with the Dodgers, and won’t be subject to any rules that won’t allow him to continue playing during the investigation.

Ohtani has remained of the position that he had no involvement into Mizuhara’s illegal activities and has never been a part of any illegal gambling.

Ippei Mizuhara made it ‘difficult’ for Dodgers to communicate with Shohei Ohtani

The scandal with Mizuhara and his abrupt exit from the organization has already had its own effect on the clubhouse.

Some, including Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, believe that without Ohtani’s former translator, a proper path of communication could be had with the two-way star. Mainly in conversations with baseball dialogue, the team should have a better line to Ohtani.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Ippei MizuharaLos Angeles DodgersRob ManfredShohei Ohtani
ByScott Geirman
Follow:
Scott Geirman is a journalist from Simi Valley, California, currently working as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and Angels Nation. After working as the Sports Editor for the Moorpark College newspaper, he graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in broadcast journalism with an emphasis in political science. Scott has a passion for reading, writing, baseball, family, Mookie Betts, and being a father to his beautiful daughter. He is currently pursuing his career in the sports media industry.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Jedd Gyorko at bat against the Atlanta Braves
Dodgers News

Dodgers 2019 Player Reviews: Jedd Gyorko

December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019
Dodgers News

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. Becomes Youngest Player To Start & Record Hit On Opening Day Since Adrian Beltre With Dodgers In 1994

March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019
Kenta-maeda-10
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Calls First Half Of 2016 Season ‘Productive’

July 11, 2016
February 1, 2017
Tommy Lasorda
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Tommy Lasorda Receives Lifetime Achievement Award At 17th Annual L.A. Sports Awards

March 9, 2022
March 5, 2024

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어