Fact Check: Was Edwin Diaz Tied To Illegal Cockfighting In Puerto Rico . . . The controversy around alleged cockfighting activity in Puerto Rico got louder after a May 14, 2026, report from USA TODAY connected several well-known Puerto Rican athletes to the scene through social media posts and event promotions The timing grabbed attention fast, especially after Edwin Diaz’s name got tossed into all of this
Three-Time MLB All-Star Promoted Illegal Cockfighting Events Edwin Díaz, the $69 million closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been linked to an alleged illegal cockfighting operation in his native Puerto Rico, according to a report by USA Today The report, published Friday, tied Díaz to the federally banned blood sport through social media advertisements and promotional materials posted by cockfighting organizations on the island, including