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MLB News / Bleacher Nation / May 30
Twins vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 30, 2024 
The Kansas City Royals (35-22) will lean on Nelson Velazquez, following a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins (30-25) on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET on BSN.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 29
Nelson Velazquez (2 HRs), Royals overpower Twins
Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals pulled away for a 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25
Nelson Velazquez lifts Royals past Rays in 11 innings
Nelson Velazquez homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a double as the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 in 11 innings on Saturday afternoon in St.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 15
Royals' Nelson Velazquez looks to continue hot streak vs. Mariners
Judging by what they saw after acquiring Nelson Velazquez at the trade deadline last year, the Kansas City Royals expected big things from the outfielder this season.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 15
Royals down M's thanks to Nelson Velazquez
Nelson Velazquez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night, evening their three-game series at one apiece.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4
Royals score 8 in 7th inning to crush White Sox
Nelson Velazquez and MJ Melendez homered, and Seth Lugo escaped several jams as the host Kansas City Royals blasted the Chicago White Sox 10-1 on Thursday evening.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 16
Two Royals hitters show some surprising projections
Nelson Velazquez and MJ Melendez have Steamer projections that probably don’t match up to fan expectations. This is the time of year when I start missing baseball.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 26
Is Nelson Velazquez a future core piece for the Royals?
Nelson is a power hitter through and through Baseball is about scoring runs and preventing the other team from scoring runs, and everything a player does on a baseball field contributes (positively or negatively) to one of those two things.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24
Scorching Royals complete 3-game sweep of Astros
Nelson Velazquez produced his second career multi-homer game and the Kansas City Royals capped a stunning three-game road series sweep of the reeling Houston Astros with a 6-5 victory on Sunday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20
Royals sweep series with 6-2 win over Guardians
Nelson Velazquez homered to lead the Kansas City Royals past the visiting Cleveland Guardians, 6-2, completing a three-game sweep Wednesday afternoon. After a pair of first-inning Guardians errors, Velazquez pounded his 15th homer above the left-field bullpen for a 3-0 lead.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / August 1
Royals Trade Jose Cuas for Former AFL MVP Nelson Velazquez
Since the Royals dealt Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers for Cole Ragans and Romi Cabrea, it has been a quiet trade deadline for the Kansas City Royals.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31
Royals send Jose Cuas to Cubs for Nelson Velazquez
Cuas, 29, bounced around the minors before cracking Kansas City’s roster last summer. He has made 92 appearances in middle relief over the past two seasons.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / April 25, 2023
Chicago Cubs Recall Nelson Velazquez, Place Cody Bellinger on Paternity List
Tuesday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs placed center fielder Cody Bellinger on the paternity list, opening up an opportunity for rookie Nelson Velazquez to start in center field in the club's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field Tuesday night at 7:40 p.m.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / April 16, 2023
Despite Impressive Start, Cubs Send Down Nelson Velazquez to Triple-A
After beginning the season at Triple-A Iowa, Chicago Cubs outfielder Nelson Velazquez made his presence known in his first start of the 2023 season last week.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 12, 2023
Watch: Nelson Velazquez Hits First Career Grand Slam
Cubs OF Nelson Velazquez hit his first career grand slam in Tuesday's 14-9 win over the Mariners. Tuesday was Velazquez's first start of the 2023 season at the MLB level.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 10, 2023
Cubs Promote Nelson Velazquez, Send Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa
After a scorching start in Triple-A Iowa, OF Nelson Velazquez is heading to the majors while RHP Javier Assad is set to join Triple-A Iowa. The Chicago Cubs are finally making some changes to their big league roster.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubbies Crib / September 27, 2022
Cubs need to let Nelson Velazquez grind through his struggles
Two people can see the exact same thing or, in this instance, read the exact same sentence and interpret it in two completely different ways. Knowing that, one may interpret this piece as either criticism, observation – or perhaps both.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 28, 2022
Brewers starter Eric Lauer looks for continued success vs. Cubs
Considering how well Eric Lauer has pitched of late -- and against the Chicago Cubs all season -- the Milwaukee Brewers appear in good position to win a much-needed series.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubbies Crib / August 15, 2022
Nelson Velazquez has a long-term role to play for the Cubs
The Cubs are coming off an unforgettable experience in the Field of Dreams Game last week and find themselves in a nice little stretch. Sure, the schedule has been favorable, but stringing together some wins is always good for morale as the season heads into its final stretch.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12, 2022
Three-run first inning leads Cubs over Reds in second Field of Dreams Game
Nearly halfway through the month of August, the baseball world focused its attention on a matchup between two teams fighting near the bottom of the NL Central.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubbies Crib / June 27, 2022
As much as I loathe the ghost runner, at least it helped the Cubs Sunday
Timing can be fortuitous. I have been waiting for this moment, so here goes: On Sunday, Cubs rookie outfielder Nelson Velazquez struck out to end the top of the ninth inning and became the ‘ghost runner’ when the tenth inning began.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29, 2022
Cubs to promote top OF prospect Nelson Velazquez
A fifth-round pick in the 2017 draft, Velazquez is ranked 15th on Baseball America’s list of the top 30 Cubs prospects.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 6, 2022
Report: Cubs’ Prospect OF Nelson Velazquez is Heading to Triple-A Iowa
According to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, Tennessee Smokies’ outfielder Nelson Velazquez is being promoted to Triple-A Iowa. A corresponding move has yet to be announced.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / November 19, 2021
Cubs Select OF Nelson Velazquez and RHP Ethan Roberts
With MLB’s Rule 5 Draft looming, the Chicago Cubs selected the contracts of outfielder Nelson Velazquez and right-handed flamethrower Ethan Roberts. The Cubs’ 40-man roster now sits at 37.
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