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How the Cubs are assessing the messy Addison Russell situation - The Athletic
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As the Addison Russell situation plays out, the Cubs leave no doubt: Javier Báez is their shortstop - The Athletic
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Cubs GM Jed Hoyer: Keeping Addison Russell 'The Right Thing to Do', News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Addison Russell Non-Tendered by Cubs, Making Him a Free Agent – NBC Chicago
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Tom Ricketts says Cubs kept Addison Russell to 'support' him - Sports Illustrated
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Cubs decide to keep Addison Russell in 2019 despite domestic violence suspension
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Friday's baseball: Cubs' Russell says sorry to ex-wife
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Cubs' Russell sorry for 'pain' he caused ex-wife, no details, Archive
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Cubs' Decision To Non-Tender Russell Comes A Year Late
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Prospectus Feature: MLB's Response to Addison Russell Continues Pattern of Failure - Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus
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Addison Russell: Cubs shortstop suspended 40 games
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Addison Russell willing to give up spot at shortstop to help Chicago Cubs
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Cubs' send Addison Russell to Triple-A following the end of his domestic violence suspension
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Addison Russell non-tendered by Cubs
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Chicago Cubs: Addison Russell playing well after a tumultuous offseason