Nelson named AL Player of the Week

Since returning from the DL, Nelson has 13 hits and 2 home runs and is currently 3rd in voting in the A.L. outfieders' race.

Nelson looking to return May 12

Cruz who has been on the DL with a strained right hamstring is expected to return to the lineup on May 12. He is healing quickly and looking forward to earning a spot on the AL All Star team.

Nelson has 2 hits in win

Cruz went 2-3, with an rbi, a run scored, and had 2 stolen bases in the 3-0 shutout of Boston. Nelson has five steals on the season.

Nelson swipes 3 bases in a 7-6 loss to Boston

Cruz went 2-4 with a double, an rbi and a run scored. He had 3 of the 9 stolen bases for the Rangers who set a franchise record.

Lucky 7 vs Yankees

Cruz hit his 7th home run against the Yankees in a 7-3 loss.

Nelson is on fire

Nelson hit his 6th home run and he is hitting at a pace of a home run every 12.5 at bats.

Nelson with go ahead homer in 10th

Cruz went 2-4 with 2 rbi in the 4-2 win over Cleveland. That was his 5th of the year. Nelson is proving to be a forced to be reckoned with at the plate. He drew two walks the night before vs Seattle and that might be an indication as to how pitchers will probably begin to avoid facing him.