Cubs' Addison Russell Denies Domestic Violence Allegation
"Any allegation I have abused my wife is false and hurtful," Russell said in a statement released through the team.
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"Any allegation I have abused my wife is false and hurtful," Russell said in a statement released through the team.
"I try to be the most boring person I can when I'm off the field," Bryant says.
It will be the second straight day Russell is out of the lineup, as he didn't play in a 6-5 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday.
Tyler Chatwood opposes Jon Lester tonight at Wrigley Field.
Under MLB policy, domestic violence penalties are at the discretion of the commissioner's office.
In 12 starts, Lackey has now allowed 16 homers, the second-most in the National League.
Marcell Ozuna hit his 15th homer, and J.T. Realmuto also went deep.
Heyward's comeback season has seen him become a complete player with the Cubs.
"This is one of the more volatile years to project players," executive Jason McLeod says.
"I've been learning a lot," Contreras says. "I've been improving so much since last year."
