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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Former World Series winner confirmed dead in nightclub tragedy

Tony Blanco reportedly saved fellow ex-MLB player Esteban German from roof collapse

MLB world mourns former pitcher Octavio Dotel, who died in night club roof collapse

MLB News / The Spun / April 8

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.

Former World Series winner confirmed dead in nightclub tragedy

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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.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / April 8

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

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / September 8

Twins Almanac for 9/8: Tom Kelly Number Retirement, Double Boomstick

In today's Almanac, we mark the birthdays of two Minnesota natives, remember Tom Kelly's number retirement, and continue to chronicle the damage Nelson Cruz did to the Twins record books.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 5

Unlikely Former Padre Was Off-the-Field Mentor to Luis Arraez

Former San Diego Padre Nelson Cruz turned out to be an important mentor early in Luis Arráez's career. Arráez and Cruz played together together on the Minnesota Twins from 2019-21 as Arráez first came up to the majors.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

MLB hires seven-time All-Star in special adviser role

Nelson Cruz has been hired as a consultant to the league, with the full title of special advisor for baseball operations.

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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.

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 3, 2022

Nelson Cruz's motivation to return to MLB in 2023

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.

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