Chelsea Janes

Major League Baseball reporter, Washington Post

Major League Baseball reporter for the Washington Post

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LA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani said his ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole millions to pay gambling debts. His story raises plausibility questions.

Questions remain after Ohtani says ex-interpreter stole money

LA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani said his ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole millions to pay gambling debts. His story raises plausibility questions.

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The California Democratic senator announced today she’s suspending her campaign for president, exactly two months before the Iowa caucus.

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