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Former baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig of Kiwoom Heroes hits a ball during the opening game of the 2022 regular season for the Korea Baseball Organization in Seoul, April 2, 2022. Authorities Puig will plead guilty to lying to federal agents investigating an illegal sports gambling operation. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, that Puig acknowledged in unsealed court documents that he denied betting on the operation when in fact he made hundreds of bets in 2019. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

Former MLB player Yasiel Puig agrees to plead guilty to lying to feds about illegal gambling

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Yasiel Puig watches his three-run double off of Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Cole Irvin during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. The free agent outfielder and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday, July 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

AP source: Free agent OF Yasiel Puig, Braves reach 1-yr deal

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 24, 2019, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Moustakas hits an RBI-double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, in Milwaukee. The Cincinnati Reds announced signing Moustakas to a four year $64-million contract, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Reds, Moustakas complete $64 million, 4-year deal

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Yasiel Puig hits an RBI double off Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Cuban-born Indians outfielder Puig becomes US citizen

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Yasiel Puig hits an RBI double off Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Indians’ Puig drops appeal of 3-game suspension for brawl

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez watches an RBI double during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Puig, Clevinger lead Indians to 7-3 victory over Angels

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 6, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Yasiel Puig, left, follows through on a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber during the first inning of a baseball game, in Cincinnati. The Indians bulked up for the playoff race by trading temperamental starter Trevor Bauer before the deadline to Cincinnati in a three-team deal they hope can help them run down the Minnesota Twins. Cleveland, which trails the AL Central by three games but leads the wild-card race, sent Bauer to the Reds for slugger Yasiel Puig and left-hander Scott Moss. The Indians also acquired outfielder Franmil Reyes, lefty Logan Allen and infield prospect Victor Nova from the San Diego Padres, who acquired outfielder Taylor Trammel from the Reds.(AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Puig eager to gain foothold after trade to Indians

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Edman hits a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Robert Stephenson during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Edman’s grand slam lifts Cardinals over Reds 7-4

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager fields a ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Curt Casali during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Casali was thrown out at first on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pederson’s HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Reds 4-3

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Yasiel Puig licks his bat during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Yasiel Puig looking like a natural fit so far in Cincy red

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

Members of the grounds crew work on the field before Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Latest: Red Sox win 4th World Series title in 15 years

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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after Max Muncy's walk off home run during the 18th inning in Game 3 of the World Series baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Latest: Red Sox take commanding 3-1 Series lead over LA

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A rainbow is seen over Fenway Park before Game 2 of the World Series baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Boston takes 2-0 World Series lead with 4-2 win

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Dodgers beat Brewers in Game 7, face Red Sox in World Series

By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants catcher Nick Hundley, left, reacts to being shoved by Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, right, as they argue while home plate umpire Eric Cooper, second from left, gets between them and Max Muncy runs in during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig appealing 2-game suspension

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, right, shoves San Francisco Giants catcher Nick Hundley, left, as they argue while relief pitcher Tony Watson, below, runs in and home plate umpire Eric Cooper gets between them during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig suspended 2 games, fined

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San Francisco Giants catcher Nick Hundley, left, reacts to being shoved by Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, right, as they argue while home plate umpire Eric Cooper, second from left, gets between them and Max Muncy runs in during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Puig takes swing at Hundley, both ejected as benches clear

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Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig, second from left, walks off the field with manager Dave Roberts, left, and a trainer after catching San Francisco Giants' Nick Hundley's fly ball for an out out during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, April 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Dodgers place Puig on 10-day disabled list

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Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig reacts after catching San Francisco Giants' Nick Hundley's fly ball for an out and running into the wall during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, April 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Dodgers RF Puig runs into wall, leaves with sore hip, foot

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig gestures after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Maeda stays aggressive as Dodgers win at Angel Stadium

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