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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Shohei Ohtani bet on baseball?

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) prepares his bat in the dugout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 24, 2024.
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) prepares his bat in the dugout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 24, 2024.
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Published 4:03 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

One of baseball's biggest stars is embroiled in a scandal the MLB hasn't seen since Pete Rose.

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday denied that he ever participated in any sports gambling, amid a scandal involving allegations that his interpreter stole money from him and placed bets on games.

Ohtani’s longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was fired on Friday. Ohtani on Monday claimed Mizuhara was stealing from him.

A CNN article states at least $4.5 million was withdrawn from Ohtani’s bank accounts. Ohtani’s attorneys have not detailed how they believe the funds were stolen.

Do you think Ohtani bet on baseball? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.

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