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Tag: Yasiel Puig

Dodgers’ ZiPS Projections Provide Optimism For 2016 Season

Despite a slow start to the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the more active teams...

Matt Borelli

Dodgers News: Maury Wills Excited To Work With Yasiel Puig During Spring Training

A common narrative tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers is they have a problem child in Yasiel Puig. Since making his Major League debut in June 2013, Puig has been a polarizing figure who's drawn the ire of fans within…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Eager To Meet With Yasiel Puig

When the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Dave Roberts as manager, the overwhelming response from those with connected to the organization and outside of it, was positive. Roberts is regarded for his ability to connect with people and it's a strength…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: MLB’s Investigation Of Yasiel Puig To Conclude By March

Coming off a season in which hamstring injuries limited him to just 79 games, Yasiel Puig did little to ease the mounting criticism with a November report of his involvement in a scuffle outside a Miami bar. It was said…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Focus Is On Improving, Not Trading Yasiel Puig

With an abundance of outfielders and need for starting pitching, conventional wisdom suggests something will give for the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the crop of notable free-agent starters has dwindled, the Dodgers are said to be discussing trades with the…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Yasiel Puig Fight Began After Attempt To Play Peacemaker

Coming off a disappointing season, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made headlines for his involvement in a scuffle outside a Miami bar last month. One report had Puig getting escorted out of the bar by employees after he got…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig Excited To Visit Cuba

Major League Baseball's contingent of executives and players touched down in Havana, Cuba on Tuesday, marking the league's first trip to the island since 1999. Part of the historical significance includes the opportunity for multiple Cuban natives to return to…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: No Evidence To Suggest Yasiel Puig Was Physical With Sister

Major League Baseball is currently in the midst of investigating Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman, Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig over alleged domestic violence incidents. Of the three, only Reyes was arrested; on…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Says Teams Have Called About Outfielders

Since injuries forced the Los Angeles Dodgers' hand in promoting Yasiel Puig from Double-A in June 2013, the club has been saddled -- and at times benefitted from -- having a surplus of outfielders. Puig's meteoric rise to stardom earned…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis And Adrian Gonzalez Vouch For Yasiel Puig

Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in June 2013, Yasiel Puig has drawn countless praise, and frustrated teammates and opponents alike. Puig recently made headlines for his involvement in a small scuffle with a bouncer outside a Miami bar last…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Called ‘Worst Person’ In Baseball By Ex-Teammate

Dealing with multiple injuries and in desperate need of a spark plug in June 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Yasiel Puig from Double-A and the rest as they say, is history. Puig took the league by storm, helping lift…

Matthew Moreno

MLB News: Joe Torre Says Domestic Violence Investigations Won’t Be Rushed

After watching and learning from the miscalculations of the National Football League, Major League Baseball now finds itself connected to alleged domestic violence incidents. The Los Angeles Dodgers have unfortunately become all too familiar with the matter, as Yasiel Puig…

Eric Avakian