ELLY DE LA CRUZ NEWS

Slugs ball out of park De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Monday in a loss to the Brewers.

Impact De La Cruz led off the contest with a shot that appeared destined to clear the center-field fence but was robbed of a homer by Joey Wiemer. The Reds' rookie slugger ensured that wouldn't happen again in the third when he belted a monstrous 456-foot two-run blast that left American Family Field entirely. It was another highlight it what has been an explosive rookie campaign for De La Cruz, who has gone deep in each of his past two games after starting Saturday's contest against Arizona on the bench amidst what had been an extended slump.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Journal Sentinel "Almost hit a home run in the first inning ... but didn't," the Brewers' scoreboard said before Elly De La Cruz's second at-bat. Oops!

JULY 25, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

WATCH: Elly De La Cruz hits home run out of Brewers' stadium Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Joey Wiemer robbed Elly De La Cruz of a home run with a great catch in the first inning of Monday night’s g...

JULY 25, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Pops leadoff homer De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 win over Arizona.

Impact De La Cruz, who returned to the lineup after a one-day respite, led off the bottom of the first inning with his fifth homer in 40 games. The blast comes at a time when the electrifying rookie is mired in his first major slump. De La Cruz entered the game just 2-for-31 since the All-Star break.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz homers as Cincinnati Reds sweep Arizona Diamondbacks with 7-3 win

Elly De La Cruz hit his first career leadoff homer and Nick Senzel connected for a two-run shot, helping the Cincinnati Reds sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 7-3 victory

JULY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives rare rest De La Cruz will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact De La Cruz sits for just the second time since being called up in early June. He's been stuck in a slump since the break, going 2-for-31 with strikeouts and dropping his OPS from .887 to .757. The arrival Christian Encarnacion-Strand crowds the Reds' roster, and the team is in the thick of a playoff race, so De La Cruz will need to keep performing to remain in an everyday role down the stretch.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bats leadoff again De La Cruz batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 with a walk and was caught stealing in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Giants.

Impact De La Cruz was atop the order for a fourth straight game, all coming against right-handers. TJ Friedl had served that role previously but was dropped to second behind De La Cruz. The dynamic De La Cruz has slumped since returning from the All-Star break, going 2-for-28 (.071) over seven games.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weighing the trade market, Elly De La Cruz's splits, and Joey Votto's option: Reds mailbag Also in the notes: Tyler Stephenson's trade potential; De La Cruz's long-term position

JULY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Catch Them if You Can Corbin Carroll changed everything for Arizona and Elly De La Cruz has revitalized Cincinnati. The phenoms, and their contending teams, face...

JULY 20, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

C. Notes: Reds open with second-half stumble, evoking chilling memories of 2021 swoon Also in the notes: Rookie Elly De La Cruz keeps producing eye-popping Statcast numbers; more raves over the Reds' draft class.

JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Elly's newest feat? The fastest-tracked infield assist CINCINNATI -- Even on a routine ground ball, Elly De La Cruz can do something both unique and eye-opening. On Sunday vs. the Brewers, the Re...

JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Meet the thrilling Reds, turbo-boosted by Elly De La Cruz: 'A new generation, a new era' Elly De La Cruz has been the turbo button for a team that's come out of nowhere to do unexpected, break-neck things nearly every night.

JULY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Rodriguez during Fox's All-Star Game broadcast: Elly De La Cruz should be here Elly De La Cruz became the first Reds player to steal second, third and home in the same inning since Greasy Neale in 1919.

JULY 11, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz shines on the field and in ad for new 'Mission: Impossible' movie Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz has been a breakout star on the field, and now he's tackling acting.

JULY 11, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

The Windup: Get Elly De La Cruz to Seattle now! Plus your weekend roundup Day 1 of the draft is behind us, and the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game lie ahead.

JULY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Elly De La Cruz's Hot Start Is Unprecedented in MLB History The rookie sensation has Cincinnati firmly in the playoff hunt—and has made baseball history in the process.

JULY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steals spotlight again in win De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with two runs, an RBI and three stolen bases Saturday in an 8-5 win against Milwaukee.

Impact De La Cruz seems to find a way to dazzle on a daily basis, and Saturday was no exception. The phenom provided a highlight-reel sequence in the seventh inning when he plated the go-ahead run with a two-out single, stole second, stole third and proceeded to steal home by catching the Brewers napping. De La Cruz has notched at least one theft in four straight games, going 12-for-22 (.545 average) with a home run, four RBI, five runs and seven steals during that stretch. He's already up to 16 stolen bases on the campaign despite having played in just 29 games.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz: Cincinnati Reds star steals 2nd, 3rd, home Elly De La Cruz became the first Cincinnati Reds player since 1919 to steal second, third and home in the same inning, the latest electrifyi...

JULY 9, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in 2-pitch span against Brewers

Elly De La Cruz became the first Reds player since 1919 to steal second, third and home in the same inning.

JULY 9, 2023

Elly De La Cruz steals the show, helps Reds comeback against Brewers Joey Votto drove in three runs, and Elly De La Cruz stole home to lead the visiting Cincinnati Reds to a key 8-5 win over the host Milwaukee...

JULY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Elly De La Cruz steals the show, helps Reds comeback against Brewers Joey Votto drove in three runs, and Elly De La Cruz stole home to lead the visiting Cincinnati Reds to a key 8-5 win over the host Milwaukee...

JULY 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in 2-pitch span, sparks Reds to 8-5 win over Brewers

Elly De La Cruz became the first Reds player since 1919 to steal second, third and home in the same inning and Cincinnati beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5

JULY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elly De La Cruz steals every base against Brewers In 29 games played this season, De La Cruz has 40 hits, four home runs and 16 stolen bases.

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Elly De La Cruz, Reds' exciting rookie, steals second, third and home on 2 pitches Elly De La Cruz was around the bases before the Brewers could react.

JULY 8, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

On stolen base streak De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact De La Cruz has steals in four straight and is up to 13 (caught twice) in 28 games since being promoted to the majors. The rookie also has hit safely in five straight, going 11-for-21 (.524) with three doubles, a home run, three RBI and five runs scored.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE