Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Enjoys Exuberance Yasiel Puig Plays With, Even If It Means More ‘Crotch Chops’
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Enjoys Exuberance Yasiel Puig Plays With, Even If It Means More ‘Crotch Chops’

Matthew Moreno
October 22, 2018
2 Min Read
Yasiel Puig, 2018 NLCS
Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Yasiel Puig has played with a level of flare and excitement ever since making his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013. As seasons passed, his temperament and actions on the field steadily wore on his opponents and at times, teammates as well.

DRESS LIKE THE PLAYERS IN OUR EXCLUSIVE ‘WORLD SERIES ATTITUDE’ SHIRT

With some maturation on his part, Puig has better harnessed the passion with which he plays to have it reveal itself as more joyful enthusiasm than looking to disrespect anyone. However, he’s brushed up against the line some since the 2017 season when a ‘crotch chop’ has seemingly become a favorite celebration.

Hailing from the wrestling world, the celebration is one that’s both caused the Dodgers dugout to erupt in laughter and fans of opposing teams to jeer Puig more than they already did.

Seven games with the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series meant the act was on full display, and by both teams. After the Dodgers won Game 7, NLCS MVP Cody Bellinger said he believes the chopping movement can make the game more entertaining, via Pedro Moura of The Athletic:

Cody Bellinger, making sense, on crotch chops:

“Honestly, when Aguilar did it to him in Game 6, I was like, ‘All right, this is what makes the game fun.’ Now Puig did it today. I think the game needs more of that, to an extent — not as crazy as Puig, though.”

— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) October 21, 2018

While Jesús Aguilar was able to use Puig’s celebration in jest as the Brewers staved off elimination in Game 7, it was Puig and the Dodgers who got the last laugh. With the Brewers still within a run, Puig clubbed a three-run homer off Jeremy Jeffress in the seventh inning of Game 7.

To no surprise, he celebrated around the bases, drawing the ire of the Miller Park crowd.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2018 NLCSCody BellingerLos Angeles DodgersYasiel Puig
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Hyun-jin-ryu-4
Dodgers News

2017 NLDS: Hyun-Jin Ryu’s Only Path To Dodgers’ Playoff Roster Is Via Starting Rotation

October 5, 2017
October 5, 2017
Dave Roberts
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Used ‘Best’ Available Relievers In Loss To Diamondbacks

May 1, 2024
May 2, 2024
Ian Gibaut
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers Roster: Ian Gibaut Claimed Off Waivers By Cincinnati Reds

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022
Miguel Rojas
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas ‘Went Back To Myself From 2020 And 2021′

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어