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Orioles break out for eight-run eighth as Nelson Cruz and Co. take 1-0 lead on Tigers in ALDS opener – New York Daily News
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Former Oriole Nelson Cruz On Winning Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Of The Year Award - PressBox
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The Latest: MLB commissioner defends free agent signings
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Nelson Cruz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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2014 MLB All-Star Game -- Derek Jeter of New York Yankees looking forward to final appearance - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz reaches 1-year, $15M deal with Washington Nationals, source says - ESPN
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Reports: Padres signing 42-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz
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Hard-hitting Cruz carries Orioles to ALCS
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Orioles' Nelson Cruz leaves game after taking pitch to head - Sports Illustrated
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Orioles, Nelson Cruz Should Keep Mutually Beneficial Relationship Intact, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Nelson Cruz discusses being Dominican Republic GM in World Baseball Classic
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A.L. Preview: Orioles Fine-Tune a Winning Formula - The New York Times
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Eighteen Years Into Big League Career, Former Oriole Nelson Cruz Still Has Goal In Mind - PressBox
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Albert Pujols memories, Kyle Schwarber's new swing and more - Sports Illustrated
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An All-Day Journey Through Baseball's Weird New Season - The New York Times