We have seen many players take breaks from the game when they lose loved ones. But this weekend, Reds’ star Elly De La Cruz learned about the death of his sister on Saturday. On Sunday, he insisted on taking to the field, and honored her memory the best way he knew how: playing his heart out.
There’s plenty more to get into in today’s links: from a napping Shohei Ohtani, to a historic Rockies slump. Get your coffee ready and let’s just jump right into it.