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Rays news: Tampa Bay acquires Twins slugger Nelson Cruz
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Rays get the big bat they were seeking in Nelson Cruz
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Cruz, Lowe and Franco all homer as Rays blast Orioles 12-3
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Thanks for getting me here,' Twins pitcher Joe Ryan says to
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Tampa Bay Rays acquire DH Nelson Cruz - DRaysBay
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It's heartbreaking' as Twins trade 'best teammate' Nelson Cruz to
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Tampa Bay Rays display a never-before-seen sense of urgency at
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September 6, 2021: Nelson Cruz's 'Little League' grand slam helps
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Nelson Cruz heating up with MLB trade deadline looming - The