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Tag: Yasiel Puig

Dodgers News: Josh Byrnes Calls Spending On Cuban Talent ‘Unique’ Situation

There's been a noticeable rise in Cuban players making their way to the Majors over the past few seasons, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been at the center of the action. Signed to a seven-year, $42 million contract in…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Runs Bases With Maury Wills Watching

Looking to put a turbulent offseason behind him, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was among the several position players who reported early to Camelback Ranch for the start of Spring Training. Pitchers and catchers have been in camp since…

Matthew Moreno

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Nearing Decision On 2 Domestic Violence Cases

After overhauling their domestic violence policies, Major League Baseball is currently investigating three cases involving Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman. The Dodgers reached an agreement with the…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Looking To Past For Success In Future

After participating in the 2014 Home Run Derby and starting for the National League in the All-Star Game, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was expected to take the next step in his young career last season. However, Puig was…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Corey Seager, Yasiel Puig Report Early For Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers and catchers reported to Camelback Ranch on Friday for the start of Spring Training without a hitch. Then on Saturday, the group held their first workout -- composed of bullpen sessions and bunting work for pitchers,…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Rob Manfred Hopes To Conclude Yasiel Puig Domestic Violence Investigation By Opening Day

As the National Football League dealt with multiple domestic violence incidents last year, Major League Baseball got ahead of the issue by revamping their policy for such cases. The proactive approach came into play this offseason as New York Yankees…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Magic Johnson Calls Yasiel Puig ‘Key’ For Success In 2016

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Camelback Ranch for the start of Spring Training in 10 days, the Los Angeles Dodgers on track to enter the 2016 season with much of the same roster from last year. Of course, there's…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Sought Advice From Miguel Cabrera And Nelson Cruz

Since signing a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in June 2012, Yasiel Puig has been a target of criticism. It began with claims the Dodgers severely overpaid for the Cuban import, and has continued with Puig's…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig, Lazarito Armenteros Meet At Caribbean Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been major players in the international market over the past few years, signing Yasiel Puig, Alex Guerrero, Hyun-Jin Ryu and Kenta Maeda, among several others. Los Angeles has already blown past their allotted bonus money…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Says Don Mattingly Did ‘Best He Could’

Immediately after the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Andrew Friedman as president of baseball operations in October 2014, speculation was rampant the new front-office head would replace then-manager Don Mattingly with a skipper of his choosing. However, Friedman gave Mattingly a…

Matthew Moreno

Farhan Zaidi: Dodgers Have ‘Nothing Going On’ In Trades For Andre Ethier, Yasiel Puig

Prior to Howie Kendrick agreeing to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club was on track to return a team this season that closely resembles the 2015 group. Kendrick's return further solidifies that notion, with the only change among…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Roundtable: Should An Outfielder Be Traded?

For much of the past three seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers have carried a surplus of outfielders on their active roster...

Matthew Moreno