ARLINGTON, Texas -- Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nelson Cruz hit his major-league best 21st home run in the eighth inning of Tuesday night's 8-3 win over the Rangers. The towering three-run shot upped ...

BALTIMORE -- In case it wasn't evident before Opening Day, we now know why the Baltimore Orioles added another slugger to a team that led the major leagues in home runs last season. Signed as a free ...

DETROIT -- A runaway title in a division of behemoths, then an unexpected sweep against a trio of Cy Young winners. For Nelson Cruz, Buck Showalter and this unheralded bunch from Baltimore, the ...

Early Tuesday morning, the San Diego Padres announced that they had designated veteran designated hitter Nelson Cruz for assignment. In 49 games for the Friars, Cruz hit .245/.283/.399 with five home ...