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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 21
From Nelson Cruz to Freddy Peralta: Erik Neander’s Trade Redemption
As the Tampa Bay Rays were crowned victors of the American League on Monday night, Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP, continuing to make him perhaps the all-time greatest Rays trade.
MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / July 29
Revisiting the Nelson Cruz trade 20 years later 
With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, there are a ton of rumors going around. This year, the Milwaukee Brewers happen to have their name in a number of the rumors given their status as one of the best teams in baseball.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16
Albert Pujols, Nelson Cruz find silver lining from Dominican Republic’s heartbreaking loss to Team USA at World Baseball Classic
The Dominican Republic fell to Team USA in the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic. It was a heartbreaking end for the Dominican Republic, with the game ending on a bad strike call.
The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
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.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / October 8, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 9, 2025
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.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9, 2025
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, 2025
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.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Athletics News / The Spun / April 8, 2025
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.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 8, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
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 / Yardbarker / March 29, 2024
Nelson Cruz received fitting farewell with Mariners on Opening Day
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.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2022
Nationals agree to one-year, $15M contract with seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz
The "Boomstick" is heading to the nation's capital. Still one of the most fearsome sluggers in the game at 41 years old, Cruz is generally viewed as exclusively a designated hitter at this point in his career.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2021
Rays place slugger Nelson Cruz on COVID-19 injured list
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed slugger Nelson Cruz on the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
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