Legal
April 12, 2024

Ippei Mizuhara Charged with Bank Fraud in $16M MLB Scandal

The Fall from Grace: Ippei Mizuhara and the $16 Million MLB Fraud Case In a stunning breach of trust, former translator and confidante of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, has been officially charged with bank fraud following illegal transfers totaling over $16 million. This shocking revelation emerged as Mizuhara is set to face the […]

North America , Regulation
April 23, 2023

The Impact of Baseball Rules on Oddsmakers’ Lines

As the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season kicked off, three new rule changes were implemented, including a pitch clock, with varying effects on oddsmakers’ lines. Last year, MLB saw the lowest average runs scored per game since 2015 at 8.57, signaling a decline in offense. In response, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred introduced three rule […]