Ippei Mizuhara has a federal court sentencing hearing set for Thursday afternoon for taking almost $17 million from Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani. He was Ohtani's translator.

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Ohtani, who signed a $700 million contract with the Dodgers in the 2023-24 offseason, didn't pitch in his first year with the club after having elbow surgery in September 2023. But he became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs with 50 stolen bases, winning his third career MVP award.

The ballpark remained closed for massive renovations, but the parking lots were packed with fans celebrating a second title in five years, with an even brighter future possibly on the horizon. Shohei Ohtani danced through the event surrounded by a security detail.

Looks like some players just couldn't wait to get back on the field, so they took the initiative to start earlier than expected.

While Shohei Ohtani made history at the plate and on the basepaths in 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar could continue to rewrite the record books when he returns to the mound.