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Former MLB All-Star looking to reignite baseball career in Korea
SEOUL, Sout Korea — Former Chicago Cubs All-Star shortstop Addison Russell will look to rebuild his career abroad after he signed a one-year, $530,000 contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of...
The sensible Yankees move that would shock everyone
Here are three things to watch ahead of the MLB's winter meetings this week. 1. God forbid Brian Cashman and Scott Boras are seen talking in the bowels of the...
Cubs injury chaos has fantasy owners scrambling for answers
Whether you are looking at fantasy baseball or reality, nothing derails your quest for a championship worse than late-season injuries. Your replacement options are extremely limited, and as you find...
Addison Russell's Cubs return is here, and it is awkward
Addison Russell is back, four games after his suspension concluded. The Cubs’ shortstop is returning following a 40-game suspension for violating the sport’s domestic violence policy late last season, according...
Another woman comes forward: Cubs star 'abandoned' me and our kid
Addison Russell is already serving a 40-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy following allegations made by his ex-wife. Now the Cubs shortstop is being accused by another woman...
Changes are coming for the Yankees of the NL
CARLSBAD, Calif. — The Cubs won 95 games, second-most in the NL, yet it all felt dissatisfying because multiple pieces from their positional core regressed and they went out early...
Cubs' Addison Russell gets 40-game ban over abuse case
CHICAGO — Cubs infielder Addison Russell accepted a 40-game suspension Wednesday for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy after a series of allegations made by his ex-wife. Commissioner Rob...
Cubs star put on leave after ex details scary abuse allegations
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball on Friday after his ex-wife published a lengthy blog post detailing physical and emotional abuse she suffered...
Cubs shortstop a perfect under-the-radar fantasy play
In a world in which a 30 percent success rate is considered good, you would think the fantasy baseball community would be a more patient and forgiving group. It is...
Cubs star's wife wants divorce, stonewalls MLB after abuse accusations
Addison Russell's wife has filed for divorce, while saying she declined to be interviewed by Major League Baseball in response to allegations the Cubs shortstop had been abusive. Melisa Reidy-Russell...
Cubs star under investigation for hitting wife: 'I'm here to stay'
CHICAGO — Addison Russell returned to the Chicago Cubs on Friday, one day after Major League Baseball began an investigation of the shortstop. He had been accused of hitting his...
Cubs shortstop accused of cheating on, abusing wife
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was bombarded by a slew of increasingly troubling accusations on Wednesday. His wife, Melisa, accused him in an Instagram post of cheating on her, and...
You're dreaming if you think this middle infielder is a fantasy stud
Sometimes, drafting players coming off big years is like trying to buy a car on Craigslist. Sure, the price on the BMW being sold by “CaptainRipOff” seems right and the...
Look out, Mets: Cubs and Joe Maddon are talking dynasty
One down, how many more to come? Even before the spilled champagne had dried in the visitor’s clubhouse at Progressive Field early Thursday morning, the Cubs were talking like a...
Addison Russell: From Cubs afterthought to October legend
CLEVELAND — On this ultra-talented Cubs team, he can be an afterthought. If the Cubs finish off the Indians in Wednesday night’s World Series Game 7, though? Addison Russell will...
Cubs-Indians: Two tortured franchises in winner-take-all Game 7
CLEVELAND — It’s just supposed to end this way, right? After 17 combined decades of waiting by two tortured fan bases, either the Cubs or Indians will win the World...
This young SS crop is sensational — but who’s the best?
CHICAGO — Between Nov. 11, 1993, and Sept. 22, 1994 — a span of 315 days — they were born. Between April 21, 2015, and Sept. 3, 2015 — a...
Russell or Lindor? Chapman or Miller? Breaking down Cubs-Indians
Cleveland is unofficially the sports capital of the universe, with the Cavaliers as reigning NBA champions and the Indians in the World Series. But if the Cubs win this Fall...
Cubs just one win away from World Series return
LOS ANGELES — Jon Lester might be the other stud lefty in this NLCS, but Thursday night he was worthy of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It’s...
The move Joe Maddon didn't make saved the Cubs
LOS ANGELES — The swings of emotion and momentum are such in the postseason that perspective often has the same lasting power as a defenseless mixed martial arts fighter. When...