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 actingJULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ELLY DE LA CRUZ #44 - SHORTSTOP - CINCINNATI REDS
25 HR •
76 RBI •
.259 AVG
25 HR
76 RBI
.259 AVG
Sparked by Elly De La Cruz, the Cincinnati Reds are winning and having plenty of fun doing it WASHINGTON — Elly De La Cruz walked through the clubhouse wearing a shirt with his face and nickname, “La Cocoa,” on it. Sitting at his lock...
JULY 7, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM
Has bat checked Washington manager Davey Martinez had De La Cruz's bat checked prior to his first at-bat in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Nationals, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer rep...
Impact De La Cruz uses a rubber sleeve over the knob of that bat, which normally houses an electronic telemetry device used as a swing tracker in batting practice. Umpires ordered him to remove the sleeve for his first at-bat, which ended in a strikeout. The Reds received clearance from MLB for De La Cruz to use the rubber housing, sans electronics, but that was not communicated to the umpiring crew prior to the game. Once MLB cleared the use of the the sleeve, De La Cruz launched a home run that traveled 455 feet in next at-bat and added two doubles.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Q&A: Jay Bruce — who knows just what it's like — on what Elly De La Cruz is experiencing Bruce was once the top prospect in baseball, and his Reds debut boasts striking similarities to De La Cruz's.
JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
After umpire check, Elly lets his bat do the talking WASHINGTON -- In a capital city always salivating for its political scandals, the Nationals thought Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz might be inv...
JULY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Martinez on De La Cruz: 'Didn't like his antics' De La Cruz hit a 455-foot homer in the fifth inning at Nationals Park following the bat inspection.
JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fills up box score in win De La Cruz went 3-for-6 with two doubles, a solo home run and a steal in Wednesday's 9-2 victory over the Nationals.
Impact De La Cruz crushed a 455-foot shot off Josiah Gray, extending the Reds' lead to 5-1 in the fifth inning, before adding two doubles and a stolen base later in the game. The star rookie is now 7-for-10 over his last two games, boosting his slash line to .318/.356/.536 with four homers, 25 runs scored, 14 RBI and 11 steals through his first 118 plate appearances.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Elly De La Cruz leads Reds to fourth straight win Elly De La Cruz had a home run and two doubles, Graham Ashcraft pitched six strong innings and the visiting Cincinnati Reds beat the Washing...
JULY 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz homers after umpires had him remove knob piece from bat
Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz pointed at the knob of his bat after hitting a 455-foot homer at Washington in a reference to the removal of a plastic covering earlier in th...JULY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds sit atop the NL Central The Cincinnati Reds are rolling toward the All-Star break on pace for just their second playoff appearance in a decade. Rookie sensation Ell...
JULY 5, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Notches four hits in victory De La Cruz went 4-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Tuesday's win over Washington.
Impact It's already the 10th multi-hit effort for De La Cruz through 25 MLB games and his second four-hit performance. After a fast start to his career, De La Cruz had cooled off slightly, going 5-for-36 (.139) with one extra-base hit over his previous eight games. With his big game Tuesday, the 21-year-old infielder boosted his slash line back up to .308/.348/.490 with three homers, 23 runs scored, 13 RBI and 10 steals through 112 plate appearances this season.
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Elly De La Cruz Addresses Reason for Declining Home Run Derby Invite The Reds rookie sensation has been among MLB’s most popular players since bursting onto the scene on June 6.
JULY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Padres Daily: Fernando Tatis Jr. appreciates Elly De La Cruz's talent, and he throws him out; hanging onto hope Two of MLB's best young athletes show what they can do; Padres know they have to win a lot more games, but they work to take encouragement f...
JULY 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Ohtani, Acuña, Trout, Tatís top 2023 Home Run Derby wish list
The Home Run Derby is nearing, and five spots are still up for grabs. Here's a look at 38 players who could claim them, including those most...JUNE 29, 2023
Stark: Elly De La Cruz's cycle was the most thrilling of all time. Here's why Nothing compares to the Elly De La Cruz Show. And no cycle compares to the one the Reds' rookie sensation produced in just his 15th game.
JUNE 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Windup: Why Elly De La Cruz deserves an All-Star nod Plus: A trailblazing umpire tries to break MLB's glass ceiling.
JUNE 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ron Cook: MLB is bursting at the seams with young stars, exciting storylines Remember when the Pirates were the talk of baseball? When the sport buzzed about their shocking 20-8 start? It seems like a lifetime ago now...
JUNE 27, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Robert, De La Cruz slug their way to Players of the Week White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. and Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz were named the Players of the Week presented by Chevrolet on Monday, while...
JUNE 26, 2023 • MLB.COM
Reds rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz headlines Ben Verlander's team of the week
The red-hot Cincinnati Reds dominate Ben Verlander's latest team of the week, with rookie phenom Elly de la Cruz particularly standing out.JUNE 26, 2023
Notches eighth theft De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base against Atlanta in a loss Saturday.
Impact Though De La Cruz understandably couldn't match the buzz he generated with his first career cycle Friday, the rookie phenom continued to show why he's become an instant fantasy (and real-life) star by reaching base twice and nabbing a stolen base. He's in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak during which he's gone 15-for-30 with two homers, six RBI and three thefts. As evidence of his impact thus far, De La Cruz has either homered or swiped a bag in 10 of his first 16 games as a major-leaguer.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reds' Joey Votto compares Elly De La Cruz to 'a young Mickey Mantle' Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz has been called everything from a \
JUNE 25, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
There's less shame in porn than on the set of First Take Stephen A. Smith is the only person more desperate for attention than Moriah Mills
JUNE 24, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Big Red what? Elly De La Cruz hits for the cycle, Reds win 12th straight This year's Reds team has done at least two things the "Big Red Machine" never did: win 12 games and have a player hit for the cycle.
JUNE 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Phenom, meet phenom: Acuña gets taste of five-tool medicine CINCINNATI -- Greatness met greatness on Friday night, when Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. competed for the first time against baseball’...
JUNE 24, 2023 • MLB.COM
