5 HOURS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM
NELSON CRUZ
#23 - DESIGNATED HITTER - MINNESOTA TWINS
3 HR
14 RBI
.359 AVG
Nelson Cruz's RBI single in ninth inning sends Twins to 5-4 walkoff victory over Pittsburgh After shoddy start against Pirates, Twins piece together four-run rally to draw even, then win on Nelson Cruz's RBI single.
Mets beat Braves 7-2; Atlanta ace Soroka tears Achilles
6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz's walk-off double lifts Twins past Pirates 5-4 Nelson Cruz's RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory Monday night over the Pittsburgh Pirates f...
6 HOURS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Cruz's walk-off single lifts Twins past Pirates 5-4 Nelson Cruz’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for their fourth straight win
6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson Cruz's RBI double in ninth inning sends Twins to 5-4 walkoff victory over Pittsburgh After shoddy start against Pirates, Twins piece together four-run rally to draw even, then win on Nelson Cruz's RBI double.
6 HOURS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Nelson Cruz walks it off for the Twins in the 10th as they beat the Pirates 5-4
10 HOURS AGO • Fox Sports
WATCH: Twins' Nelson Cruz walks it off
10 HOURS AGO • Fox Sports
Garver, Twins lean on pen for 2-hitter to top Indians 3-1 Mitch Garver hit his first home run of the season and the Minnesota Twins used their bullpen to string together a two-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians
1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson Cruz didn’t even realize he walked through virtual fans (Video) Nelson Cruz is capable of walking through virtual fan after virtual fan. Nelson Cruz just made the virtual fan experience at big league ball...
4 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead Sportlight for August 2-8, 2 Takes
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead This Date in Baseball for week August 2-8, 2 Takes
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Twins beat Cardinals 3-0 in Rich Hill's smooth debut Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings in a smooth Minnesota debut and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0
5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home
5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kodi Whitley was 'a lot more comfortable' in second MLB appearance
5 DAYS AGO • Fox Sports
Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is American League player of the week Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.
JULY 27 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Inbox: Will Dobnak stay in the rotation? The Twins reigned supreme in the clash of the division's top two offenses to open their season, plating 27 runs over three games against the...
JULY 27 • MLB.COM
Cruz, Hendricks named Players of the Week Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz and Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks have been named the first Players of the Week presented by Chevrole...
JULY 27 • MLB.COM
Nelson Cruz is still getting it done at 40 He had 7 RBI on Sunday
JULY 27 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM
Nelson Cruz homers twice in win as Twins go off for 14 | Twins-White Sox Game Highlights 7/26/20
JULY 26 • YOUTUBE
MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend Major League Baseball returned to action this weekend with a flourish of highs and lows as the sport attempts to play a 60-game regular season amid a coronavirus pandemic still pla...
JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury
JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clocks two homers in rout Cruz went 4-for-5 with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI and four runs scored in Sunday's 14-2 victory over the White Sox.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2 Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins...
JULY 26 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2 Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 14-2
JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson Cruz has monster day from dish with 2 HR’s and 7 RBI in Twins 14-2 win over White Sox
JULY 26 • Fox Sports
Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons
JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
García homers twice as White Sox pound Twins 10-3 Leury García homered from both sides of the plate, helping Dallas Keuchel and the Chicago White Sox pound the Minnesota Twins 10-3
JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns win Saturday Keuchel (1-0) earned the win Saturday against the Twins after giving up two runs on three hits and zero walks over 5.1 innings. He recorded one strikeout.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Nelson Cruz crushes three-run blast against White Sox
JULY 25 • Fox Sports
Jake Cave plays center, Nelson Cruz hits cleanup for Twins in Opening Day lineup The Twins and White Sox play tonight at 7:10 at Guaranteed Rate Field on the South Side to start the 2020 season.
JULY 24 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Fantasy Baseball 2020: Giancarlo Stanton, Nelson Cruz, Most Undervalued Hitters It's next to impossible to win a fantasy baseball title these days without major power. With balls flying out of the park at record rates la...
JULY 17 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
AL Central Preview Capsules
JULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Powers up Tuesday Cruz took teammate Randy Dobnak deep for a line-drive home run to left-center field Monday in an intrasquad game, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp Major league teams are working out in mostly empty ballparks, mindful the long-awaited start to the season is barely a week away and fans won’t be coming
JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson Cruz: Age-induced decline 'doesn't have to be the case' Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz turns 40 years old on Wednesday, but the veteran slugger believes there's plenty left in his t...
JULY 1 • THESCORE.COM
Twins slugger Nelson Cruz discusses future plans Based on the eye-popping offensive numbers he has put up over the past few seasons, Cruz doesn’t look like someone who’s anywhere near the f...
JULY 1 • YARDBARKER.COM
WATCH: Nelson Cruz Ties It Up in the 9th | Rangers CLASSICS
JUNE 29 • Fox Sports
WATCH: Nelson Cruz Puts the Rangers on the Board | Rangers CLASSICS
JUNE 29 • Fox Sports
Justice crusader Maya Moore made strong case to win ESPYs' Humanitarian award Nelson Cruz was a deserving winner, but the Lynx star gave up her career to dedicate her life to criminal justice reform.
JUNE 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
VIDEO: Nelson Cruz Accepts ESPYs Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award in Emotional Speech The ESPYs proceeded as scheduled on Sunday night, albeit in virtual fashion, as co-hosts Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird helped b...
JUNE 22 • 12UP.COM
Nelson Cruz wins award for being a good dude We told you he was nominated, but last night he officially won
JUNE 22 • TWINKIETOWN.COM
Minnesota Twins: Nelson Cruz wins ESPY award for his Humanitarian work Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz took home the Muhammad Ali Award at the ESPY awards on Sunday night. The Minnesota Twins were...
JUNE 22 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM
Former Oriole Nelson Cruz wins Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at The ESPYs Former Orioles outfielder-designated hitter Nelson Cruz received the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at The ESPYs on Sunday night.
JUNE 22 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
The ESPYS focus on honors, pandemic and racial justice This was a different version of The ESPYS
JUNE 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins slugger Nelson Cruz wins ESPY award for sports humanitarianism Twins slugger's ESPY catches him by surprise in interview.
JUNE 21 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
WATCH: Nelson Cruz Walks it Off Vs. the Red Sox | Rangers CLASSICS
JUNE 13 • Fox Sports
WATCH: Nelson Cruz With the Walk-Off Home Run vs. the Athletics | Rangers CLASSICS
JUNE 13 • Fox Sports
WATCH: Nelson Cruz Keeps the Game Tied | Rangers CLASSICS
JUNE 13 • Fox Sports
This Date in Baseball This Date in Baseball
MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz, Love, McCourty brothers among Ali award finalists Cruz, Love, McCourty brothers among Ali award finalists
MAY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins' Nelson Cruz among finalists for ESPY sports humanitarian award Maya Moore and Kevin Love are also candidates for the Muhammad Ali Award, which will be presented next month.
MAY 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins' Nelson Cruz among finalists for ESPY sports humanitarian award Maya Moore and Kevin Love are also in the mix for the Muhammad Ali Award.
MAY 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Nelson Cruz Discusses Walk-Off Grand Slam in 2011 ALCS | Rangers Playoff Rewind
MAY 11 • Fox Sports
Minnesota Twins: 2020 Preview for Designated Hitter Nelson Cruz With baseball possibly nearing a return, we take a look at the upcoming season for the Minnesota Twins players, starting with Nelson Cruz. T...
MAY 9 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM
WATCH: Nelson Cruz wins ALCS Game 2 with GRAND SLAM in the 11th | Rangers CLASSICS
MAY 8 • Fox Sports
WATCH: Nelson Cruz CRUSHES Home Run in ALCS Game 1 | Rangers CLASSICS
MAY 5 • Fox Sports
WATCH: Nelson Cruz puts Exclamation point on massive 5th inning | Rangers CLASSICS
APRIL 29 • Fox Sports
WATCH: Nelson Cruz crushes homer in 3rd inning | Rangers CLASSICS
APRIL 20 • Fox Sports
Twins Ready for a Re-Up with Nelson Cruz? - Minnesota Twins - Articles - Articles Signed to a two-year $26 million pact prior to the 2019 season, Cruz was brought in for his age 39 and 40 seasons. Yes, he’s an elder states...
MARCH 26 • TWINSDAILY.COM
Nelson Cruz, Taylor Rogers and Twins play waiting game Some Twins players headed for the Twin Cities, but Nelson Cruz and Taylor Rogers were among those going to their year-round homes to wait fo...
MARCH 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
WATCH: Twins' Cruz smokes two-run homer in third inning
FEBRUARY 24 • Fox Sports
Twins' Nelson Cruz named to All-MLB first team Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is a member of the inaugural All-MLB first team after hitting 41 home runs last season
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Cruz's $12 million option for next season exercised by Twins Nelson Cruz's $12 million option for next season has been exercised by the Minnesota Twins
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Nelson Cruz sets road map for Twins to advance past Yankees into ALCS
OCTOBER 5, 2019 • Fox Sports
StaTuesday: New member of 400-homer club, 39-year-old Cruz keeps producing A closer look at Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz's rise through the home run charts and his spectacular season at age 39.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Cruz hits 400th HR, Sanó homers twice; Twins top Royals 12-8 Nelson Cruz hit his 400th career home run, Miguel Sanó connected twice and the Minnesota Twins powered past the Kansas City Royals 12-8
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Twins slugger Cruz hits 400th career home run Minnesota Twins slugger Nelson Cruz hit his 400th career home run, becoming the 57th player in major league history to reach the mark
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Twins sluggers Cruz and Sano on their baseball roots
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 • Fox Sports
Cruz hits 2 of 4 homers by Twins in 8-5 win over Royals Cruz hits 2 of 4 homers by Twins in 8-5 win vs. Royals to cut magic number in Central race to 6
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Justin Morneau sits down with Twins sluggers Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 • Fox Sports
Twins' Cruz activated, will play through ruptured tendon Twins slugger Nelson Cruz has been reinstated from the injured list after the minimum 10-day stay and will play through a ruptured tendon in...
AUGUST 23, 2019
Cruz powers Twins to 14-4 win over White Sox Nelson Cruz homered and drove in three runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 14-4 win over the Chicago White Sox
AUGUST 21, 2019
Cruz returns, but Twins fall 6-4 to White Sox Designated hitter Nelson Cruz returned after a brief stint on the injured list, but the Minnesota Twins fell 6-4 to the Chicago White Sox.
