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MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 heading into All-Star break?! - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz lands deal with NL contender
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Padres Sign Nelson Cruz To One-Year Contract
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Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo do what is needed for Padres to win third
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San Diego Padres fans react to team DFA'ing Nelson Cruz: Sad for
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This is a 2023 photo of Nelson Cruz of the San Diego Padres
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Is Nelson Cruz playing tonight? Latest injury update for San Diego
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San Diego Padres, Nelson Cruz reach 1-year deal, sources say - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
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