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Chicago Cubs cut ties with Addison Russell: Shortstop becomes free
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Addison Russell's work in Arizona is far from over as Cubs
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Cubs' Russell says he's focused on becoming a better person
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Cubs' Addison Russell says he has to 'get the respect of the fans
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Addison Russell on how long he'll be in the minors: I honestly
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Chicago Cubs' Russell accepts 40-game suspension imposed by MLB
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Cubs demote Russell, scratch Lester, bring Contreras off IL
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Cubs' Russell suspended 40 games under domestic violence policy
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Detroit Tigers' Al Avila denies interest in Addison Russell
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Addison Russell's Suspension Rings Hollow Because Domestic
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Addison Russell prepares to return from suspension
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Cubs reach agreement on creative contract for suspended SS Addison
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Are the Cubs trying to scare writers critical of Addison Russell, who
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MLB gives Addison Russell 40-game ban under domestic violence policy