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Nelson Cruz's uncanny plate approach explained by Twins prospect
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Mariners take down Nationals in game one of doubleheader
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just four teams
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Analysis: Poor past decisions could come back to haunt Seattle
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The 2021 Charlotte Knights Media Guide by CLTKnightsMedia - Issuu
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Happy Birthday, Nelson Cruz. The Mariners slugger turned 38 on
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Happy Birthday, Nelson Cruz. The Mariners slugger turned 38 on
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Iowa Man Gets Save in Major League Pitching Debut in St. Louis
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Nelson Cruz Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights
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2018 Wilmington Blue Rocks Media Guide by WilmingtonBlueRocks - Issuu
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Commentary: After awakening fan base during playoff chase
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One more time for The Infield
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Mariners' designated hitter Nelson Cruz earns second career Silver