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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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        N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners

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        N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
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          Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser

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          Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
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            Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs

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            Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
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              $775 million for this?! How the Mets and Padres went from preseason favorites to first-half failures

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              Matt Carpenter of the San Diego Padres warms up in the outfield before the game against the New York Mets.
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              Aaron Judge could return to New York Yankees' lineup Sept. 8

              Aaron Judge could return to New York Yankees' lineup Sept. 8

              Aaron Judge, 34, traveled with the New York Yankees for their West Coast road trip this week, and is nearing a return to the lineup, manager Aaron Boone said Monday night, adding that a Sept. 8 game, when the team opens up a homestand, is "possible."
              Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

              Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights

              Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights
              Velázquez hits 2-run homer and Smith adds 2-run double as Astros surge past White Sox, 6-3

              Velázquez hits 2-run homer and Smith adds 2-run double as Astros surge past White Sox, 6-3

              — Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run homer and Cam Smith added a two-run double to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in a series opener between American League division leaders.
              Chisholm Jr., Yankees criticize Red Sox radio voice Flemming

              Chisholm Jr., Yankees criticize Red Sox radio voice Flemming

              Several Yankees players went out of their way to openly criticize Red Sox voice Will Flemming, calling him "unprofessional" and questioning why he would suggest a team throw at an opposing player.
              Cubs add nine more HRs in rout of Brewers to cap record month

              Cubs add nine more HRs in rout of Brewers to cap record month

              The Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in a 17-3 blowout of the Brewers on Monday night, capping a month in which they hit 62 total.
              Alex Bregman hits 3 home runs and Cubs set team record with 9 in 17-3 rout of Brewers

              Alex Bregman hits 3 home runs and Cubs set team record with 9 in 17-3 rout of Brewers

              — Alex Bregman hit three of Chicago's franchise-record nine home runs and the Cubs punctuated their August power display with a 17-3 blowout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
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