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Cincinnati Reds: Elly De La Cruz exceeds sky-high expectations in first six MLB games
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Meet the thrilling Reds, turbo-boosted by Elly De La Cruz: 'A new generation, a new era' - The Athletic
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Cincinnati Reds rookie to make history in MLB debut via long last name
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Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz, who looks like an Oneil Cruz clone, a gate attraction for Pirates
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Top 23 MLB rookies at start of 2023 season: Bowden's breakdown plus their GM's insights - The Athletic
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Second-half season preview, playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams - ESPN
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Bellinger drives in 3, Cubs get another good start from Wicks in 6-2 win over the Reds
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Reds rookie pitcher first in last 50 years to allow homers on first 2 career pitches
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Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz Makes Baseball History in Major League Debut - Fastball
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Where does the Reds' ridiculously bad start to 2022 rank in MLB history?
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De La Cruz hits for cycle, Votto swats 2 home runs in Reds' 12th straight victory
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Oldest Rookie of the Year Award winners
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De La Cruz gets first cycle for Reds since 1989
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Elly De La Cruz steals second, third and home in same at-bat