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Reds: Elly De La Cruz 8th prospect to debut in 2023
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Reds prospects take home top awards in the Midwest League
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Elly De La Cruz is the #1 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system - Red Reporter
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Reds Fans Sing “These Are the Good Times!” - Cincinnati Magazine
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Reds' stockpile of young talent is pushing through and more is on the way - The Athletic
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Elly De La Cruz homers twice, Reds win 11-7 in Cleveland - Redleg Nation
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John Perrotto on LinkedIn: Padres vs Phillies Odds, Picks & Starting Pitchers (July 15)
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Reds are walking fine line between competing for the playoffs and evaluating young talent
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Reds' Elly De La Cruz hits first big league homer 458 feet
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Elly De La Cruz: Reds Rookie Sensation Makes Eye-Popping Claim About Speed - Sports Illustrated