Reds Report:Everyday Elly: Reds early MVP already has notched MLB first in April

Elly De La Cruz hasn't had a day off, doesn't want one, and the way he's playing the Cincinnati Reds might not be able to afford to give him one. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Tue Apr 30 2024 [For subscribers] [Everyday Elly: Reds early MVP already has notched MLB first in April]( [SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Third base coach J.R. House #56 congratulates Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after his solo homerun during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 29, 2024 in San Diego, California.]( Elly De La Cruz hasn't had a day off, doesn't want one, and the way he's playing the Cincinnati Reds might not be able to afford to give him one. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Reds Elly De La Cruz (44) gets Phillies Trea Turner (7) out at second and throws to first during the Reds vs. Phillies game at Great American Ball Park on Thursday April 25, 2024. The Phillies won the game with a final score of 5-0.]( [For subscribers] [Believe it or not: Elly De La Cruz authors another legendary feat]( After the Cincinnati Reds won Monday, the buzz was Elly De La Cruz's 106.9 mph throw. It may not have been true. But most impressive, it was believable. [READ MORE]( [FOCO's Mr. Redlegs Bobble Dubblz]( [Mr. Redlegs holds bobblehead of himself in new collectible]( FOCO's new bobblehead of Mr. Redlegs is a Bobble Dubblz figure of the Cincinnati Reds mascot holding a bobblehead of himself. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) delivers a pitch in the second inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.]( [Reds counting on Nick Lodolo to get back on track in opener of series at San Diego Padres]( Lodolo is 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts since returning from the injured list. He's coming off a no-decision in the Reds 7-4 victory over the Phillies. [READ MORE]( [Apr 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) singles against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field.]( [For subscribers] [Reds alert: Could team get better as schedule gets tougher in May?]( The Cincinnati Reds lost a pair of one-run games to drop a three-game series in Texas over the weekend. But the roster looks to get better with returns. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](