arstyle27
Supporter
- Nov 13, 2001
- 10,541
- 3,569
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
CP.....is Addison basically a platoon player at this point?
W. 29-27
Bryant a 2-run bomb
Almora a solo shot
Butler/Montgomery with 9 innings of 1 run ball.
Cards lose again, Brewers down late.
Gotcha. He is my favorite Cub and on my fantasy team. Was debating on dropping him as he has been useless recently, and his PT has been inconsistent.Naw, he has a shoulder injury they are nursing along, and with Baez being a stud, no sense in grinding Addy worse when they can rest him plenty and use Zo/Happ at second or outfield.CP.....is Addison basically a platoon player at this point?
He really could use a 10 day rest, but he's gaming it.
Major League Baseball is investigating an accusation of domestic violence against Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell, a league official confirmed to ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Thursday.
In a post on Instagram, Russell's wife, Melisa, accused her husband of cheating and implied that the couple was breaking up. A comment related to the post from someone Melisa Russell identifies as a close friend accused the player of physically abusing his wife.
During Wednesday night's Cubs game against the Marlins, in which Addison Russell did not play, Melisa Russell posted a photo of herself in a bathing suit in a body of water. The text read: "Being free to be able to make your own choices for your own happiness beats being cheated on, lied to, & disrespected any day. #herestonewbeginnings #onlygetsbetterfromhere" The post and subsequent comment have since been deleted.
Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told the Associated Press that the department "does not have any current investigation" into Russell or allegations of domestic violence.
A Cubs official told the Chicago Sun-Times that the team is looking into the matter but would have no comment at this time.
In 2015, the league and players union agreed to a new, more rigorous domestic violence policy. Former Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended 30 games under the policy last season. Mets closer Jeurys Familia, infielder Jose Reyes and Braves outfielder Hector Olivera have also received lengthy suspensions under the policy.
After an All-Star season for the championship Cubs last season, Russell is struggling this year. Entering Thursday's play, Russell, 23, was batting .209 with three homers and 19 RBIs and his errors are up. Javier Baez has been seeing more time at shortstop.
Bonus Slot Money
27 Cubs – $2,373,300
30 Cubs – $2,184,300
2nd Round (Pick 67): $ 901,900
3rd Round (Pick 105): $ 511,900
4th Round (Pick 135): $ 382,300
5th Round (Pick 165): $ 285,800
6th Round (Pick 195): $ 222,600
7th Round (Pick 225): $ 175,500
8th Round (Pick 255): $ 148,500
9th Round (Pick 285): $ 137,500
10th Round (Pick 315): $ 131,300
Despite holding the last pick in the first round (for having the best record last season), the Chicago Cubs actually have the 18th highest bonus pool in the draft, thanks to their extra pick.
The St. Louis Cardinals, by contrast, have the lowest bonus pool in the draft ($2,176,000), after forfeiting their first-round pick for Dexter Fowler and sending their second-round and supplemental second round pick to the Astros as penalty for the hacking scandal.