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Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleads guilty; MLB considers matter closed

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges in a change-of-plea hearing on Tuesday after he was accused of stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.

Has Shohei Ohtani's swing been affected by hamstring injury?

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Braves sign veteran 3B to major league deal

The former third-round pick spent the 2017-22 seasons with the Marlins, taking regular at-bats between stints as the team’s everyday third baseman and everyday right fielder.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 minutes ago

Pirates call up former No. 1 pick as part of roster shuffle

He returns to the majors after spending a bit more than a month in Triple-A. He’d gotten out to not only a rough start in 2024 (.162/.280/.206 in 83 plate appearances) but to his overall big league career.

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Miami Marlins News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Marlins DFA former All-Star

The Miami Marlins are pulling the plug on a former All-Star.

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Padres infielder gets lifetime ban for betting on baseball

Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been given a lifetime ban for betting on baseball.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / 2 hours ago

Veteran right-hander agrees to push back opt-out date with Rangers

The 38-year-old is looking for a rebound from last year’s rough showing in Miami, when he pitched in 13 games (10 starts) for the Marlins and posted an unsightly 6.02 ERA.

Jack Flaherty, Tigers aim to keep rolling vs. Rangers

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

MLB awards check-in: Leading MVP candidates in each league

MLB awards check-in: Three leading MVP candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each MVP Award.

Three leading Cy Young candidates

...and three leading Rookie of the Year candidates in each league

Three potential landing spots for Mets first baseman Pete Alonso

Phillies SS Edmundo Sosa fits right into the team's high-energy culture

Red Sox offseason trade with Braves continues to backfire

This feels like the beginning of the end for Spencer Torkelson with Tigers

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 hours ago

Former MLB outfielder, coach Tony Scott dies at 72

Former major league player and coach Tony Scott recently died, per various sources, including Brent Maguire of MLB.com.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / 54 minutes ago

Brewers rookie LHP dealing with elbow soreness

Acquired from the Padres as part of the 2022 Josh Hader return, he already looks like a key piece of a Milwaukee rotation that has been hit hard by injury

Possible Brewers Return Potential If Shortstop Isn’t Extended

Jackson Chourio, Brewers add to White Sox's losing streak

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Five little-known Negro League players now in MLB record book

The recent inclusion of Negro League statistics into the Major League record book has not only further legitimized the careers of legends like Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige and Cool Papa Bell, but has also highlighted the careers of lesser-known Negro League players.

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Negro League legend finally getting his due as MLB merges stats

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / 3 hours ago

Dodgers' two-time All-Star shut down after rehab setback

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming out of a cold stretch, but they might have a much bigger issue on their hands.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

MLB awards check-in: Leading Cy Young candidates

MLB awards check-in: Three leading Cy Young candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season, and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each Cy Young Award.

Royals' Seth Lugo looks to continue road success in Cleveland

MLB awards check-in: Three leading MVP candidates in each league

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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

This feels like the beginning of the end for Spencer Torkelson

He heads back down to Triple-A Toledo after hitting .201 with four home runs and 56 strikeouts with an OPS of .597.

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Tigers designate infielder for assignment

With 4-run 10th, Tigers split series with Red Sox

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 30 minutes ago

MLB awards check-in: Three leading Rookie of the Year candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each Rookie of the Year Award.

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MLB home run props for 6/3: The wind's blowing out at Coors

Three landing spots for Mets first baseman Pete Alonso

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Jose Urquidy News / MLB Trade Rumors / 14 minutes ago

Report: Astros RHP may require season-ending surgery

The 29-year-old has yet to pitch this season, opening the year on the injured list with a forearm strain. He went out on a minor league rehab assignment last month but was pulled from his latest appearance after experiencing renewed discomfort in his forearm area.

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Twins, beware: Astros' Yordan Alvarez finding power stroke

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San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Report: Padres infielder facing lifetime ban for betting on baseball

A San Diego Padres infielder is facing a lifetime ban for placing bets on baseball, according to a report.

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron to start for Padres vs. Angels

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Has Shohei Ohtani's swing been affected by hamstring injury?

It was revealed recently that Ohtani has been playing through a hamstring contusion for the past few weeks. It happened on a pickoff attempt against the Cincinnati Reds on May 16.

Shohei Ohtani Joins Ichiro Suzuki As Only Japanese-Born Players With 100 Home Runs & 100 Stolen Bases

Dave Roberts Credits Dodgers Developing Homegrown Players

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Red Sox offseason trade with Braves continues to backfire

Boston sent its longtime ace left-hander and cash to Atlanta in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom in late December.

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Victor Robles News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 minutes ago

Report: Mariners to sign former Nationals top prospect

A few years ago, he was one of the top prospects in the whole league.

A pair of infielders opt out of minor league deals with Mariners

Mariners fire bench coach Brant Brown

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Orioles designate recently acquired right-hander for assignment

The pitcher made only one appearance as a member of the Orioles, and it went about as poorly as a debut could go.

Orioles to promote versatile prospect

Orioles’ Jorge Mateo in concussion protocol after odd in-game accident

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Edmundo Sosa fits right into the high-energy Phillies culture

Since being acquired from the Cardinals in exchange for reliever JoJo Romero three days before the trade deadline in 2022, Sosa has shined in a part-time role.

Phillies manager disagrees with Brewers 1B's prediction about return vs. former team

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Connor Norby News / MLB Trade Rumors / 37 minutes ago