Addison Russell

Shortstop Addison Russell has been non-tendered by the Chicago Cubs, making him an unrestricted free agent. The announcement was made Monday just before the MLB deadline for contract decisions for arbitration-eligible players. Russell would have been due to make a contract worth nearly $5 million, according to projections, but will likely not be back with the team after a tumultuous…

Chicago Cubs top prospect Nico Hoerner will make his MLB debut on Monday night, as he will play shortstop in the team’s opener against the San Diego Padres.

With their shortstop depth ravaged by injuries, the Chicago Cubs will reportedly call up top prospect Nico Hoerner.

The Chicago Cubs got even more bad news Monday as it appears shortstop Javier Báez will miss the rest of the regular season.

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell suffered a nasal contusion after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

An MRI on the injured left thumb of Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Báez has revealed a hairline fracture, the team said Saturday.

The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves on Friday afternoon, including recalling infielder Addison Russell from Triple-A Iowa.

The Chicago Cubs are going to add another bat to their roster this weekend, as the team will reportedly promote outfielder Ian Happ from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell is heading to Triple-A Iowa after the team optioned him from its 25 man roster on Wednesday afternoon.

Jon Lester returned to form, allowing one run in seven innings, and the Chicago Cubs’ offense came alive in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Matt Carpenter knew exactly what he needed to do. Carpenter hit a game-ending single against an unusual defensive alignment in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday night.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Báez was out of the team’s starting lineup in their last two games, but he’ll be back on the field Wednesday as the club continues its series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Addison Russell says he understands the booing he has heard since returning to the Chicago Cubs after his suspension for violating baseball’s domestic violence policy, calling it “a serious issue.”

It’s been nearly a week since the Chicago Cubs officially activated shortstop Addison Russell from the restricted list following his suspension over domestic violence allegations, but now it appears that the team is set to welcome him back to Chicago.

In the aftermath of Addison Russell’s suspension for violating baseball’s domestic violence policy, the Chicago Cubs decided to put their staff through enhanced training.

The Chicago Cubs will option shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa when he’s eligible to return from his 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy later this week.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell said Thursday that he is focused on “trying to become a better person” since being suspended for 40 games for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell has begun his conditioning assignment with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this week, and on Thursday will address reporters for the first time since spring training.