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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / December 8
Tigers, Dominican Republic to play series in memory of nightclub tragedy
The Detroit Tigers will travel to Santo Domingo to play a two-game series against the Dominican Republic's national team March 3-4 to honor the victims of a mass casualty event there last spring.
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / October 8
Nelson Cruz eyes Austin Wells for Dominican Republic WBC roster in 2026 
Austin Wells has been drawing interest from the Dominican Republic national team ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10
Pedro Martinez reveals family members missing after nightclub accident
The Dominican Republic endured a tragic incident when a popular nightclub, the Jet Set, collapsed on Tuesday morning, killing at least 184 people and injuring hundreds more.
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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 9
Former Dodgers Pitcher Octavio Dotel Passes Away In Dominican Republic Nightclub Tragedy
Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the more than 120 victims who were killed after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed on Tuesday morning.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / True Blue LA / April 9
Farewell, Octavio Dotel
Dotel was one of at least 79 people killed after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic. He was 51. Former Dodgers reliever Octavio Dotel was killed in a horrific nightclub collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, D.R.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9
Nationals Boss Sends Condolences to Nelson Cruz After Horrible Tragedy
On Tuesday, 44 people died and 160 people were injured when the ceiling of a Dominican Republic night club collapsed. As rescuers searched the rubble for survivors, they found that one of the victims was former Major League pitcher Octavio Dotel who pitched for 15 years.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Rob Manfred issues statement on tragedy at nightclub in Dominican Republic
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has issued a statement confirming some of the tragic news that came out of the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.
MLB Releases Statement On World Series Champion's Tragic Death
The MLB world mourned the loss of Octavio Dotel, who died after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed early Tuesday morning. Dotel, a former relief pitcher who won the 2011 World Series with the St.
Athletics News / The Spun / April 8
MLB legend's sister dies in nightclub tragedy in Dominican Republic
A seven-time MLB All-Star lost his sister in the nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic. According to multiple reports, the roof of a Santo Domingo nightclub collapsed on Tuesday morning.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 8
Former World Series Champion Octavio Dotel Dies in Roof Collapse
Octavio Dotel, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and World Series champion, has tragically passed away in a roof collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo, according to multiple sources, including Diario Libre.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Report: Former Yankee and World Series Winner Dies in Roof Collapse Tragedy
Octavio Dotel, the former Major League pitcher who wore a Yankees uniform in 2006 and won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2011, has died following a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic, according to Diario Libre.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8
Reports: Ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel survives deadly roof collapse in DR
Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel reportedly was pulled alive Tuesday from the wreckage of a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that killed at least 27 people and injured more than 130.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 8
Sister of Former Seattle Mariners Star Nelson Cruz Dies in Deadly Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse
According to the New York Post, Nelsy Cruz, the sister of Seattle Mariners' legend Nelson Cruz, has died in a nightclub building collapse in the Dominican Republic.
Ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel rescued from nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic
Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was rescued alive after the ceiling in a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed Monday night. Dotel was among dozens of people who were missing after the roof collapsed around 12:44 a.m.
MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 3
Nelson Cruz among select few who are 'beloved everywhere they go'
Veteran leadership is critical to the success of any professional sports team. Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli had the ultimate veteran leader in slugger Nelson Cruz to help guide the Twins during his first season at the helm in 2019.
MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 17
Bomba Squad star Nelson Cruz to throw first pitch before Twins' home opener
Former Twins slugger Nelson Cruz, best known as the star of the 2019 "Bomba Squad" team, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Minnesota's home opener on April 3, according to the Star Tribune's LaVelle E.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 20
Former Seattle Mariners Slugger Nelson Cruz Discusses Playing With Ichiro Suzuki
Many former Seattle Mariners hitters have received recognition over the past several years for their amazing careers. Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez were both inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 2, 2024
Sunday Marked Anniversary of Seattle Mariners Signing Prolific Hitter Nelson Cruz
The last month of 2024 began on Saturday. And there's one more big event for the Seattle Mariners, and the rest of the league, to take part in before the calendar rolls to the 2025: the MLB Winter Meetings.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28, 2024
Mariners send Nelson Cruz off to retirement with incredibly classy gesture on Opening Day
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 29, 2023
Reports: Nelson Cruz accepts advisor role with Dodgers
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 3, 2023
Seven-time All-Star's retirement a reminder of when Rangers almost won their first World Series
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.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 3, 2022
Nelson Cruz reveals his motivation to return to MLB in 2023
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2022
Report: Nationals slugger Nelson Cruz on Mets' 'radar'
With the August 2 traded deadline right around the corner, the Mets are reportedly looking to improve their lineup with a big bat.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 27, 2021
Rays slugger Nelson Cruz wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award
Cruz is the 50th recipient of the honor, which is given annually to a player who exudes a mix of both on-field sportsmanship and off-field philanthropy and community outreach.
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