MESA, ARIZ.—Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell apologized Friday for the “hurt” and “pain” he caused his ex-wife but didn’t detail what prompted a 40-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell met with the media Friday for the first time since being suspended last fall for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy, offering a public apology to his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy. Russell spoke for nearly 20 minutes at Cubs camp, ahead of position players joining spring training workouts early next week. The suspension followed allegations made by ex-wife Melisa Reidy. He said his relationship with his ex-wife is “moving in the right direction” as they co-parent their son.

Source: thestar February 15, 2019 22:52 UTC