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    NelsonCruz

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      1/7/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic

    2023 season stats

    • AVG
      .245
    • HR
      5
      150+
    • RBI
      23
      150+
    • OPS
      .681
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      • Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
        • 1Y
        Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
        • N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
          • 2Y
          N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
          • Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
            • 3Y
            • Alden Gonzalez
            Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
            • Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
              • 3Y
              Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
              • $775 million for this?! How the Mets and Padres went from preseason favorites to first-half failures
                • 3Y
                • David Schoenfield
                Matt Carpenter of the San Diego Padres warms up in the outfield before the game against the New York Mets.
                • Padres designate slugger Cruz for assignment
                  • 3Y
                  Padres designate slugger Cruz for assignment
                  • Where have you gone, Edgar Martinez (and other DHs who can hit)?
                    • 3Y
                    • David Schoenfield
                    Edgar Martinez
                    • 'MLB Together' community help program launched
                      • 3Y
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                      • Machado, Cruz collect 7 RBIs in Mexico slugfest
                        • 3Y
                        Machado, Cruz collect 7 RBIs in Mexico slugfest
                        • Cruz, 42, becomes 3rd-oldest with 6-RBI game
                          • 3Y
                          Cruz, 42, becomes 3rd-oldest with 6-RBI game

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                        Nelson Cruz emotional after winning humanitarian award
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                        Cruz bringing leadership to Twins
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                        All-Stars share fondest Midsummer Classic memories
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                        Robbie Ray limits Athletics to an unearned run and 2 hits in 8 innings as Giants win 3-1

                        Robbie Ray limits Athletics to an unearned run and 2 hits in 8 innings as Giants win 3-1

                        — Robbie Ray held the Athletics to an unearned run and two hits in eight innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.
                        Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants: Game Highlights

                        Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants: Game Highlights

                        Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants: Game Highlights
                        Ryan Johnson dominates, Nolan Schanuel adds 2-run HR as Angels beat Orioles 5-1

                        Ryan Johnson dominates, Nolan Schanuel adds 2-run HR as Angels beat Orioles 5-1

                        — Rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson gave up one hit over six scoreless innings, Nolan Schanuel hit an early two-run home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Tuesday night.
                        Zack Gelof's hand injured by spikes, ending 24-game hit streak

                        Zack Gelof's hand injured by spikes, ending 24-game hit streak

                        Athletics infielder Zack Gelof left Tuesday night's game in the second inning with a gruesome injury after the Giants' Matt Chapman stepped on Gelof's right hand during an awkward tag play at second base.
                        Red Sox beat the Rockies 5-2 behind Sonny Gray’s 11 strikeouts

                        Red Sox beat the Rockies 5-2 behind Sonny Gray’s 11 strikeouts

                        — Wilyer Abreu and Nate Eaton drove in two runs each to back an 11-strikeout performance from Sonny Gray and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night.
                        Boston Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlights

                        Boston Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlights

                        Boston Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlights
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