Cueto shuts down Yankees for win: Reds starter Johnny Cueto rebounded from a poor outing in his last start on Sunday in New York against the Yankees. Cueto didn't seem to care who he faced on Sunday as he mowed down the Yankees with five strikeouts over seven solid innings for the win. Cueto out-dueled CC Sabathia in the game as he improved to 5-1 on the year. Cueto allowed two earned runs on eight hits and two walks over his seven innings. He gave up a two-run homer in the sixth for all the runs he'd allow. Cueto threw 110 pitches and now has a 1.97 ERA on the year. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Cueto had been so good before taking his first loss against the Braves in the start prior to Sunday, that his two runs allowed on Sunday actually raised his ERA from 1.89. Giving up five earned runs in a single outing, Cueto has allowed just 13 earned runs all year over 59 1/3 innings with 38 strikeouts. The K rate is improving, and Cueto should be active in most mixed Fantasy leagues. His next scheduled start comes in Week 8 (May 21-27) on Friday against the Rockies. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/20/2012 16:40 Yankees suffer fifth loss in six games
Johnny Cueto pitched effectively into the eighth inning, Ryan Ludwick delivered two big hits and the Cincinnati Reds closed out their extended visit to New York by beating the Yankees 5-2 Sunday.
05/20/2012 08:36 Top 70 starters for Week 8
A lot to take into consideration before setting your pitching staffs for Fantasy Week 8. Our Al Melchior runs through his Top 70 starting options and has all the matchups.
05/17/2012 19:10 3 to Watch: The It's interleague time (one last time) edition
Interleague play begins Friday night, and it's the last time you'll be able to say that. With realignment coming in 2013, there will be interleague play every day of the season, as opposed to all in one stretch of the schedule, as has been the case since 1997. Back then, it was special. Is it now?
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/13/2012 09:41 Top 70 starters for Week 7
A full slate of games in Fantasy Week 7, with seven games on tap for each team. Our Al Melchior breaks down the interleague implications and helps set your rotations in his SHuffling the Rotations.
Johnny Cueto was unable to post double-digit wins for the third straight campaign in 2011 but he showed some remarkable progress as a starter. After improving his ERA in each of his first three seasons in the majors, he took his game to the next level and posted a 1.72 mark over his first 16 starts. That number would go up a bit down the stretch, as he went 2-1 with a 3.69 ERA over his final eight starts before being shut down over the final two weeks of the season due to a strained lat muscle. The right-hander finished the year 9-7 with a 2.31 ERA in 24 starts and recorded a career-high three complete games. While his strikeouts fell off a bit, he walked just 47 batters in 156 innings and could be in for a breakout season in 2012. The Reds acquired Mat Latos in the offseason to give him some protection in the rotation, and Cueto should be able to win more games after Cincinnati underachieved last season. His ability to keep the ball on the ground should help him in the hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park so consider Cueto a solid option in all mixed leagues on Draft Day, worthy of being scooped up by the middle rounds. (Updated 1/25/12)
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