The Reds’ offense had some trouble getting going early on in Saturday night’s contest against the Rays. The team had just two hits all evening -- that is, until a key two-out, two-run single by Elly De La Cruz in the seventh inning gave Cincinnati the lead,

Typically, there are two types of Home Run Derby participants. There are the burly sluggers like Pete Alonso, and there are the wiry elite athletes like Ken Griffey Jr. De La Cruz falls into the ladder category, but he also hits the ball harder than most of the players in that archetype.

Not only was De La Cruz's home run an absolute monster, the rookie put up some astonishing numbers on it too. As for betting fans, you'll be happy to note that De La Cruz was +385 to hit a home ...

Asked by former Red Eduardo Perez of ESPN whether he'll ever participate in an MLB Home Run Derby, Elly De La Cruz said he'd like to at some point.

That home run has to feel extra special for the 23-year-old. For more details, read the full report here. One day after Elly De La Cruz’s sister passed away, he insisted on playing and hit a two ...

Someday Elly De La Cruz wants to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby. “The time is going to come,” he said. “But not now.” For the third time in as many seasons in the big leagues, the Reds young star declined an invitation to participate in ...

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz had one of the most impressive games of his young career on Monday. He went 3-for-4 with two home runs, one a tape-measure shot and the other an inside-the-parker ...

De La Cruz sent a two-run homer into the left-field stands in the sixth inning, with the Reds trailing 5-0. As he crossed home plate, he pointed to the sky and formed a heart with his hands.

Elly De La Cruz has turned into a strong home run hitter, and he teased a potential appearance in the Home Run Derby on Monday.

In the fourth inning of Saturday's win, Elly De La Cruz hit his 25th home run of the season and became the first shortstop in Major League history to hit 25 home runs and steal 65 bases.

Elly De La Cruz's older sister, Genelis, died on Saturday, May 31, according to media reports; ... De La Cruz then hit a home run during the game, honoring his sister as he crossed home plate;