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    Nelson Cruz

    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
            • 2Y
            • Alden Gonzalez
            Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
            • Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
              • 2Y
              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
                        • 2:46
                        Cruz bringing leadership to Twins
                        • 1:01
                        All-Stars share fondest Midsummer Classic memories
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                        MLB News

                        Reds' Nick Lodolo exits rehab start with blister issue

                        Reds' Nick Lodolo exits rehab start with blister issue

                        Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo had his rehab start cut short Thursday night due to another blister issue.
                        Mariners activate J.P. Crawford (shoulder) ahead of Angels series

                        Mariners activate J.P. Crawford (shoulder) ahead of Angels series

                        Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, who began the season on the 10-day injured list with an injured right shoulder, was reinstated Thursday.
                        Royals' catcher Carter Jensen scratched after oversleeping

                        Royals' catcher Carter Jensen scratched after oversleeping

                        Catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins after he overslept.
                        Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights

                        Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights

                        Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights
                        Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC

                        Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC

                        — Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball, Minnesota homered three times in the ninth inning to break open a close game, and the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Thursday to avoid a three-game series sweep.
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                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Stream Joe Boyle, avoid Aaron Nola

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