By Gina Kim ( January 21, 2026, 10:15 PM EST) — A baseball coach who placed illegal sports wagers for former MLB star Yasiel Puig took the stand Wednesday in the player’s obstruction of justice trial, telling a California federal jury that Puig’s gambling got “out of control” and that the coach feared repercussions from bookies after Puig didn’t pay his debts….

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