While it would be unfortunate if the allegations of funds theft by Shohei Ohtani's assistant were true, it is not all that surprising that a scandal involving illegal gambling and MLB has surfaced. Given MLB's all-too-cozy relationship with companies like DraftKings and the inevitable proliferation of odds posting and online betting advertising, not to mention the approval of the Oakland Athletics to relocate to Las Vegas, it's hard to imagine MLB agreeing to do so. I can guess that there isn't. Ever since the debacle of the 1919 World Series and the ouster of Pete Rose, they've gotten even smarter.
bill waxman
Simi Valley
::
It must be great to have so much money that you don't realize you're missing $4.5 million.
Jay James
Pico Rivera
::
Look at Julio Urias, Trevor Bauer, and maybe Ohtani. Perhaps the Dodgers need to consider changing the screening system they use, or don't use.
fred wallin
Westlake Village
::
This means that Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, rather than Shohei Ohtani's agent, lawyer, or anyone else with access as a fiduciary, was able to siphon off nearly $5 million in alleged gambling debts without the slugger's knowledge. Should we think so? Pete Rose must be laughing somewhere.
Greg Narsessian
north hollywood
::
It will no doubt depend on how much risk, and potential embarrassment, leagues are willing to take in exchange for the sponsorship benefits that come with accepting “legalized” gambling. The lines are blurring as sports betting has never been easier and more popular, and money speaks louder than anything else.
steve ross
carmel
