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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
        • 2Y
        Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
        • N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
          • 3Y
          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
                        • 4Y
                        Machado, Cruz collect 7 RBIs in Mexico slugfest
                        • Cruz, 42, becomes 3rd-oldest with 6-RBI game
                          • 4Y
                          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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                        Francona brings former assistant Joe Torres in as Reds pitching coach

                        Joe Torres has been hired as the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach after spending the past five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach.
                        Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

                        Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

                        Future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy this week, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
                        Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

                        Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

                        The Athletics have hired the Brewers' Cam Castro to be their new GM. Castro served as Milwaukee's senior vice president of player development and performance.
                        Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

                        Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

                        Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks
                        Grading bold 2026 season predictions for all 30 MLB teams

                        Grading bold 2026 season predictions for all 30 MLB teams

                        It's time to see if what we said about each club going into the season was accurate or not -- and what it means for 2027.
                        Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins U.S. House seat in Texas

                        Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins U.S. House seat in Texas

                        Republican Mark Teixeira, a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star, has won election to the U.S. House in Texas' 21st Congressional District. Also Tuesday, former college football coach Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama gubernatorial race.
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