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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

                        Mets to shuffle roster after OF Mike Tauchman tears meniscus

                        Mets to shuffle roster after OF Mike Tauchman tears meniscus

                        Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman will need surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The 35-year-old had been projected to make the Mets' roster after signing a minor league deal last month.
                        Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez agrees to new 6-year contract

                        Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez agrees to new 6-year contract

                        The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.
                        Randy Arozarena says he apologized to Cal Raleigh over WBC spat

                        Randy Arozarena says he apologized to Cal Raleigh over WBC spat

                        Randy Arozarena says he has apologized to Cal Raleigh for the expletive-laced comments directed at his Mariners teammate earlier this month at the WBC.
                        Dylan Carlson's solo HR puts Cubs ahead in 6th

                        Dylan Carlson's solo HR puts Cubs ahead in 6th

                        Dylan Carlson belts a solo home run in the sixth inning to give the Cubs a lead.
                        Seiya Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after knee injury in WBC

                        Seiya Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after knee injury in WBC

                        Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, will not play in the Cubs' season opener Thursday against Washington.
                        'Please be a strike'; ump has hot mic moment during ABS challenge

                        'Please be a strike'; ump has hot mic moment during ABS challenge

                        Umpire Bill Miller can be heard on microphone saying, "Please be a strike" after the Giants call for an ABS challenge.
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