The Dodgers were playing the San Diego Padres in Seoul, South Korea, last March when a bombshell was revealed: Ohtani's interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara was being criminally investigated for ties to an illegal gambling ring and had stolen a huge amount of money from the baseball star.

What can't Ohtani do? Despite the 30-year-old dual-threat taking the 2024 season off from pitching due to an elbow injury, he not only won his second consecutive MVP, but also led

As the Dodgers prepare to begin the season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs, here are five takeaways on how things went during spring training.