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Rays at Indians: Batting third, wearing No. 23, Nelson Cruz
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Sands hits pinch-hit HR to lift Rays over Orioles
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How Rays are adjusting to the addition of Nelson Cruz
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Rays nominate Yarbrough for Roberto Clemente Award
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Wander Franco: Baseball's next big thing National News - Bally Sports
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Nationals, DH Nelson Cruz agree to deal
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JT Chargois, Austin Shenton traded to Rays
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Rays place Cruz on COVID-19 injured list; Archer, Choi exit
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Tampa Bay Rays acquire slugging DH Nelson Cruz from Twins
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jake Fraley (28) hits a grand slam home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim
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Rays' Nelson Cruz looking ahead to 'emotional' return to Minnesota
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Minor League ReportJune 16, 2012 - Twinkie Town
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Rays bats come alive after Twins pitcher has hands checked, complete sweep