A trial in the federal case against former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig is now underway in Los Angeles. Proceedings formally kicked off in a downtown courtroom early Tuesday, as prosecutors allege Puig made bets with an illegal gambling operation in 2019 and then lied about it to investigators. Puig placed the wagers on sporting events through a business run by former minor league pitcher Wayne Nix, according to prosecutors. He would submit the bets to an associate, who would then relay them to Nix,