Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesMelisa Reidy-Russell http://www.philliesfanproshop.com/authentic-maikel-franco-jersey , the ex-wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell, will speak to Major League Baseball investigators regarding domestic violence allegations she made against him.Per ESPN.com's Jesse Rogers,Reidy-Russell explained why she is ready to speak now after not wanting to speak with MLB about the allegations in 2017."Last year, when MLB contacted me, I wasn't ready," Reidy-Russell said. "I didn't know what was the right thing to do. I didn't even believe in myself enough to think I should do that (cooperate). I just left my husband and all this blew up."When the allegations against Russellfirst came to light through a friendofReidy-Russell's on Instagram in June 2017, she declinedto speak with MLB investigatorsthrough a statement from her lawyers."It is her desire to pursue a resolution that is Tim McCarver Jersey , first and foremost, in the best interest of the parties' son, and which occurs in a swift, amicable and private fashion," thestatementissued byBeermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP on Reidy-Russell's behalf said.Reidy-Russell told Rogers her lawyers didn't think she was emotionally prepared to discuss the situation and wanted her to wait until she was ready."They told me I didn't have to do it on their timeline," she said. "I told them I wanted to wait until after my divorce."Reidy-Russell accused Russell of multiple instances of emotional and physical abuse in a post thatpublished on her websiteon Sept. 21.MLB placed Russell on administrative leave as it continues to investigate the matter. Per The Athletic'sKen Rosenthal, the league extended the former All-Star's leave through the end of the regular season on Sunday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Mike Fiers and Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez are good friends Pete Rose Jersey , but Fiers suggested Saturday that Martinez didn't want to face him.After Fiers allowed seven hits, three walks and no runs while striking out six over 6.1 innings in a 5-0 win over Boston on Saturday, he badgered his buddy, according to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press: "He ducked me today. He had been talking about that all year and I think he told [Red Sox manager Alex] Cora to get a day off against me."MLB.com's Jason Beck confirmed that Fiers was simply teasing his former college teammate.Fiers and Martinez both attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before enjoying success in Major League Baseball.Martinez, who is in the midst of his first season with the Red Sox http://www.philliesfanproshop.com/authentic-dave-hollins-jersey , is putting up MVP-caliber numbers with a .325 batting average, 29 home runs and 80 RBI.Meanwhile, Fiers has been solid in his first season with the Tigers, as he is 7-6 with a 3.49 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 111 innings.Per Will Burchfield of 97.1 The Ticket, the career matchup between Martinez and Fiers is decidedly one-sided, as Martinez is 7-for-14 with two home runs and two doubles.It is possible that Martinez and Fiers could be reunited in the coming weeks, as ESPN's Buster Olney reported that the Red Sox were among the teams evaluating Fiers as a potential trade acquisition ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.Fiers did not make the Houston Astros' postseason roster in 2017 after struggling during the regular season John Kruk Jersey , but he could be a good option for the back end of Boston's rotation heading toward the playoffs by virtue of his bounce-back year.For now, the Red Sox will focus on ensuring Martinez is 100 percent, as his off day came after he crashed into the wall during Friday's win over the Tigers.