Major League Baseball has tabbed seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz to fill the new role of special advisor for baseball operations. His job will include serving as a liaison between the organization and players in Latin American nations, including his native Dominican Republic.
Nelson Cruz has been hired as a consultant to the league, with the full title of special advisor for baseball operations.
Nelson Cruz was only an Oriole for one season, 2014, but it was a wonderful year. Cruz led the major leagues in home runs with 40, and led the Orioles to the American League Championship Series.
Opening Day was special for Cruz. He threw out the first pitch then signed a one-day contract, retiring as a member of the Mariners. That moment meant a great deal to Cruz as he clearly appreciated the organization and the support of the fans.
The Seattle Mariners kicked off their 2024 season with a nod to their recent past. The Mariners announced on Thursday that they have signed slugger Nelson Cruz to a one-day contract to retire with Seattle.
When the Seattle Mariners host the Boston Red Sox on March 28th for Opening Day, longtime fan favorite Nelson Cruz will throw out the first pitch. The team made the announcement on social media on Tuesday.
The Dodgers have their eyes on several star pitchers, and time will tell whether they’re able to land any of their top picks. Winter Meetings kick off next week, and there are plenty of expectations tied up along with them.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to pursue upgrades to their roster, but that has not stopped their other offseason work as well. On the player side, Shohei Ohtani is of course the biggest name being pursued.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are giving a post-retirement job to The Cruz Missile.
Nelson Cruz, 43, recently retired after spending almost two decades as one of the most potent sluggers in the league.
Nelson Cruz, who retired earlier this month after 19 major league seasons, is accepting an advisor role with the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
Nelson Cruz announced his retirement on Thursday, just one day after one of his former teams — the Texas Rangers — won their first World Series title in franchise history.
Seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Thursday. Cruz, 43, made it official that he is hanging up his cleats
One of the most famous players in recent Major League Baseball history is calling it a career.
The Padres announced a series of roster moves Tuesday, recalling left-hander José Castillo, right-hander Matt Waldron and infielder Matthew Batten. In corresponding moves, right-hander Domingo Tapia was optioned to Triple-A El Paso, righty Michael Wacha was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 2) with right shoulder inflammation and designated hitter Nelson Cruz was designated for assignment.
Padres designated hitter Nelson Cruz turned 43 on Saturday and brought in his birthday with a two-hit performance en route to a timely win for San Diego.
As the Padres continue their quest to climb up the NL West standings in the dog days of summer, they have another reinforcement set to return to the team.
Even though the San Diego Padres have not found their final footing just yet and have suffered some painful losses in 2023, one of the bright spots has undoubtedly been Nelson Cruz.
The San Diego Padres signed seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz this past offseason. Cruz spent the 2022 season with the Washington Nationals and signed as
The seven-time All-Star will be heading west and will attempt to help put one National League contender over the top next season.
The Padres may be continuing their mad science experiment.
The Nationals will buy out a $16 million mutual option on Nelson Cruz for $3 million, effectively making him a free agent.
Cruz last played on Sept. 13. He’s been out of the lineup since due to inflammation in the inner corner of his left eye.
In an interview with the Washington Post, Cruz talked about how his major league career has led to his community work both in the states and back in the Dominican Republic, and that he is afraid he won't be able to give the same aid if he calls it a career.
With the August 2 traded deadline right around the corner, the Mets are reportedly looking to improve their lineup with a big bat.
Nelson Cruz has worn No. 23 since 2014. He'll continue that with the Rays, but the number did not come cheap.
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