Elly De La Cruz had a fantastic 2024, but he also led the league in strikeouts, something new hitting coach Chris Valika and him are working on heading into spring training.

Partway through spring training, Peña moved to a more open stance, one he has carried into the early weeks of the season. Last season, Peña stood nearly square to the plate, with his average ...

Cincinnati Reds Shortstop Elly De La Cruz Debuts New Batting Stance, Aims to Cut Down on Strikeouts. This is a big step he needs to take if he's going to level up and be one of the best baseball ...