AUGUST 20, 2019
Wrist injury sends Twins' Cruz to injured list The Minnesota Twins placed designated hitter Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list and recalled reliever Cory Stashak
AUGUST 9, 2019
Twins DH Nelson Cruz goes on IL with ruptured wrist tendon Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a ruptured tendon in his left wrist
AUGUST 9, 2019
Twins' Nelson Cruz has been MLB's hottest slugger since break Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has hit a whopping 14 home runs since the All-Star break, the most in the majors by a wide margin
AUGUST 5, 2019
Cruz hits three towering homers as Twins pound Royals 11-3 Nelson Cruz hit three home runs, and the Minnesota Twins rolled to an 11-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
AUGUST 4, 2019
Cruz hits 3 HRs for 2nd time in 10 days, Twins beat KC 11-3 Nelson Cruz hit three of the Minnesota Twins' five home runs in an 11-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals
AUGUST 4, 2019
Cruz homers and has 5 RBI; Twins hold off KC 11-9 Nelson Cruz homered and drove in five runs to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 11-9
AUGUST 3, 2019
StaTuesday: Cruz goes off as Twins reach another milestone Nelson Cruz had a huge week, as the Minnesota Twins reached 205 home runs on the season
JULY 30, 2019
Cruz hits 3 homers, Twins beat White Sox 10-3 Nelson Cruz homers three times as Minnesota Twins rout Chicago White Sox 10-3
JULY 26, 2019
Twins slugger Nelson Cruz homers 3 times against White Sox Minnesota Twins slugger Nelson Cruz homers three times in first 5 innings against the Chicago White Sox
JULY 25, 2019
Massage therapy a key part of Twins' pregame routine
JULY 23, 2019 • Fox Sports
StaTuesday: At 39, Twins' Cruz keeps powering forward Nelson Cruz turned 39 on Monday, but the Minnesota Twins slugger isn't exactly slowing down
JULY 2, 2019
Cruz powers shorthanded Twins to 6-4 win over Rays Nelson Cruz hit a three-run double after Eddie Rosario left with an ankle injury, as the Minnesota Twins topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4
JUNE 27, 2019
Cruz's 3-run double in 7th leads Twins past Rays 6-4 Nelson Cruz has 3 hits, including 3-run double in 7th inning to lead Twins past Rays 6-4
JUNE 27, 2019
Nelson Cruz homers has 3 RBIs as Twins rout M's 10-5 Nelson Cruz homers has 3 RBIs as Twins rout M's 10-5
JUNE 13, 2019
Cruz homers in 4th straight game, Twins trounce Tigers 12-2 Nelson Cruz homered for the fourth straight game and the Minnesota Twins connected four times in all to rout the Detroit Tigers 12-2
JUNE 9, 2019
Twins reinstate Cruz, option Arraez to Triple-A The Minnesota Twins reinstated designated hitter Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list Monday while optioning rookie infielder Luis Arraez to Triple-A
JUNE 3, 2019
Twins put slugger Nelson Cruz on 10-day injured list The Minnesota Twins placed Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left wrist
MAY 17, 2019
Twins place Cruz on 10-day IL, recall Arraez Veteran Nelson Cruz has landed on the injured list, while second baseman Luis Arraez is joining the Minnesota Twins after just three games in Triple-A.
MAY 17, 2019
Cruz hit 2 of Twins’ 5 homers in 6-1 win over Orioles Nelson Cruz hit two of the Minnesota Twins' five home runs off Baltimore in a 6-1 win over the Orioles
APRIL 27, 2019
Cruz drives in 2 to help Odorizzi, Twins beat Blue Jays 4-1 Cruz drives in 2 to help Odorizzi, Twins beat Blue Jays 4-1 after rain-delayed start
APRIL 18, 2019
Twins' Nelson Cruz hitting the ball harder than ever Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz's average exit velocity just keeps climbing
APRIL 5, 2019
Cruz delivers in 10th as Twins beat Royals 5-4 Nelson Cruz had two big hits in the Minnesota Twins' 5-4 win over Kansas City on Tuesday night.
APRIL 3, 2019
Cruz drives in go-ahead run in 10th as Twins top KC, 5-4 Cruz drives in go-ahead run in 10th as Twins top KC, 5-4
APRIL 3, 2019
WATCH: Nelson Cruz's pair of timely hits help Twins edge Royals
APRIL 3, 2019 • Fox Sports
Cruz hits first homer, Pineda strong as Twins beat Indians Cruz hits first homer, Pineda strong as Twins beat Indians
MARCH 31, 2019
Indians fall 9-3 to Twins in series finale The Twins tagged Tribe starter Carlos Carrasco for 10 hits and 6 runs in 4.1 innings.
MARCH 31, 2019
Nelson Cruz's Red Wings top Eddie Rosario's Twins in scrimmage A Rochester Red Wings team led by Nelson Cruz topped a Minnesota Twins team led by Eddie Rosario 5-2 in an exhibition game Monday
MARCH 25, 2019
