NELSON CRUZ NEWS

Second homer with new team Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Cruz took Cleveland starter Triston McKenzie deep in the sixth inning. The 41-year-old designated hitter has just two hits in 12 at-bats for Tampa Bay, but both of those hits have landed beyond the fence. Overall, Cruz is slashing a robust .289/.367/.542 with 21 homers, 52 RBI, 47 runs scored and three stolen bases through 357 plate appearances.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians rally for 3-2 win, end 11-game losing skid to Rays

Bobby Bradley’s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning capped Cleveland’s comeback and sent the Indians to a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay, ending the Indians’ losing streak against the Rays...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows hits 2 homers, Rays win 11th in row over Indians

Austin Meadows hit a pair of two-run homers, Ji-Man Choi had three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland 8-2 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak over the Indians...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1

Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The real reasons the Rays acquired Nelson Cruz The power off his bat is one thing, but the impact he can have on teammates may be more important.

JULY 24, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Homers in Rays debut Cruz went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's win over Cleveland.

Impact Cruz started his tenure with Tampa Bay sending one of Zach Plesac's offerings in the third inning over the right field fence -- it was his first long ball with the Rays and his 20th of the season. The veteran will operate as Tampa Bay's main designated hitter and will continue to deliver value across all formats as long as he keeps mashing as he has done it all season long. He shows no signs of slowing down despite being 41 years old.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'You have to work to get there:' With Nelson Cruz gone, Twins implement mandatory early practice for rookies Trevor Larnach and other young Twins players embrace the idea of focusing on fundamentals as veterans give way to the next wave.

JULY 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cruz HR in Rays debut, Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 10th in row

Nelson Cruz homered in his Tampa Bay debut and Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single in a six-run ninth inning as the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bring back Brent Rooker after Nelson Cruz trade The Twins recalled outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker on Friday, filling the roster spot opened up by the Nelson Cruz departure. Rook...

JULY 24, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

What's next for Twins after Cruz trade? MINNEAPOLIS -- With Nelson Cruz getting moved to the Rays on Thursday, the expected Trade Deadline activity of the 2021 Twins officially got...

JULY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Aaron Gleeman: Nelson Cruz is making his Tampa Bay Rays debut... - The Athletic Nelson Cruz is making his Tampa Bay Rays debut tonight, starting at designated hitter and batting third vs. Cleveland. Brent Rooker, who was...

JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nelson Cruz can absolutely still rake Boomstick to thunder in land of the Lightning as Tampa trades for vet DH

JULY 23, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mets acquire left-hander Rich Hill from Rays

The pitching-thin New York Mets have acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins trade 2 months of Nelson Cruz for 2 pitching prospects: Scouting the new arms Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman What are 65 games of the most productive hitter in Twins history worth? Two high-minors pitching prospects to help the Twins reload.

JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LEADING OFF: Cruz traded to Rays, White Sox vs Brewers

Nelson Cruz is headed to a contender in the biggest deal yet ahead of the July 30 trade deadline

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No waiting around: Twins pull the trigger on Nelson Cruz deal, net strong return from the Rays "We have an incredible number of memories with Nelson." There was a general sadness surrounding the Twins after they traded their team MVP.

JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rosenthal: The Padres made a push for Nelson Cruz; Boras on Max Scherzer's no-trade clause; more notes Plus, add Rangers closer Ian Kennedy to the list of available pitchers the Dodgers are considering.

JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mayfield's 3-run homer off Maeda leads Angels past Twins 3-2

Jack Mayfield hit a three-run homer and Andrew Heaney finished seven innings for his longest start of the season, leading the Los Angeles Angels past Minnesota 3-2

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays get Nelson Cruz in trade, rally to beat Indians in 10

Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minn...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Twins trade All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays acquired veteran slugger Nelson Cruz in a four-player trade with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

JULY 23, 2021 • UPI.COM

LEADING OFF: Cruz traded to Rays, White Sox vs Brewers

Nelson Cruz is headed to a contender in the biggest deal yet ahead of the July 30 trade deadline

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins know what they lost when they let Nelson Cruz go Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey calls Nelson Cruz "the best teammate I've ever seen."

JULY 23, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Rays acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from Twins The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat for the remainder of the season, acquiring slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins.

JULY 23, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tampa Bay Rays acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from Minnesota Twins

Defending AL champion Tampa Bay cranked up trade season with an aggressive move, acquiring Nelson Cruz from Minnesota.

JULY 23, 2021

Tampa Bay Rays acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins in a four-player trade The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Nelson Cruz, one of baseball’s most proven sluggers, in a four-player trade with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday...

JULY 23, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM