Ohtani's Return Pitching

Pitch of American Airlines Jet Turned Upward Just Before Crash

Transportation safety investigators are seeking to determine if the pilots of the American Airlines plane detected danger just before the midair crash with a helicopter.

The New York Times - 11h

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicates Shohei Ohtani could start pitching again in May

Dodgers fans will have to wait a little longer to see Ohtani pitch.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Ohtani's return to pitching could come in May for World Series champion Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May sounds “about right.”

ABC News - 11h

Ohtani on track despite 'complicated' surgery

Shohei Ohtani said he was "on schedule" in his attempt to return as a two-way player this season, despite what he described as a "complicated surgery" on his shoulder.

ESPN - 11h

Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani on track for Dodgers opener. What about Kiké Hernández?

While Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani are expected to be healthy for the Dodgers season opener, fans really want to know if Kiké Hernández will be back.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Shohei Ohtani returning to mound in May? 'Sounds about right,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says

Ohtani is wrapping up his rehab from Sept. 2022 elbow surgery

CBS Sports - 17h

Let the guessing games begin: Coe revives spirit of 2012 in IOC pitch

IOC presidential candidate ‘has no idea’ about his chances Lord Coe thought to be neck-and-neck with Samaranch Jr No sooner had the crucial presentations for the biggest job in sport ended than ...

The Guardian - 2d

Giants trade Taylor Rogers to Reds for right-handed pitching prospect

The San Francisco Giants traded left-handed relief pitcher Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a right-handed pitching prospect.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Impersonated Him in Call With Bank, Prosecutors Say

An audio recording revealed that Ippei Mizuhara attempted to push through a $200,000 wire transfer from one of the player’s accounts.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Ippei Mizuhara allegedly impersonates Shohei Ohtani to make $200,000 transfer on leaked bank call

Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges last year

CBS Sports - Jan. 24

Ex-interpreter impersonated Ohtani 24x for cash

Federal prosecutors released an audio recording in which they say Ippei Mizuhara impersonates Shohei Ohtani in an attempt to wire money from Ohtani's bank account.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter impersonated the baseball star to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Audio reveals Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter impersonating him

Prosecutors say a newly released audio recording captures Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, impersonating the baseball player in a phone call with a bank, in which he requested a ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Ex-interpreter caught impersonating Ohtani in recording, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he ...

CBS News - Jan. 24

Audio reveals ex-interpreter impersonating LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani

Feds seek nearly five-year sentence for Mizuhara Ex-interpreter is due to be sentenced on 6 February A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Dodgers introduce Roki Sasaki, who says Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn't influence his decision to join team

Sasaki said he prioritized joining a team that would embrace a Japanese player, but there were other reasons he ultimately chose the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

Roki Sasaki explains why he chose the Dodgers, what role Shohei Ohtani played in his decision

Donning a Dodgers uniform, Sasaki made his first public comments since making his MLB decision

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Chasing Deals, Founders Worked Trump Inauguration Parties as Pitch Events

Reports of startup founders seeking audiences with influential administration players this week herald a new mindset about government among entrepreneurs.

Inc. - Jan. 22

'They all wanted him here.' How Shohei Ohtani, other Dodgers helped recruit Roki Sasaki

Throughout Roki Sasaki's highly anticipated posting process and free agency, the Dodgers knew the main pillars they wanted their courtship to be built upon.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Trump Pitches External Revenue Service to Collect Tariffs: What to Know

President Trump wants an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs on imports. One trade expert said the move may be “more branding than substance.”

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Mookie Betts has advice for Shohei Ohtani: Get some sleep now before the 'baby comes'

Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first child

ABC News - Jan. 21

Cease-Fire Expected to Move Forward, and a Last-Ditch Pitch to Save TikTok

Plus, remembering David Lynch’s weirdness.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Senate GOP rejects House conservative pitch on corporate tax rates

House conservative proposals to raise corporate taxes to offset the cost of President-elect Trump’s tax package are going over like lead balloons in the Senate, where Republicans are warning their ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfires

ABC News - Jan. 16

Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity

A group of high powered investors want to raise billions to form a new international basketball league, according to people familiar with the matter.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity

The investors are looking to raise $5 billion to start a basketball league that could offer players equity to potentially lure them away from the NBA.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Pitching Investors? Use These 5 Strategies to Sell Your Idea

The key to selling an idea lies in crafting a truly convincing argument.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Ohtani and Dodgers featured on four of ESPN's first 10 Sunday night baseball broadcast

Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will be featured on four of ESPN’s first 10 “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcasts along with a March 27 appearance on the ...

ABC News - Jan. 15

Arteta must revive Emirates roar as much as Arsenal’s fortunes on pitch

With Tottenham next up at home, Gunners manager must restore the positivity of the 2022-23 season. Mikel Arteta was sitting in the Emirates Stadium away dugout when he realised the scale of the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

Nick Castellanos believes Mets' Jose Iglesias should have won 2024 NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos believes the NL MVP should have been given to a Mets player, and he’s not talking about Francisco Lindor. Castellanos’ 2024 NL MVP pick? Jose Iglesias.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

‘We have the momentum’: Reform’s pitch to disaffected Scottish voters

Populist party makes ground north of border with focus on energy policy

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Zelenskyy in final pitch for US weapons before Trump enters White House

Also in this newsletter: Will Slovakia really cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine?

Financial Times - Jan. 10

The pitch that got Joe Wicks emotional on Dragons' Den

BBC News - Jan. 8

Fantasy Baseball Today: How Fantasy stars like Shohei Ohtani and other first-rounders could bite you

Plus, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to ascend, but his steal totals remain underwhelming

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook, Instagram in Free-Speech Pitch

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has been building ties with the incoming Trump administration, said the move was an attempt to restore free expression on its platforms.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience

Jensen Huang’s address at CES followed a trading session that sent Nvidia’s value to $3.66 trillion.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Trump pitches 'merged' US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement

President-elect Trump pitched the idea of a “merged” United States and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, noting there would be no tariffs if the two ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Amorim: United players are 'afraid on the pitch'

Ruben Amorim has admitted Manchester United's poor form has left his players "afraid on the pitch" ahead of their daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Who's left on MLB free-agent pitching market? Roki Sasaki is biggest puzzle piece in arms picture.

Five teams have successfully addressed their rotation needs. Which clubs are still searching for help? And most important: what seven arms, including Sasaki, are still available?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

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