Former outfielder Nelson Cruz was hired by Major League Baseball on Friday as a special adviser for baseball operations. The seven-time All-Star, who turns 44 on July 1, will focus mainly on Latin ...

Nelson Cruz says he is retiring at age 43 after hitting 464 home runs in 19 major league seasons. The seven-time All-Star announced his decision Thursday on The Adam Jones Podcast. “So this is the ...

MONTE CRISTI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - In the Dominican Republic, baseball isn't just a game; it's practically a religion. The impoverished country is the birthplace of Texas Rangers' outfielder Nelson ...

The 2023 season was the last for outfielder and designated hitter Nelson Cruz. The 19-year MLB veteran, most recently of the San Diego Padres, announced his retirement from baseball Thursday on "The ...

Cruz announced his retirement from baseball Thursday. After 19 seasons in the big leagues, the 43-year-old Cruz has officially decided to hang up his cleats. The seven-time All-Star spent time with ...

The Padres released Cruz on Monday. Cruz had been designated for assignment a week ago after batting just .245/.283/.399 with a 30.3 percent strikeout rate across 49 games. This was after the ...

Hundreds of students from across South Texas are heading to the Majestic Theatre this weekend for the annual Joci Awards, a performing arts education and scholarship program benefiting more than 4,000 ...