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"He's so much smarter and more mature this year," Jonathan India said. "He's learning the game of baseball more. It's so cool to watch."
C. Trent Rosecrans74
With all eyes on him and the highest of expectations, De La Cruz has hardly shied away. “He’s extremely levelheaded and grounded."
C. Trent Rosecrans22
Basically, Elly De La Cruz carried the offense in the first month (including the three games played in March) and didn’t in the second.
C. Trent Rosecrans42
The Reds are now doing their home run celebration in private, plus Elly De La Cruz could be an even better base stealer.
C. Trent Rosecrans25
“You’re talking about two must-watch guys," Mike Shildt said. That Tatis spoke so highly of De La Cruz speaks volumes.
Plus Yu Darvish goes for No. 200, a good trade for the Tigers and more from around baseball.
Ken Rosenthal82
It’s silly to try to hand out hardware just 31 games into a season, but there are certainly trends — and players — to keep an eye on.
C. Trent Rosecrans31
The Reds' 38 stolen bases are tied for the best mark in baseball.
C. Trent Rosecrans11
The Reds' roster took a big step forward when the team announced several moves that more or less firm up the team's position player group.
C. Trent Rosecrans17
Included in these fun facts: One Reds position player is the godson of Roger Clemens and another had dreams of playing basketball at Duke.
C. Trent Rosecrans15
Wednesday's game might not have been as painful as a couple of losses last week, but it was another loss in a "must-win" situation.
C. Trent Rosecrans24
The Reds' heavily used bullpen, the culprit in some recent losses, stood strong Tuesday in relief of beleaguered starter Hunter Greene.
C. Trent Rosecrans20
Despite a loss to the Blue Jays, the Reds' future looked incredibly bright — and perhaps even faster — when Marte entered the game.
C. Trent Rosecrans37
Also in the notes: Joey Votto, Elly De La Cruz bouncing back; pinch runners at third base; minors roundup.
C. Trent Rosecrans62
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.
C. Trent Rosecrans227
Day 1 of the draft is behind us, and the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game lie ahead.
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal67
In 29 games played this season, De La Cruz has 40 hits, four home runs and 16 stolen bases.
C. Trent Rosecrans and more212
Abbott's 7 2/3 innings was the longest start by any Reds pitcher this year and his 12 strikeouts were a career-high.
C. Trent Rosecrans55
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.
Jayson Stark87
This year's team has done at least two things the Big Red Machine never did: win 12 games in a row and have a player hit for the cycle.
C. Trent Rosecrans60
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