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Mariners Year in Review: Nelson Cruz
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Elly De La Cruz Leading Cavalry To Bring Reds Back To Contention
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The time is right for Mariners to give Nelson Cruz a contract extension
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Seattle Mariners Nelson Cruz injured on the dugout stairs
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Pittsburgh Pirates to Call Up Prospect Oneil Cruz - Fastball
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Organizational report: Mariners set new course with new leadership
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Mr. 2000: Nelson Cruz recorded 2,000th career hit in Nationals' win this weekend - Federal Baseball
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Julio Cruz, former Mariners, White Sox second baseman, dies at age 67
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Elly De La Cruz just launched a home run to the moon, and he's just warming up
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The Robinson Cano Situation
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Mariners Nelson Cruz year in review; ignores father time, plays long ball
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Elly De La Cruz makes baseball history just 15 games into his career
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MLB Power Rankings: Mariners, Orioles Streak While Giants, Guardians Stumble, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/24/23: Julio Rodríguez, Elly De La Cruz, and Esteury Ruiz - Lookout Landing
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A legacy to fulfill: Trei Cruz focused on long term amidst Double-A power surge - Bless You Boys