Roberts: Exit of 'buffer' Mizuhara may aid Ohtani

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The firing of interpreter Ippei Mizuhara will “help relationships internally” between the Dodgers and superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to manager Dave Roberts. “… There’s no longer a buffer,” he said.

'Good to be home': RP Chavez, 40, makes Braves

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The Atlanta Braves sent reliever Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, clearing a spot on the opening day roster for fan favorite Jesse Chavez, 40, a veteran pitcher who was signed a day earlier after being

Ohtani reps decline to say more on reporting theft

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Shohei Ohtani’s representatives declined again Tuesday to answer ESPN’s questions about which authorities they have contacted to report their allegation of theft against Ohtani’s former interpreter.