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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
              • 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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                        Astros' struggling Tatsuya Imai to return to rotation next week

                        Astros' struggling Tatsuya Imai to return to rotation next week

                        Tatsuya Imai, despite his struggles in adjusting to the majors and continued control problems, will return to the Astros' starting rotation next week.
                        Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

                        Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

                        Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights
                        ESPN fantasy baseball rankings: 2026 category and roto leagues

                        ESPN fantasy baseball rankings: 2026 category and roto leagues

                        Here are Eric Karabell's rankings for ESPN head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues for the remainder of the season.
                        ESPN fantasy baseball rankings: 2026 points leagues

                        ESPN fantasy baseball rankings: 2026 points leagues

                        Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's fantasy baseball rankings for ESPN points leagues for the remainder of the season.
                        Blue Jays' Max Scherzer to seek opinions on forearm issue

                        Blue Jays' Max Scherzer to seek opinions on forearm issue

                        Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer said he's confused about why the tendinitis in his right forearm isn't improving and will seek opinions from more doctors.
                        Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow leaves after first with low back pain

                        Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow leaves after first with low back pain

                        Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow returned to warm up before the second inning but leaves with low back pain, replaced by Jack Dreyer.
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