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Elly De La Cruz exits early with hamstring tightness, and the Cincinnati Reds wait on Monday’s MRI

Elly De La Cruz pulled up rounding first base on Sunday, and the Reds now wait to find out how much it costs them. Cincinnati’s All-Star shortstop left the fifth inning of a 6-4 win over the Braves with right hamstring tightness and is scheduled for an MRI on Monday.

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Reds Look to Bounce Back Against Royals Following Tough Series Loss

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday afternoon to break a three-game losing streak. The Reds are now 30-28 and sit in last place in the NL Central, six games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

Cincinnati Reds News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

What Happened To Elly De La Cruz? Latest Injury Update

The Cincinnati Reds clinched the last playoff berth in the National League last year to end their postseason drought. However, Elly De La Cruz played a subdued role for the team by his elite standards, with the superstar shortstop playing through the campaign with a leg injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

Elly De La Cruz To Undergo MRI On Right Hamstring

Elly De La Cruz left the Reds’ 6-4 win over the Braves today due to what the club described as right hamstring tightness. The star shortstop cracked a line drive to the gap in right-center field during the fifth inning of the game, yet held up at first base in obvious discomfort, and then left the game after a visit from team trainers.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz gets hopeful injury update after hamstring scare

With Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz suffering a hamstring injury in the series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon, winning 6-4, the player would give an update on how he’s feeling.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Elly De La Cruz Shares Optimistic Health Update After Reds' 6-4 Win Over Braves

The Cincinnati Reds welcomed the hottest team in baseball this weekend when they took on the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. It was a series the Reds would need to steal, but unfortunately, they just couldn't.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Terry Francona Gives Update on Elly De La Cruz After Scary Moment in Win Over Braves

The Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep in their 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Everyone knew this series would be a tough one. Unfortunately, the Reds were unable to defy the odds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 31

Eugenio Suarez, JJ Bleday help Reds snap Braves' win streak

Eugenio Suarez homered and drove in two runs, JJ Bleday had a pair of RBI doubles and the Cincinnati Reds earned a 6-4 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Reds Salvage Series Finale Against Braves, But Elly De La Cruz Injury Looms Large

Here’s the good news: the Reds won on Sunday, a 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves to salvage a game in the three-game series. Now for the bad news: Elly

Edwin Arroyo News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Edwin Arroyo's Path to Cincinnati Just Got Much Clearer After Elly De La Cruz Injury

The Cincinnati Reds have a decision to make when it comes to who is going to play at shortstop with Elly De La Cruz leaving Sunday's game due to injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 31

Reds SS Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) leaves game

Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the visiting Atlanta Braves after injuring his right hamstring trying to leg out a likely extra-base hit.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz hamstring injury brings down vibes of Braves series finale

The Cincinnati Reds came into Sunday’s matchup with the Atlanta Braves looking to avoid a sweep. They are going to leave Atlanta with way bigger problems after an unfortunate turn of events.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Elly De La Cruz leaves game with concerning injury

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday’s game with a concerning injury he suffered while running the bases. De La Cruz ripped a ball up the gap during the fifth inning of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Oh.

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Elly De La Cruz Injury Update: Reds Make Announcement During Braves Game

Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves early due to an injury. In the bottom of the fifth inning, De La Cruz rocketed a ball into the right-center field gap, and as he got to first base, he pulled up and did not advance to second on what would usually be a stand-up double.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Cincinnati Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Leaves Game Due to Injury for First Time in Career

It's been a brutal week of injuries for the Cincinnati Reds. Earlier in the week, pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Pierce Johnson were both placed on the injured list.

Brady Singer News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Singer Struggles, and Three Trade Targets for the Reds Right Now

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 29-28 record and have fallen into last place in the NL Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club lost a series to the Atlanta Braves.

Nick Lodolo News / Red Reporter / May 31

Reds turn to Nick Lodolo to salvage series against Braves

The Atlanta Braves rolled into Great American Ball Park on Friday with the most wins in Major League Baseball and the league’s best winning percentage, too.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Rough Start: Cincinnati Reds' Least Valuable Player Revealed

The Cincinnati Reds have been through quite a roller coaster ride of a season so far. They were one of the best teams in the league in the month of April, but quickly dropped off a cliff in May.

Graham Ashcraft News / Just Baseball / May 31

The Reds Have Lost Their Best Closing Option at the Worst Time

Since making the transition from the starting rotation to the bullpen prior to the 2025 MLB season, Graham Ashcraft has become one of the Cincinnati Reds‘ best relief options.

Brady Singer News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Brady Singer Lands in Unwanted Reds History After Latest Rough Outing

The Cincinnati Reds came into their weekend series against the Atlanta Braves knowing that a tall task was in front of them. The Braves entered the weekend with the best record in the league, and unfortunately, will enter Sunday with two more wins added to that total.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Reds Designate Kyle Nicolas For Assignment, Select Lyon Richardson

The Reds are shuffling the bullpen. Right-hander Pierce Johnson is headed to the injured list with right elbow inflammation, the club announced. Righty Lyon Richardson is returning to the big-league club to take his spot.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Paddack Struggles, Duno Homers & Arroyo Sneaky Power Surge

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 29-27 record after a challenging start to their home series. The team suffered an 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. There were also significant updates to the team’s injury list.

Hunter Greene News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Reds’ Hunter Greene breaks silence with big injury update

Cincinnati Reds star Hunter Greene is recovering from an elbow injury. While initial reports suggested he could return in July, it remains to be seen when he will officially join the starting rotation once again.

Graham Ashcraft News / Field Level Media / May 29

Reds move RHP Graham Ashcraft (elbow) to 60-day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed reliever Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list on Friday with a UCL sprain in his right forearm. Ashcraft, 28, last pitched on Monday, striking out two batters and allowing no hits or runs in the ninth inning in a 7-2 road win against the New York Mets.