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Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000. The recording referenced in a court filing Thursday by federal prosecutors is being used to back up a push for a nearly five-year sentence for Mizuhara. He previously pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud for stealing nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star. Mizuhara’s attorney did not respond to an email from The Associated Press requesting comment. Mizuhara pleaded guilty in June to spending millions from Ohtani’s Arizona bank account to cover his growing gambling bets and debts with an illegal bookmaker.

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FILE - Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz speaks with the media prior to a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sept. 24, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez, File)

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New Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Tanner Scott answers questions during an introduction news conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

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NEW YORK (AP) — The 70 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was …

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FILE - San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar celebrates after hitting a bunt single during the sixth inning in Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)