Author: David Melendi

Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Charged With Stealing $16 Million

The fired ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani was charged today with stealing more than $16 million from the superstar’s bank account. Ippei Mizuhara made the illegal transfers to pay off his own gambling debts that he piled up over several years with an illegal bookmaker, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which filed the federal charges. “Mr. Ohtani is considered a victim...

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Mets, Braves Game Postponed

The Braves announced that Wednesday night’s Mets vs. Braves game has been postponed to Sept. 26 due to forecasted bad weather. Thursday’s game at 12:20 will be played as planned. Jose Quintana was the scheduled starter for the Mets and Allan Winans for the Braves.

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Senga Lands on 60-Day IL, Mets Call Up LHP Tyler Jay

Updated Post: Apr. 10 at 2:38 pm To accommodate calling up lefty Tyler Jay on the 40-man roster, the Mets announced Wednesday they’ve transferred Kodai Senga to the 60-day IL. To make room on the active roster, the Mets optioned Dedniel Núñez to Triple-A Syracuse following his MLB debut on Tuesday. The earliest Senga would be able to return now is May 27. It’s a blow for a rotation...

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Mets Eclipse Braves 8-7 Behind Nimmo, Stewart

Once upon a time, the Braves were off to a good start. And then it was falling apart. DJ Stewart and Brandon Nimmo with the total eclipse of Braves fans’ hearts. Stewart hit a two-run, tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning and Nimmo hit two game-tying long balls to lead the New York Mets (4-6) to a come-from-behind 8-7 victory over Atlanta (6-3) at Truist Park. The Mets have won four...

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Bad Start Doesn’t Concern Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen isn’t panicking about the winless Mets. But he won’t be afraid to cut his losses if things don’t look good, much like 2023. Also, he envisions a four-day work week, which should leave more time for his latest investment in golf. “It’s only four games into the season,” the Mets owner told Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”...

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