Cruz sliced a two-run homer for his latest big postseason hit, and the Orioles held off the Detroit Tigers 2-1 Sunday to reach the AL Championship Series for the first time since 1997.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nelson Cruz hit his major-league best 21st home run in the eighth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Rangers.

Cruz broke out in a big way for Texas in 2009, leading the Rangers to back-to-back World Series appearances in ’09 and 2010.

Nelson Cruz's solo home run off the Tropicana Field catwalk in Game 1 of the ALDS prompted plenty of reactions on MLB Twitter.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nelson Cruz left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros with a bruised left hand after being hit by a pitch in the third inning.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nelson Cruz hit his major-league best 21st home run in the eighth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Rangers.