Cubs’ Russell on leave after new allegations

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife. A blog post attributed to ex-wife Melisa Reidy contained more detailed allegations, including years of physical and emotional abuse. Less than 12 hours later, Major League Baseball announced Russell’s leave in accordance with the MLB-MLB Players Association domestic violence policy. The Cubs said the leave is for seven days, but could be extended. Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the department has not launched a criminal investigation “at this point,” but detectives will look at the allegations “further and have already reached out to the Cubs.”