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Matt McLain is making a strong case for the leadoff role with a blistering spring, highlighted by two home runs and six RBIs in a single game against the Cubs, propelling the Reds to a 17-9 victory. As McLain sets the stage for the dynamic Elly De La Cruz, whose omission from MLB's bold predictions for 50 homers is baffling, the Reds are at a pivotal juncture. With an impressive 190 stolen bases last season, the team is embracing its speed, and McLain and De La Cruz are leading the charge. The infusion of Statcast data this spring is revealing who’s truly standing out, and for the Reds, it’s clear the pressure is mounting as they prepare for a season of high expectations and thrilling baseball.
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Matt McLain's spring surge puts Reds back at uncomfortable lineup crossroads
Matt McLain's hot spring training start has him in line for the all-important role of setting the table for Elly De La Cruz and the heart of the Cincinnati Reds' lineup.
Blogredmachine
Reds star Elly De La Cruz omitted from MLB's bold prediction and it could age poorly
MLB.com's bold prediction list named hitters under 25 who could hit 50 homers, but Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz seems like a glaring omission.
MLB.com
2 more HRs, 6 RBIs? It's safe to say McLain is locked in this spring
Singer still seeking swing-and-miss after making Spring Training debut
MLB.com
The numbers behind this spring's most impressive performers
One big difference at Spring Training this year is that full Statcast tracking is now available at every ballpark, which means we get a ton more data on all the players around the league.
And there are already plenty of players who stand out -- hitters and pitchers, stars and
Red Reporter
Will the Cincinnati Reds stretch their legs again in 2026?
The Cincinnati Reds swiped a league-best 190 bases as recently as the 2023 season, easily topping the 166 bases swiped by the second-best Arizona Diamondbacks. The emergence of both Elly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl atop the order prompted then-manager David Bell to put his runners on the move as often as possible, and […]
Yahoo Sports
Reds 17, Cubs 9: The pitching and defense forgot to show up
It was all offense — and mostly Reds — in this spring game.