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Attorneys for Yasiel Puig say ex-Dodger may have been entrapped in sports gambling probe

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig strikes out to end the game, as the Dodgers lose to the Astros, 7-6, in 11 innings during Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES —Attorneys for former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was expected to plead guilty Wednesday to lying to federal authorities investigating an illegal sports-gambling ring, now say they are exploring a possible defense.

Puig was joined by his attorneys, Keri Axel and Jose Nuno, and his agent, Lisette Carnet, Wednesday at the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. A judge agreed to

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