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 deadlineJULY 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 3-2JULY 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 deadlineJULY 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 • FOX SPORTS
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
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 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Twins trade slugger Nelson Cruz to Rays for pitching prospects Cruz, 41, appeared in his seventh All-Star game this year. In his third season with the Twins as their designated hitter, the four-time Silv...
JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nelson Cruz trade grades: Rays add big-time bat, Twins start sell-off Tampa Bay picks up a big piece for the stretch run.
JULY 22, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rays acquire All-Star slugger Cruz from non-contending Twins
The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat for the stretch drive, acquiring slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota TwinsJULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Twins swap Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay Rays for two minor leaguers The selloff has begun. The Twins traded designated hitter Nelson Cruz, the heartbeat of their lineup and leader in their clubhouse for the p...
JULY 22, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Eno Sarris: ESPN's reporting that Nelson Cruz has been... - The Athletic ESPN's reporting that Nelson Cruz has been traded to the Twins, which gives the Rays two things they need: power and contact. No team is str...
JULY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Twins trade slugger Nelson Cruz to Rays: Source Cruz, 41, appeared in his seventh All-Star game this year. In his third season with the Twins as their designated hitter, the four-time Silv...
JULY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rays finalizing trade for Nelson Cruz (source) The Rays are finalizing a trade with the Twins for Nelson Cruz, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday. Neither club has confirme...
JULY 22, 2021 • MLB.COM
MLB trade deadline tracker: Rays to acquire Nelson Cruz All of the latest news and rumors relating to MLB's July 30th trade deadline.
JULY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cease expected to start as Chicago hosts Minnesota
The White Sox will roll out Dylan Cease to the mound Wednesday and the Twins will give Michael Pineda the startJULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Breaking down the Nelson Cruz trade market The Minnesota Twins, limping to the finish line of what may go down as the most disappointing season in team history, still have one more wa...
JULY 21, 2021 • MLB.COM
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