BRYAN DE LA CRUZ NEWS

Soler, Anderson power Braves past Marlins 6-2

Jorge Soler had a two-run single during a five-run fifth inning, Ian Anderson tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walks it off against Mets De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Mets.

Impact After scoring the first run of the game in the second inning, De La Cruz played hero in the 10th by bringing home Jazz Chisholm with a two-out single off Mets closer Edwin Diaz. De La Cruz has hit safely in four straight games, and over his last 12 he's slashing a blistering .410/.477/.590 with a homer, a steal, four RBI and five runs. The 24-year-old is making a strong case to lock down a starting role to begin 2022.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luzardo expected to start for Miami against New York

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Thursday while the Marlins are expected to counter with Jesus Luzardo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Herrera hits RBI single in 10th, Phils avoid sweep in Miami

Odúbel Herrera hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies averted a three-game sweep, beating the Miami Marlins 4-3

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brinson slugs late 2-run HR, Marlins rally past Phillies 3-2

Lewis Brinson hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rojas 2 hits in 7-run burst, Miami ends Phils' 6-game streak

Miguel Rojas had two hits and three RBIs during during a seven-run sixth inning and the Miami Marlins beat Philadelphia 10-3, stopping the Phillies’ six-game winning streak

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Tuesday's night game De La Cruz is not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact De La Cruz was in the lineup for the resumption of the suspended game Tuesday afternoon and went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk. Lewis Brinson, Magneuris Sierra and Jesus Sanchez will start form left to right in the outfield for the regularly scheduled contest.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday De La Cruz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact De La Cruz started the past seven games and blistered the ball during that stretch, going 11-for-24 with three doubles, two runs and a stolen base, and he'll receive a well-earned breather Sunday. Jorge Alfaro will man left field in his place for the series finale versus Cincinnati.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miley goes 7, Naquin extends streak, Reds beat Marlins 6-0

Wade Miley pitched six-hit ball over seven innings, Tyler Naquin homered and extended his major league-leading hitting streak, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 6-0

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs three hits, stolen base De La Cruz went 3-for-4 and picked up his first stolen base of the season Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact De La Cruz collected three singles on the night and added a swipe of second base in the sixth inning. The 24-year-old, who has racked up seven hits over his last three games, is slashing .353/.391/.471 with a pair of homers through his first 92 big-league plate appearances.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro's early homer lifts Marlins past Nationals

Jorge Alfaro homered and singled, rookie Bryan De La Cruz had three hits, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-5

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barrera's three hits help Nationals extend Marlins' skid

Tres Barrera homered and the Washington Nationals beat the reeling Miami Marlins 5-1

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castellanos drives in 4, Reds beat Miami 7-4 to take series

Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 7-4

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After long road in the minors, Marlins' Bryan De La Cruz happy to say 'I'm a big leaguer' The moment finally arrived, and all Bryan De La Cruz wanted to do was let out all of his emotions.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Day off Friday De La Cruz isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact De La Cruz had drawn starts in each of the last eight games and hit .429 with two home runs, a double and six RBI during that time. Jorge Alfaro will start in left field and bat seventh.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman hits for 2nd career cycle, Braves sweep Marlins

Freddie Freeman hit for the cycle for the second time and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 11-9

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins rally late extend Cubs' losing streak to 10

Magneuris Sierra hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Chicago Cubs 5-4

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belts second homer De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with a grand slam in Friday's 14-10 win over the Cubs.

Impact The Marlins headed into the bottom of the second inning down 4-1, but De La Cruz's bases-loaded blast off Adbert Alzolay kicked off an 11-run frame and put Miami in the lead for good. The 24-year-old outfielder has suddenly caught fire, hitting his first two big-league homers in back-to-back games while collecting five hits in total, and through 12 games in August, De La Cruz is slashing .349/.364/.535.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs

The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the start

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks first career homer De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Padres.

Impact He took Ryan Weathers deep in the second inning for his first career big-league homer. De La Cruz hasn't come close to replicating his numbers from a breakout campaign at Triple-A this season but he is batting a respectable .267 (12-for-45) through his first 13 MLB games, albeit with a shaky 2:15 BB:K.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest Tuesday De La Cruz is not starting Tuesday against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports

Impact De La Cruz has settled in as Miami's primary right fielder since earning his first big-league call-up July 30. He'll get his first day off Tuesday as Lewis Brinson gets the nod in right field.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing regularly in right field De La Cruz will start in right field and bat eighth Sunday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Since joining the Marlins' active roster July 30 following his trade from the Astros, De La Cruz has now started 10 consecutive games in right field. After going 1-for-14 through his first four games, De La Cruz appears to have solidified his hold on the job by going 8-for-19 with a double, two RBI and a run scored over the subsequent five contests. De La Cruz's stable playing time makes him worthy of rostering in NL-only formats, though he'll need to provide some more categorical juice before generating interest in most deeper mixed leagues.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

As Bryan De La Cruz starts to 'settle in,' Marlins get a glimpse of what he brings to team Bryan De La Cruz has had all of five games at the MLB level so far in his young career, but the Miami Marlins’ outfielder has already notice...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM