5/15BaseballGuys.com: Ride The Wave: Fantasy baseball is all about riding the wave. Sometimes we paddle out and just wait, and wait, and wait. Other times we start...
5/9BaseballGuys.com: Back in the Saddle: For those of you that missed it, The Oracle spent three days in the hospital with a dastardly case of the flu. He’s still...
5/9Yanks Go Yard: Players On The Mend: Many prominent players are scheduled to return within the next two months. In no particular order, here is the Yankees’...
4/26Blog Red Machine: Looking at Mat Latos: For a guy that carries the re**** of being a slow starter, Mat Latos has taken the corner, turned and obliterated it thus far...
4/23Tyler's Think Tank: NL Central Preview: 1st Place--Cincinnati Reds
2012 Record: 97-65
2012 Pythagorean: 91-71
2013 Projected: 93-69
The lineup is much more fearsome...
4/18Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Matt Cain and Yovani Gallardo come into the Giants Brewers game with high ERAs. Cain is giving up walks and home runs at a higher...
4/17Vigilante Baseball : Replace your ace: Over the past week, some fantasy owners have lost their aces. Jered Weaver, Zack Greinke and most recently Johnny Cueto have made...
4/15Mastersball.com: ShadowFAABing in TOUT NL: I made a remark in Brian Walton’s column about the perceived devaluation of FAAB in the NL TOUT league where Brian is a combatant...
4/13Raise the Jolly Roger: Pirates 3, Reds 1: This has been a heck of a weekend for the Bucs so far, as they were able to out-pitch the Reds and pick up a second straight win...
4/8MLBTradeRumors: Would-Be Free Agents: Remember free agents? Like good, under-30 ones without any major warts? With the proliferation of long-term extensions prior...
4/8We Talk Fantasy Sports: Awful Aces: When you see pitching match ups such as Justin Verlander vs CC Sabathia, R.A. Dickey vs Jon Lester, Stephen Strasburg vs Johnny...
4/7Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Sunday’s games start and end with a bang as CC Sabathia and Justin Verlander face off early, while Jered Weaver and Yu Darvish...
3/26StanGraphs: 2013 NL Central Preview: 1. Cincinnati Reds Hear us out. A year ago, we stayed loyal and picked the Cardinals to win the division, and look how that turned...
3/15The DoubleDay: Team U$A : Tyler DrenonRecently, commissioner Bud Selig said he'd like to further the internationalization of the game. Obviously, the...
2/27Full Spectrum Baseball: Believe It Or Not: "Believe or not?" is when I take at a look at some numbers from last season and see if I believe them or.....not. Not, people....
1/22Kevin Slowey Was Framed: Awardin'!: End of year awards are fun. That is really all they are, but they are fun. Fun is fun, and everyone knows that. ...
12/29Blog Red Machine: 2012 Reds Recall: July: As June faded away, the Reds held a rather precarious lead in the NL Central. With a record of 43-34, the Good Guys were atop...
12/28Blog Red Machine: 2012 Reds Recall: June: As the Reds entered the month of June, there was a sense of a tide changing. Not so much with the Reds, but who would come knocking...
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto cleared to throw: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (oblique) saw the doctor Friday, Dec. 7, and he was cleared to throw. Cueto said he feels good,...[+] and he said he would probably play in the World Baseball Classic.
11/20Blog Red Machine: Gotta Love Sam LeCure: As he waved toward the bench, it was clear there was something not right with staff ace Johnny Cueto. He had only thrown six pitches...
11/3Baseball Musings: IBWAA Cy Young: The Internet Baseball Writers Association of America names their Cy Young Award winners: Los Angeles – The Internet Baseball...
10/19Mets360.com: Bill James on Matt Harvey: One of the most influential people for me in my baseball fandom is Bill James. Now an employee of the Boston Red Sox, James started...
10/18Blog Red Machine: Reds Pitcher of the Year: Not difficult to come with four pitchers to place in this poll. All four were extremely important to the success of teh Reds for...
10/13Philly Phanatics: ALCS, NLCS previews: As the Major League Baseball postseason rolls on, Ron Opher takes note of how evenly matched all the teams are as he previews...
10/10The Baseball Haven: Giants AT Reds, Game 5: Game 5 of the NLDS series between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds will take place on Thursday afternoon at 1:07 (if...
10/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | No timetable for Johnny Cueto: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto's (oblique) status is unknown for the rest of the playoffs due to an oblique strain. SP Mike Leake...[+] would likely replace him.
10/10AroundTheFoghorn: NLDS Game 4 Notes: In 109 years of postseason play, there have been just 5 games where a dismal offense picks itself up for a win. Although there...
10/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto has oblique injuryCincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (oblique) is dealing with a mild oblique strain....[+]Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (oblique) is dealing with a mild oblique strain.
10/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Mike Leake could be activated: The Cincinnati Reds have yet to decide if SP Johnny Cueto (back) will pitch in a potential Game 4 of the Divisional Series against...[+] the San Francisco Giants. There is still the possibility of Cueto being disabled from the roster, which would make him ineligible to play in the Championship Series if they advance. SP Mike Leake would likely be activated if that's the case.
10/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Unsure on Johnny Cueto: The Cincinnati Reds are still unsure if SP Johnny Cueto (back) will be able to make the start in a potential Game 4 of the Divisional...[+] Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 10. If he can't, SP Mat Latos will make the start.
10/8Baseball Musings: Giant Shutdown: Looking at the splits for the Reds pitchers against the Giants in the first two games one can see the domination of San Francisco....
10/7Raising Matt Cain: Reds Power Past Cain: The Reds brought their game to San Francisco and used pitching, power, and Brandon Phillips to smother the Giants and take Game...
10/7Baseball Musings: Reds Take One: The Reds beat the Giants 5-2 Saturday night to take a 1-0 lead in their NLDS. Brandon Phillips had the big game offensively, driving...
10/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto leaves Game 1 start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (back) left his start in the first inning of the Game 1 National League Division Series against...[+] the San Francisco Giants due to back spasms. The 19-game winner's status for the remainder of the series is uncertain.
9/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto gimpy: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (hamstring) felt his left hamstring tighten while running the bases Tuesday, Sept. 25. He remained...[+] in the game to record his 19th win.
9/25Blog Red Machine: #TakeTheNo.1Seed?: The Reds may have clinched the NL Central, but their work isn’t done yet. They need to get that No. 1 seed. Sure, the players...
9/25Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Cole Hamels and the Phillies host the Nationals, and Hamels gets to face Bryce Harper again. Since the initial plunking, Bryce...
9/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto sets strikeout mark: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto struck out two batters Thursday, Sept. 20, to give him a career-best 159 strikeouts. He also picked...[+] up his 18th victory of the season as the Reds won 5-3 over the Chicago Cubs.
9/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto reaches career highCincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto reached a career-high 159 strikeouts Thursday, Sept. 20....[+]Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto reached a career-high 159 strikeouts Thursday, Sept. 20.
9/20Baseball Musings: Reds in the Playoffs: The Cincinnati Reds became the first team to guarantee itself at least a wild card slot as they beat the Cubs 5-3 Thursday afternoon....
9/20Tomahawk Take: Medlen’s Cy Young Chances: The Atlanta Braves have had a roller coaster season, especially on the pitching front. First, Brandon Beachy starts the season...
9/16High Heat Stats: Saturday snippets: @Dodgers 4, Cardinals 3: Twice down to their last strike, LA rallied to tie on Andre Ethier‘s single and a double by Friday’s...
9/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto struggles again: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto suffered his third straight loss and failed to last five innings for the second straight start...[+] Saturday, Sept. 15. Cueto gave up six runs on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Miami Marlins. He has not won since August 28 at Arizona.
9/15Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Rays try to gain another game on the Yankees as James Shields takes on Ivan Nova. Shields’s ERA stood at 4.52 after...
9/1460ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 23: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
9/10Blog Red Machine: BRM Week In Review: A high-level look at the week that was for the good guys… 9/3/12 – 9/9/12 Record: 2-4 Runs: 15-22 (-7) Standings: 1st in NL...
9/10High Heat Stats: Sunday game notes: Yankees 13, @Orioles 3: Fourteen hits, 7 with RISP, pulled the Bombers clear of their see-saw tie for 1st place. Curtis Granderson came...
9/760ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 22: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
9/6Tyler's Think Tank: Votto Returns:
With Votto back in the heart of the order, the Reds should keep on rolling
Joey Votto, who hadn't played since July 15th...
9/6Baseball Musings: Billingsley Gone: The Dodgers placed Chad Billingsley on the 60-day disabled list, and Mike Scioscia‘s Tragic Illness wonders if Los Angeles...
9/3Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Johnny Cueto continues his quest for a Cy Young award and the Reds try to keep up their pursuit of the best record in the National...
8/3160ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 21: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
8/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto takes majors' wins lead: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto moved to 17-6 with a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, Aug. 28. He allowed two runs in...[+] seven innings and struck out five. He leads the majors with those 17 wins.
8/28Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: It’s Chris day in MLB as for Chris take the mound on Tuesday night. Two square off, as Chris Sale and the White Sox take...
8/2460ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 20: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
8/23Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The red hot Reds face off against the Phillies in the pitching matchup of the day as Johnny Cueto battles Cole Hamels. Since the...
8/20Blog Red Machine: BRM Week In Review: A high-level look at the week that was for the good guys… 8/13/12 – 8/19/12 Record: 5-2 Runs: 37-28 (+11) Standings:...
8/18Baseball Musings: Sixteen for Cueto: Johnny Cueto allowed a two-run homer to Alfonso Soriano in the first inning, they shutout the Cubs for the next seven as the Reds...
8/1860ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 19: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
8/13High Heat Stats: Sunday summary: @White Sox 7, Athletics 3: H.R. Pierzynski broke a tie in the 6th with his 23rd HR, touching off a 5-run uprising, and Chris...
8/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto terrific: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed three hits and two walks while fanning three in eight shutout innings to beat the Chicago...[+] Cubs Sunday, Aug. 12.
8/1060ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 18: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
8/6Blog Red Machine: Bronson Bouncing Back?: No one will question the fact that 2011 was a down year for Bronson Arroyo. He led all of baseball in allowing 46 home runs and...
8/460ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 17: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
8/1SOX & Dawgs: Where Does Tito Land: As we get closer and closer to the non waiver trade deadline and teams start to fight for better position or begin to drop off...
7/31SOX & Dawgs: Where Does Tito Land: As we get closer and closer to the non waiver trade deadline and teams start to fight for better position or begin to drop off...
7/29MLB Dirt: 2012 All-Underrated Team: As Major League Baseball heads into the second half of its season chatter increases about the frontrunners for various end-of-year...
7/2760ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 16: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
7/23High Heat Stats: Sunday game notes: Belated additions above the line: Dodgers 8, @Mets 3 (12): “LITROD” — Luck is the residue of design. Ramon...
7/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto continues rolling: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto tied his career high with his 12th win Sunday, July 22, and lowered his ERA to 2.23 with his victory...[+] over the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed a run on eight hits and a walk while matching his season high with nine strikeouts in seven innings.
7/2060ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 15: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
7/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto expected to make start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (finger) said his finger felt good Monday, July 16, and he plans to make his start Tuesday, July...[+] 17.
7/15Baseball Musings: Homer in a Pinch: Homer Bailey makes an emergency start as a blister sidelines Johnny Cueto. Homer gives the Reds eight strong inning as Cincinnati...
7/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto throws bullpen session: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (blister) threw a bullpen session Sunday, July 15, and said his finger is feeling better. He expects...[+] to make his scheduled start Tuesday, July 17.
7/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto expected to miss Sunday's start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (blister) is expected to be scratched from his start Sunday, July 15, against the St. Louis Cardinals...[+] due to a blister. There has been no official announcement made by the team yet.
7/12Release Points: NL Midseason Awards: Without further ado, here the NL Midseason award winners. Cy Young Award R.A. Dickey, New York Mets – as far as extended dominance...
7/1160ft6in.com: 2012 F12 All-Star Snubs: What do Zack Greinke, James McDonald, Johnny Cueto, Madison Bumgarner, and Ryan Dempster all have in common? They all should have...
7/8Baseball Musings: No Runs Weaver: Jered Weaver pitched eight shutout innings Saturday night as the Angels beat the Orioles 3-0. In his last 14 2/3 innings against...
7/7Tyler's Think Tank: All-Star Snubs: Another round of All-Star balloting has come and gone, so that means a few more days of roster analysis before they play the actual...
7/660ft6in.com: Factor12 Leaders: Week 13: The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers....
7/3Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: First place teams meet in Washington as the Giants send Tim Lincecum against Jordan Zimmermann. Tim comes off his first consecutive...
6/29Raising Matt Cain: The Perfect 36: And I ain't talkin' about Carol Doda! I know we watched a lotta channel 2 (KTVU) back in the day with Gary "Tan Man" Park, may...
6/28Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: First place teams battle in New York as the White Sox send Dylan Axelrod against Ivan Nova. Axelrod allowed three home runs in...
6/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto battles for win: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (dizziness) battled dizziness early in the game but struck out a season-high eight en route to...[+] a victory over the New York Mets Sunday, June 17. He allowed a run on six hits and a walk in seven innings.
6/17MetsToday.com: Mets Game 67: Loss to Reds: Reds 3 Mets 1 Sweep, get swept. Sweep, get swept. So, does that mean the Mets are due to sweep the Orioles? Mets Game Notes Chris...
6/17Baseball Musings: Reds Sweep: Cincinnati beats the Mets 3-1 Sunday afternoon behind the strong pitching of Johnny Cueto. He walked one and struck out eight...
6/17Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: I just got home from New York, so here’s quick and dirty games of the day. The Reds send Johnny Cueto against the Mets and...
6/12Baseball Musings: Spark Plug: Brian Roberts returns to the Orioles and goes three for four from the lead-off slot, and drives in a run with a sacrifice fly...
6/6Baseball Musings: Little Bullpen Support: Johnny Cueto pitched seven shutout innings, but then he came out for the eighth inning. When he gave up a run in the inning, he...
6/6Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Pirates can pull to one game out of first place with a win over the Reds Wednesday night. Brad Lincoln faces Johnny Cueto....
5/21High Heat Stats: Weekend roundup: One late note from Saturday before we move on: @Giants 4, Athletics 0: A combined one-hitter by Ryan Vogelsong (7), Javier Lopez...
5/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto pitches well in victory: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed two runs on eight hits in seven against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 20, to pick up...[+] his fifth win of the season. He struck out five batters and walked two in the game.
5/20Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Reds and Yankees play the rubber game of their series as Johnny Cueto faces CC Sabathia Sunday. Cueto makes his sixth start...
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto lit up: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed five earned runs on eight hits and two walks while fanning two in four innings in his...[+] loss to the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, May 15. It was his first loss of the season.
5/10FanSided: Dusty's 1,500th Win Not So Easy: For eight innings, the line score revealed one thing: goose eggs. Neither the Reds nor the host Milwaukee Brewers could muster...
5/10Baseball Musings: Shutout Wednesday: The Reds score the first runs of the day in the top of the ninth inning as they take a 2-0 lead over the Brewers. Johnny Cueto...
5/10Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Reds and Brewers start the day off with a good match-up as Johnny Cueto takes on Zack Greinke. Cueto’s ERA is a run...
5/6Justin Jabs: Emma Award 5: Jed Lowrie: After Ryan Braun’s historic and stellar performance early last week (a three home run game, the first ever at Petco Park), I...
5/5Operation Shutdown: Gameday 27: Reds: Pirates (11-15) vs. Reds (13-12)7:05 PM ETTV: ROOT SportsPNC Park - Pittsburgh, PAStarting PitchersPittsburgh - James McDonald...
5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto earns fourth win: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed one run on seven hits in nine innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, May 5, to...[+] pick up his fourth win of the season. He struck out four batters and did not walk any batters in the game.
5/4Operation Shutdown: Gameday 26 - Reds: Pirates (11-14) vs Reds (12-12)7:05 PM ETTV: ROOT SportsPNC Park - Pittsburgh, PAStarting PitchersPittsburgh - Kevin Correia (1-1,...
5/4Baseball Musings: 4-0, Cueto: Johnny Cueto pitches a complete game, allowing seven hits and no walks to the Pirates as the Reds win 6-1. Cueto averaged just...
4/29Justin Jabs: Emma Award 4: Jay Bruce: While an NL Central player has finally dethroned the St. Louis Cardinals on their monopoly of Emma Awards, this week’s recipient...
4/29High Heat Stats: :) Saturday recap: On the same night that the 1st overall pick of 2010 made his big-league debut, the 68th pick in that draft, Drew Smyly, earned...
4/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto wins at Wrigley: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed one earned run and five hits while striking out seven in 6 1/3 innings for the visiting...[+] Reds Sunday, April 22, in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
4/18Baseball Musings: Late Night Roundup: Matt Carpenter hit a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the bottom of the tenth inning as St. Louis walked off with a 2-1 win over the...
4/17Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The tough early season schedule continues for the Boston Red Sox as defending American League champions Texas comes to town. Tuesday’s...
4/12C70 At The Bat: Jaime Being Jaime:
I've often said the biggest problem with Jaime Garcia is just getting consistent work from him. There are times...
4/11Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Cardinals go for a sweep of the Reds as Jaime Garcia faces Johnny Cueto. Garcia dominated Cincinnati in his career, 6-1 with...
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto dominates in first start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed just three hits in seven innings to beat the Miami Marlins in the team's opening day game...[+] Thursday, April 5. Cueto walked two and struck out four in the stellar opening outing.
4/5Baseball Musings: Reds Win: The Cincinnati Reds have an easy time with the Marlins in a 4-0 opening day win. Johnny Cueto lived up to his ace billing, pitching...
3/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto roughed up in spring start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed three runs - two earned - and five hits in just two innings of work in a Cactus League...[+] start Saturday, March 10, against the Oakland Athletics.
2/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto skipped winter ball: The Cincinnati Reds asked SP Johnny Cueto to skip winter ball this year so that he could receive more rest heading into the 2012...[+] season.
2/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to start openerCincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker announced SP Johnny Cueto will start the season opener....[+]Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker announced SP Johnny Cueto will start the season opener.
2/11Pitchers Hit Eighth: Plea Deal: Each year usually just prior to the beginning of baseball season, I make a short wishlist of all the things I wish the Cardinals...
12/17MLB Dirt: Reds Unload for Mat Latos: Today, possibly the biggest trade of the offseason thus far has gone down. The Padres traded 24 year old, Mat Latos to the Reds...
12/17Baseball Musings: Latos to the Reds: The Padres fortified their minor league system by trading Mat Latos to the Cincinnati Reds for three prospects and Edinson Volquez....
11/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Twins | Interested in Johnny Cueto?: The Minnesota Twins have reportedly expressed interest in trading for Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto, according to a Cincinnati...[+] radio station.
9/3El Maquino: CUETO SHOT UP IN CARDS LOSS: > The Cards went back and forth with the Reds for eight innings, but in the ninth, Arthur Rhodes and Kyle McClellan burned...
9/2C70 At The Bat: Three Small Steps:
(Programming note: If you come straight to the front page via bookmark, you may have missed my other two posts from today....
8/30Baseball Musings: Kershaw Makes his Bid: Clayton Kershaw pitched a complete game as he held the Padres to one run in the Dodgers 4-1 win Monday night. That put Kershaw...
8/29Brotherly Glove: Don’t Sleep On the Reds: The Phillies are set open a four-game series in Cincinnati after a weekend away from action. Hurricane Irene turned Sunday’s...
8/28Blog Red Machine: How Good is Johnny?: Johnny Cueto has had a good season this year. He has been dominant at times and has rarely failed to deliver a sub standard...
8/28Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Jered Weaver held the Rangers on one run on August 18, 2011. He pitches on short rest for the first time Sunday night. Photo:...
8/21Blog Red Machine: Weekend Wrap: Always nice to win a series. Always nice to win a series against a divisional opponent. Always nice to win! After a rain delay...
8/17Baseball Musings: Cueto Outstanding Again: Johnny Cueto pitched eight shutout innings before giving up a lead-off home run to Ryan Zimmerman in the ninth. His eight innings...
8/11Baseball Musings: Cueto Takes the Lead: Johnny Cueto pitched seven shutout innings for the Reds Thursday afternoon as they defeated the Rockies 2-1. That gives Johnny...
8/11Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Rockies and Reds offer a nice afternoon pitching matchup as Jhoulys Chacin takes on Johnny Cueto. Chacin’s season is...
8/6B-R Blog: Rare “disaster start” for CC: -- Saturday in Boston, CC Sabathia was touched for 7 ER on 9 hits in 6 IP in Boston's 10-4 win. It was his first "disaster start"...
8/5Raising Matt Cain: Gee, that was fun: The Giants scored eight runs on Wednesday but were soon cured of any notion of a resurgent offense by having to face Cliff Lee...
7/31Baseball Musings: Cueto Pie: Johnny Cueto shuts down the Giants on three hits and one walk as the Reds pound San Francisco 9-0. The Cincinnati starter struck...
7/22The Writer's Journey: Games 96-98: Where has all the offense gone? Despite leading the league in runs scored, the Reds can’t hit Pirates pitching. Dontrelle...
7/20Baseball Musings: Cueto the Cure: Johnny Cueto continued his outstanding season Wednesday afternoon as he held the Pirates to one run in six innings of work, the...
7/20Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Pirates go for a sweep of the Reds with Johnny Cueto battling Jeff Karstens. Cueto, like Ryan Vogelsong, got a late start...
7/16The Writer's Journey: Game 93: #fireDusty … That is one of my most-used hashtags on Twitter. The man does not deserve the privilege to sit in a major league...
7/15C70 At The Bat: Starting Again:
Everybody good? Rested up over that break? Good, because if indications are right, this second half could be a...
7/15Brotherly Glove: Key Stats Simplified: While stats don’t fuel all of the content you find at Brotherly Glove, Eric and I have built whatever re**** we have as...
7/5Pitchers Hit Eighth: No Angry Birds?: Cardinals vs Reds. Chris Carpenter vs Johnny Cueto. The July 4th game had all the media hype of a WWE event. What did fans...
7/5El Maquino: THE BEST KIND OF VENGEANCE: THE WRAP-UP, GAME 86 11:13p August 10, 2010 was Jason LaRue‘s last day on a Major League field. Most know the story: a...
7/4The Writer's Journey: Game 86: Johnny Cueto pitched brilliantly, but gave up one run in the 8th inning to lose the game. It was a true pitcher’s duel between...
7/4Baseball Musings: 1-0 Evening: The Phillies defeat the Marlins and the Cardinals down the Reds, both games finishing with a 1-0 score. Vance Worley continues...
7/4Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Arizona and Milwaukee are in tight division fights as they second Daniel Hudson and Shaun Marcum to the mound. Hudson appears...
6/28Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Philadelphia plays host to the best pitching matchup of the day as Josh Beckett and the Red Sox visit Cliff Lee and the Phillies....
6/23My Pinstripes: The Heisey Effect: The Heisenberg Effect states that the "very act of becoming a player changes the game being played". Of course this is in scientific...
6/22My Pinstripes: Let's Play Two...Far Apart: I hate day-night doubleheaders. As with most things in baseball they are all about greed. The Yankees actually had a choice when...
6/20Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Yankees visit another NL Central town as they send Ivan Nova against Cincinnati and Johnny Cueto. Nova is a great example...
6/15Baseball Musings: Johnny on the Spot: Johnny Cueto continues to impress as he allowed one unearned run as the Red defeated the Dodgers 3-2 Tuesday night. With one walk...
6/11COSFBA: Line of the Day: June 9th, 2011: SP Johnny Cueto of the Cincinnati Reds threw seven shutout innings of four-hit ball and struck out a season-high eight in a 3-0...
6/10COSFBA: Line of the Day: June 10th, 2011: SP Johnny Cueto of the Cincinnati Reds threw seven shutout innings of four-hit ball and struck out a season-high eight in a 3-0...
6/10Baseball Musings: Late Night Update: CC Sabathia held the Red Sox scoreless for six innings, then gave up six runs in the seventh inning as the Red Sox completed a...
6/9Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Red Sox go for their second sweep in New York this season as Josh Beckett faces CC Sabathia. Beckett leads the AL in ERA at...
6/4Baseball Musings: Bullpen Breakdown: Johnny Cueto allowed two runs during his seven innings of work, and when he finished at the stretch, the Reds led 4-2. By the...
6/4Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Red Sox moved their game against Oakland to 1 PM EDT as Trevor Cahill faces Josh Beckett. Cahill’s road ERA is 0.6 runs...
News -- May 2011
5/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto pitches well despite loss: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed two runs on five hits in eight innings against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, May 29, but...[+] suffered his second loss of the season. He struck out five batters and walked three in the game.
5/29The Writer's Journey: Game 54: Johnny Cueto pitched a gem of a game, allowing only 5 hits and walking only 3 batters. Unfortunately, one of those hits was a...
5/29Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Rays try to earn a split with the Indians as Justin Masterson faces Jeremy **** in Tampa Bay. Masterson sports a 1.65 ERA...
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto posts quality start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed three earned runs, seven hits and two walks in six innings in a no-decision Tuesday, May...[+] 24, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He is winless in his past two starts after posting victories in his first two outings of the season.
5/24Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: This one of those days with tons of great pitching match-ups, so it doesn’t look like a good day for offense. Toronto tries...
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto loses for first time : Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto lost his first game of the season to the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, May 19, by allowing three...[+] earned runs and five hits while walking three and striking out five. Cueto had gone 7-0 with a 1.74 ERA in his previous nine starts against the Pirates.
5/19The Writer's Journey: Game 44: Johnny Cueto took his first loss of the season, giving up 3 runs in 5 innings this afternoon. His season ERA is now a whopping...
5/19Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Pittsburgh and Cincinnati finish up their two-game series with James McDonald facing Johnny Cueto. McDonald is off to a poor start...
5/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto picks up second victory: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed three unearned runs and three hits over 7 2/3 innings Saturday, May 14, against the St....[+] Louis Cardinals. He also walked two and struck out five batters in the 101-pitch quality start, picking up his second win in as many starts since coming off the 15-day disabled list.
5/14The Writer's Journey: Game 39: Brandon Phillips had a good day, driving in three runs. Ramon Hernandez went deep twice. But the star of the game was pitcher...
5/14Baseball Musings: Battery Power: Johnny Cueto and Ramon Hernandez combined to put the Reds back in first place in the NL Central as they defeated the Cardinals...
5/14Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Padres and Rockies continue their series with Aaron Harang facing Jhoulys Chacin. Harang owns the record of an ace but not...
5/10The Writer's Journey: Game 34: Johnny Cueto made his first start of the season and shut the Cubbies out through 6 innings. The bullpen did its job and the Reds...
5/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto solid in season debut: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) allowed five hits and a walk over six scoreless innings Sunday, May 8, in his first...[+] start of the season. He also struck out four batters in the win and 102-pitch quality start. 'That was a great outing by Cueto,' manager Dusty Baker said. 'Took him to his limit, I think. He was still throwing the ball well, but have to remember that's his first outing.'
5/8Baseball Musings: Here’s Johnny: Johnny Cueto made a successful return to the Red rotation as he pitched six innings in the 2-0 Cincinnati shutout of the Cubs....
5/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto activated from disabled list: The Cincinnati Reds have activated SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list and optioned RP Carlos Fisher to Triple-A...[+] Louisville.
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to re-enter rotation: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) will make his first start of the season against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, May 8. SP...[+] Mike Leake, who was originally scheduled to start Sunday, will start Monday, May 9, instead.
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to make another rehab start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) will make another minor league rehab start with the Single-A Dayton Dragons Friday,...[+] May 6.
5/2Blog Red Machine: A Frustrating Path: Have you ever been on a simple walk through the woods, come upon that fork in the path, picked your way, but keep ending back...
5/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto update: Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (biceps) threw 99 pitches in 4 2/3 innings in his rehab start at Triple-A...[+] Louisville Sunday, May 1. He allowed an earned run on five hits and two walks while fanning six.
5/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to make rehab start SundayCincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville Sunday, May 1....[+]Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville Sunday, May 1.
News -- April 2011
4/30Blog Red Machine: Who are the 2011 Reds?: In place of my usual weekly recaps of ups and downs I have decided to give a little insight on something that has been rolling...
4/30B-R Blog: All-Dominican Team: The Dominican Republic has given us many great ballplayers over the years, far more than you might expect from a nation of its...
4/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto nearing return: The Cincinnati Reds are pleased with the progress that SP Johnny Cueto (forearm) has made. Cueto will make one more rehab start,...[+] in which the team hopes hell throw around 100 pitches and go six or seven innings.
4/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto stronger in rehab outing: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm) went 4 2/3 shutout innings for Triple-A Louisville in the Bats' 8-3 victory against...[+] the Durham Bulls Tuesday, April 26. He allowed three hits, walked none and struck out three. In his last previous rehab outing, Cueto gave up eight runs (five earned) in 1 2/3 innings.
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto set for third rehab outing: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (arm) is scheduled to make his third rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, April 26....[+] Cueto is 0-2 with a 16.20 ERA in his first two appearances.
4/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto has rough rehab outing: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) struggled in his second rehab start Thursday, April 21, allowing five runs in a mere...[+] 1 2/3 innings, reports John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto set for rehab outing Thursday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Triple-A Louisville Thursday, April...[+] 21, reports The Associated Press.
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto feeling no pain: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) said he didn't feel any pain during his 55-pitch minor league outing Saturday,...[+] April 16, according to SportingNews.com. Cueto is scheduled for two more minor league starts before he can return to the rotation.
4/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey on target in rehab: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) pitched 3 1/3 innings for Triple-A Louisville Saturday, April 16, in a rehab start,...[+] according to Kevin Goheen of MLB.com. SP Homer Bailey (shoulder) is set to pitch at Louisville Sunday, April 17.
4/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | More on Johnny Cueto: Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (biceps) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Louisville Saturday, April...[+] 16, The Associated Press reports.
4/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto works in extended spring training: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) allowed two runs and three hits over two innings in an appearance in extended...[+] spring training Monday, April 11, reports Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com. Cueto made 34 pitches in the outing. 'I know he cam through it unscatched. I haven't go the full report,' pitching coach Bryan Price said.
4/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey to throw this week: Cincinnati Reds SPs Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) and Homer Bailey (shoulder) are expected to pitch in extended spring training...[+] games this week, according to FOXSportsOhio.com. Cueto will throw two innings Monday, April 11, and will then throw for Triple-A Louisville Saturday, April 16, Thursday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 26. Bailey will throw three innings Tuesday, April 12, and then will move to Louisville and start Sunday, April 17, and Friday, April 22. His first start of the year could come April 27. 'Homer's a little ahead of Johnny because he went out later,' manager Dusty Baker said. 'We'll make a decision on the 27th. He could be ready or he might need another one.'
4/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to throw Sunday: Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (shoulder) threw 35 pitches in the bullpen Tuesday, April 5, and he'll...[+] throw in a two-inning game in extended spring training in Arizona Sunday, April 10, reports Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com.
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto throws bullpen session: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) tossed a 37-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, April 5, and will pitch two innings...[+] of minor league action later this week, reports John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
4/4Baseball Moves: Medical Exams: With all the different pitchers going on the DL to start the season who do you have as your backup plan? Anyone can look at a...
News -- March 2011
3/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey throw Thursday: Cincinnati Reds SPs Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) and Homer Bailey (shoulder) both threw before the team's opener Thursday, March...[+] 31, with Bailey playing catch and Cueto throwing long toss from 120 feet, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay. 'Both are progressing very well,' manager Dusty Baker said. 'We really had to put a governor on Cueto because really wants to get out there. Homer said he's not feeling any pain. Both of them are in outstanding shape. The better shape you're in, the better chance you have to get back in a shorter period of time.'
3/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto, Homer Bailey progressing: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said SPs Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) and Homer Bailey (shoulder) are progressing well in...[+] their rehabs, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Bailey is scheduled to resume throwing Thursday, March 31.
3/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Place five on DL: The Cincinnati Reds placed SP Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder), SP Homer Bailey (shoulder), RP Jared Burton (shoulder), RP Jose...[+] Arredondo (elbow) and OF Fred Lewis (side) on the disabled list Wednesday, March 30, according to the teams official Twitter page.
3/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto playing catch: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) has been able to play catch and could return in time to serve as the No. 5 starter...[+] the third time through the rotation, according to Tom Singer of MLB.com. 'He says he feels great,' said manager Dusty Baker. 'We're not going to rush him back. He doesn't think it'll take him as long to get back, but it's up to us to slow him down.'
3/26Blog Red Machine: When it Rains…: The Reds starting rotation has went from chock full of depth (“on paper!” the naysayers will crow) to now just comically...
3/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto progressing: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto's (elbow, shoulder) symptoms have subsided and he has started a strength and conditioning program,...[+] according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay. Cueto hasn't thrown in four days.
3/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | More on Johnny Cueto : Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) will be shut down for seven to 10 days and will...[+] then resume a throwing program that is expected to have him return to the rotation in another couple of weeks, according to USA Today's Paul White. Cueto could return in mid-April if he doesn't have any setbacks.
3/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to miss start of season: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (elbow, shoulder) will miss the start of the 2011 season, according to The Associated Press. Cueto's...[+] MRI exam revealed inflammation in his shoulder and doctors told him not to throw for at least a week.
3/21Baseball Musings: Cueto Shutdown: Johnny Cueto‘s shoulder is now bothering him, and he’ll be shutdown for a week to ten days. The Reds are fortunate...
3/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto injured, two pitchers may benefit: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (biceps) will have his right biceps injury examined Monday, March 21, in Cincinnati, and it is...[+] unknown what the severity of the injury is or how the team will respond. MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports SP's Travis Wood and Mike Leake will likely go north with the team now that Cueto may miss the start of the season, but it is not known yet what their roles will be.
3/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto fine: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm, biceps) threw this week and is scheduled to start in a split-squad game Saturday, March...[+] 19, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. 'He's fine,' Baker said. 'It's a thing where it seems like everyone wants it to be more serious than it is. It's not. You're going to have guys get sore at Spring Training.'
3/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to throw Wednesday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm, biceps) played catch Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15, and is scheduled to throw...[+] a side session Wednesday, March 16, according to MLB.com's John Schlegel.
3/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto cleared to throw: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm, biceps) has been cleared to resume throwing and expects to make his next scheduled...[+] start, reports John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer. 'It's better,' said Cueto. 'I'm OK.'
3/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to be re-examined Monday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm, biceps) will be shut down for the next two days because of stiffness in his right forearm...[+] and biceps, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer. He will be re-examined Monday, March 14.
3/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto leaves start Friday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (forearm) left his start after two innings Friday, March 11, due to tightness in his right forearm,...[+] according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay. Cueto felt the tightness while throwing his breaking pitches but said he is fine.
3/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto's injury not serious: Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto's (forearm) forearm tightness is not believed to be serious, according...[+] to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Cueto will be examined Saturday, March 12. 'He has some tightness in his mid-forearm,' head trainer Paul Lessard said. 'It's not his elbow, which we were happy about. He just felt like he couldn't loosen up when he was pitching. We said instead of keeping to send him out there, why not just sit him down so it doesn't turn into anything.'
3/3The Daily Catch: NL Central Preview: This segment is going to just give some news and notes, previewing each division. Let’s start it off with the NL Central: Cincinnati...
3/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto happy with first outing: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto gave up two earned runs and two hits with no walks, one strikeout and two hit batters in three...[+] innings Tuesday, March 1, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. 'I am very happy with my first outing,' Cueto said. 'I had pretty good location and was able to do what I wanted with my pitches.'
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto, Mike Leake scheduled for Tuesday: Cincinnati Reds SP Mike Leake is scheduled to start in the team's split-squad road game Tuesday, March 1, against the Oakland...[+] Athletics, reports Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com. SP Johnny Cueto will start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the other split-squad game.
2/22The Daily Catch: NL Central Preview: This segment is going to just give some news and notes, previewing each division. Let’s start it off with the NL Central: Cincinnati...
2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Edinson Volquez will start opener: Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez will start the season opener for the team, followed by SP Bronson Arroyo and SP Johnny Cueto,...[+] The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports.
2/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Three pitchers set for starting: Cincinnati Reds SPs Bronson Arroyo, Edinson Volquez and Johnny Cueto are in the rotation to start 2011, according to The Cincinnati...[+] Enquirer's John Fay. SPs Homer Bailey, Travis Wood and Mike Leake will compete for the last two spots. 'It's pretty much between them,' Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. 'We'll also get Sam LeCure and Matt Maloney ready to give us some depth.'
2/7Pitchers Hit Eighth: FUNdraising Ideas: With the Cardinals facing the prospect of giving a substantial pay raise to arguably the best player in baseball, I thought I’d...
1/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto contract update: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto will make $3.4 million this year, $5.4 million in 2012, $7.4 million in 2013 and $10 million in...[+] 2014, according to The Associated Press' Joe Kay. Cueto has a $10 million option for the 2015 season with an $800,000 buyout.
1/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Finalize deal with Johnny Cueto: The Cincinnati Reds finalized their four-year, $27 million contract extension with SP Johnny Cueto Wednesday, Jan. 27, according...[+] to The Associated Press' Joe Kay.
1/25Blog Red Machine: Laying the Foundation: In light of Steve’s great pieces highlighting the top 2011 Reds prospects, I thought I would take a look at the Reds organizational...
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Avoid arbitration with Johnny Cueto: The Cincinnati Reds avoided arbitration with SP Johnny Cueto Thursday, Jan. 20, by agreeing to a four-year, $27 million deal,...[+] according to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Exchange arbitration figures with Edinson Volquez, Johnny Cueto: The Cincinnati Reds exchanged arbitration figures with SPs Edinson Volquez and Johnny Cueto Tuesday, Jan. 18, MLB.com's Anthony...[+] Castrovince reports. Volquez is asking for $2 million, while the Reds countered with $1.3 million. Cueto is asking for $3.9 million, with the Reds countering with $3 million.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Edinson Volquez, Johnny Cueto exchange arbitration figures with team: Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez and SP Johnny Cueto have exchanged desired salaries for arbitration with the team, according...[+] to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. Volquez filed for $2 million while the team filed $1.3 million. Cueto filed at $3.9 million and the Reds countered at $3 million.
1/18Blog Red Machine: More To Come…: Coming from Mr. Jocketty via Mark Sheldon, the Reds are currently working to try to give our remaining arbitration eligible players...
12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | No talks with Johnny Cueto: Cincinnati Reds assistant general manager Bob Miller said there have been no talks with SP Johnny Cueto about a long-term contract,...[+] The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports.
12/13Blog Red Machine: Roster Logjam?: Got to thinking earlier today. A legit thought, too.
I know it’s only mid December, but what could the 2011 roster look...
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Discussing extension with Johnny Cueto: The Cincinnati Reds have had preliminary talks with SP Johnny Cueto on a long-term contract extension, according to MLB.com's...[+] Alden Gonzalez.
12/12Blog Red Machine: A New Direction?: Bronson Arroyo, 3 years, $35 million
Jay Bruce, 6 years, $51 million
Joey Votto and Johnny Cueto should be next if all goes...
12/11Blog Red Machine: Bronson’s Bucks: When word came down that the Cincinnati Reds had agreed on a new contract with Bronson Arroyo (3 years, $35 million), the news,...
10/11Caught Looking: Sunday recap: Game 4: Rays 5, Rangers 2 Well it looks like this series will live up to the hype as the Rays won their second straight game on...
10/10Baseball Musings: Four in the Books: The Phillies lead the Reds 1-0 after four innings, with the two starting pitchers dominating. Cole Hamels is in control with three...
10/10Baseball Musings: Playoffs Today: The Rangers get their second chance to clinch at home today as they send Tommy Hunter against the Rays and Wade Davis. Davis played...
10/6Obstructed View: NLDS: Reds vs Phillies: This series will start at roughly 4pm CT today in Philly. First, the head-to-head comparisons:
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10/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | First three postseason starters announced: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker has decided to use SPs Edinson Volquez, Bronson Arroyo and Johnny Cueto in the first three...[+] game of the NLDS, according to The Associated Press. SPs Travis Wood and Homer Bailey will be available out of the bullpen but could move into the rotation later in the postseason. Baker decided against including Wood in the rotation because he is a rookie.
9/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto loses Wednesday start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (12-7) gave up one earned run in seven innings Wednesday, Sept. 29, in a 2-0 loss to the Houston...[+] Astros, according to Joe Kay, of The Associated Press.
9/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto has shortest outing of season: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (12-6) gave up eight runs in the first inning Wednesday, Sept. 22, against the Milwaukee Brewers,...[+] and he was gone after 1 1/3 innings. According to Colin Fly, of The Associated Press, it was Cueto's shortest start of the year.
9/19Baseball Musings: LaRue DoneJason LaRue will retire due to the concussion he received from Johnny Cueto. I hope Cueto fells some remorse about this.
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9/18MLBTradeRumors: Jason LaRue Retires: It wasn't the way he wanted to go out, but Jason LaRue tells Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he has played his...
9/17Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Dan Haren and the Angles try to stop the Rays juggernaut as they face Wade Davis in Tampa. Haren has yet to allow a home run September,...
9/14Baseball Musings: Swinging the Alphabet: In honor of Dillon Gee‘s second great start, the all-alphabet team: Tommy Agee Fred Beebe Larry See Dee Brown Harry Eells...
9/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto strikes out seven in no-decision: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto had seven strikeouts and two walks Sunday, Sept. 12, according to The Associated Press, but he...[+] did not pick up the decision as the Reds lost 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the last inning.
9/12Baseball Musings: Ohio River Duel: Brian Burres and Johnny Cueto battled for seven innings in Cincinnati, Cueto holding the Pirates scoreless while Burres gave up...
9/7El Maquino: Lohse v. NL HR Leaders…: Tonight, the Cards take on the Brewers (63-74), who have recently been passed by the Astros for 3rd in the NLC. Tyler Greene starts...
9/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto questionable: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto didn't make his plane Sunday, Sept. 5, and is questionable to make his start Tuesday, Sept. 7,...[+] The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports. SP Matt Maloney is an option if Cueto doesn't start.
9/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to start Tuesday: Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (personal) is tending to a family emergency in the Dominican Republic,...[+] according to The Associated Press. He is expected to rejoin the team in time for his next start against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, Sept. 7. Manager Dusty Baker said Cueto would run and throw while he was away from the team.
9/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto leaving team: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (personal) will be leaving the team due to a 'serious family issue,' according to the St. Louis...[+] Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss.
9/2Bus League Baseball: Now Pitching For…: It’s September, which means prospects galore are being called up to The Show. Rather than bombard our loyal readers with...
9/1Baseball Musings: A Win for Aroldis: Johnny Cueto pitched six strong innings, allowing the Brewers one run. The Reds didn’t score, however, until after Aroldis...
News -- August 2010
8/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto lined up for Cards: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto is aligned to face the St. Louis Cardinals in their next series in early September, The Cincinnati...[+] Enquirer's John Fay reports. Manager Dusty Baker said he doesn't know yet if he'll have Cueto start against them after his role in the melee during their last series.
8/24Baseball Musings: Evil Player: The Evil Player program selected Johnny Cueto as Tuesday’s evil player. When a pitcher uses someone’s head as a soccer...
8/22El Maquino: Take That, Ya Jerk!: Johnny Cueto, the jerk that kicked Jason LaRue with his spikes and ended his season, made his first appearance since getting blasted...
8/19El Maquino: Cueto Ends JLR’s Season: Johnny Cueto is a scumbag. When he resulted to kicking Jason LaRue in last Tuesday’s fight, he landed him on the 60-Day. ...
8/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto not appealing suspension: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto will not appeal his seven-game suspension for his role in a bench-clearing brawl against the St....[+] Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Aug. 10, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon and Alden Gonzalez. Cueto will miss his start Sunday, Aug. 15.
8/12El Maquino: How to Retain First Place: Now that the Cards are in 1st, these are the conditions they will have to retain their lead in. CARDS SCHEDULE UNTIL NEXT CARDS-REDS...
8/12El Maquino: Fine$ Are In: MLB reviewed the Cards-Reds brawl and handed down punishments: Johnny Cueto (REDS): Suspended 1 week (as of today). So, he...
8/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto suspended seven games: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto has been suspended seven games for aggressive actions during a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals...[+] Tuesday, Aug. 10, reports ESPN.
8/11PaulLebowitz.com: 45 Men: The line goes around the block: 25 players in Cardinals uniforms wanted to brutally beat Reds 2nd baseman Brandon Phillips....
8/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto could face suspension: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto was seen kicking players with his spikes in a bench-clearing altercation against the St. Louis...[+] Cardinals and could face a suspension Tuesday, Aug. 10, The Associated Press reports.
8/10El Maquino: Jaime’s Glass Ceiling: Tonight, Jaime Garcia will try to tie the Cards up with the Reds. Looking at his game log, we can be almost certain that: >...
8/9MLBTradeRumors: The Reds' 2011 Rotation: The Reds have an abundance of major league starters under team control in 2011. Mike Leake, Homer Bailey and Travis Wood are not...
8/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto dominates Wednesday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates for six innings to get the win Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to...[+] The Associated Press. Nine of his 31 career victories have come against the Pirates. Cueto is 3-0 against the Pirates this year and is 5-0 in his last seven starts.
8/4Baseball Musings: McCutchen Clubs: Andrew McCutchen leads off the Pirates offense with a home run against Johnny Cueto to give Pittsburgh an early 1-0 lead. All...
8/3B-R Blog: Jeremy **** strong debut: Last night, Jeremey **** made a strong major-league debut for the Rays, allowing just 3 hits over 7 innings. That doesn't happen...
7/31Baseball Press: The 606 - July 31, 2010:
Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most
intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
7/30Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Roy Oswalt gets a fairly easy first start for the Phillies as he takes on Craig Stammen and the Nationals in Washington. Roy comes...
7/30Baseball Press: The 606 - July 30, 2010:
Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most
intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
7/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto earns win Saturday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (10-2) allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings against the Houston Astros Saturday, July...[+] 24, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out six.
7/24Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Yankees play at 1:05 EDT, hosting the Royals and Kyle Davies. Kyle allowed Alex Rodriguez‘s 500th home run, and may...
7/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto solid again: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed two runs on four hits and four walk while fanning four in six innings to beat the Washington...[+] Nationals Monday, July 19, The Associated Press reports. He has a 1.16 ERA in his last six starts.
7/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto not getting bullpen support: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto has had his bullpen blow five leads this season, which is the most in the majors, The Associated...[+] Press reports.
7/19Baseball Musings: Oh Those Base on Balls: J.D. Martin walked five batters in his first 40 1/3 innings this season, but he walked three in the second inning, and Drew Stubbs...
7/19Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Yankees have a day off after a four day All-Star break. I find that odd. I’m going into grumpy old man mode for a minute....
7/13Baseball Musings: NL Central Race: The NL Central is down to a two team race at the All-Star break, with the Cincinnati Reds leading the St. Louis Cardinals by one...
7/10El Maquino: Top 5′s: Cards 11, Reds 10: With the Cards within 2 games of 1st, I decided to test just how good the Reds really are. With both teams combined, these...
7/8Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: There’s an afternoon treat in Colorado as Chris Carpenter and the Cardinals contend against Ublado Jimenez. Carpenter is...
7/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto pitches five innings Saturday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto pitched five scoreless innings Saturday, July 3, but allowed seven hits and walked five innings...[+] during his outing, reports The Associated Press.
7/3Baseball Musings: Wells pitching Well: Randy Wells has not allowed a hit through five innings against the Cincinnati Reds. He’s walked one batter. Johnny Cueto...
6/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto wins eighth game of year Monday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto improved to 8-2 on the season after allowing one run through eight innings against the Philadelphia...[+] Phillies Monday, June 28, reports The Associated Press. Cueto gave up six hits and walked two, but he did not strike out any batters in the game.
6/28Baseball Musings: No K Cueto: Johnny Cueto does not strike out a batter, but holds the Phillies to one run over eight innings as the Reds take a 7-3 victory....
6/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto impresses Wednesday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto pitched shutout baseball into the eighth inning to beat the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, June...[+] 23, according to The Associated Press. He gave up seven hits, struck out four and walked two in seven-plus innings.
6/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Mike Leake pushed back: Cincinnati Reds SP Mike Leake will be pushed back two extra days and start against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, June 29,...[+] according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. SP Aaron Harang will now start Friday, June 25, SP Sam LeCure will go Saturday, June 26, SP Bronson Arroyo will get the start Sunday, June 27, and SP Johnny Cueto will start Monday, June 28. The team is hoping Leake will finish the season around 170 innings.
6/20B-R Blog: Strasburg’s strikeouts: Stephen Strasburg is the first player within the Play Index box score years (1920-1939, 1952-present) to start his career with...
6/19Baseball Press: The 606 - June 19, 2010:
Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most
intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
6/18Baseball Press: The 606 - June 18, 2010:
Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most
intriguing pitching matchup of the day, with a final prediction of the...
6/13B-R Blog: Drew Storen, National hero: Stephen Strasburg just got a huge boost from Drew Storen, who relieved Strasburg with the bases loaded and registered two outs...
6/12Baseball Press: The 606 - June 12, 2010:
Brian Bannister goes for his sixth straight win Saturday in Cincy. (AP)
Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most...
6/7Baseball Press: The 606 - June 7, 2010:
Barry Zito and Johnny Cueto square off in Cincinnati (AP)
Baseball Press presents "The 606", a look at the most
intriguing...
6/7Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Carlos Silva attempts to go 8-0 on the season as the Cubs and Pirates play an early afternoon makeup game in Pittsburgh. Dana...
6/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto lit up Tuesday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto surrendered eight runs and 10 hits in five-plus innings for a no-decision against the St. Louis...[+] Cardinals Tuesday, June 1, according to The Associated Press. He did not strike out a single hitter for the first time in 72 career starts. Cueto struck out 37 hitters in 34 innings in May.
6/2Fungoes.net: Recap: Reds 9, Cardinals 8: With the exception of the hitters, neither the Reds nor the Cardinals seemed all that interested in winning Tuesday’s match....
6/1Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Two of the hottest teams in the American League clash in Boston as the Athletics visit the Red Sox. Gio Gonzalez takes the hill...
News -- May 2010
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto shows no signs of blister Thursday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (5-1) won his fourth straight start Thursday, May 27, according to The Associated Press, as the...[+] Reds topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2. Cueto, who was forced out of his last start due to a blister, gave up three hits and struck out a season-high nine during six shutout innings.
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to throw Tuesday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (finger) will throw on the side Tuesday, May 25, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay....[+] The team is expecting Cueto to make his next start Thursday, May 27.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto unlikely to miss next start: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (finger) is unlikely to miss his next start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, May 27, after...[+] developing a blister on his right index finger during his last start, according to MLB.com's Bailey Stephens.
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto earns win Saturday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (finger) allowed two runs on four hits over six innings in a victory over the Cleveland Indians...[+] Saturday, May 22, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out five, improving to 4-1 on the season. Cueto left the game because of a blistered finger.
5/22Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Few games are going to be on Extra Innings tonight as Fox moves the Yankees and Mets into prime time, wiping out the rest of that...
5/22Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Few games are going to be on Extra Innings tonight as Fox moves the Yankees and Mets into prime time, wiping out the rest of that...
5/22Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – May 22: Edwin Encarnacion suddenly put his name back in the hat for guys to consider grabbing and keeping, with his 3-homer game yesterday...
5/17Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Red Sox trail the Yankees by 5 1/2 games in the wild card race as they meet in New York for two-game series. Daisuke Matsuzaka...
5/12Baseball Musings: Pirates Bats Silent: For the second game in a row, a Reds pitcher throws a shutout against the Pirates. Johnny Cueto held Pittsburgh to just one...
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto's one-hitter dominates Pittsburgh Tuesday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto pitched a one-hitter for his first major league complete game Tuesday, May 11, allowing only a...[+] third-inning single to Pittsburgh Pirates SS Ronny Cedeno that went off Reds SS Paul Janish's glove. The Associated Press reported the Reds beat the Pirates 9-0 for their fourth consecutive win.
5/11B-R Blog: Johnny’s Gem: Johnny Cueto pitched a gem of a game tonight for Cincinnati. Cueto shut down the Pirates, allowing only 1 hit and a hit batsman,...
5/11MLBTradeRumors: If The Reds Become Buyers: There's been plenty of talk about the Reds becoming sellers later this year, potentially shedding the salaries of Aaron Harang,...
5/8B-R Blog: Bibbidi Bobbidi BAbip: Batting Average on balls put into play (BAbip) is a pitcher's batting average allowed on batted balls ending a plate appearance...
5/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto earns win Friday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits over five innings Friday, April 30, in a victory against the...[+] St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out three.
News -- April 2010
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto to get extra day of rest: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (side) will get an extra day between starts because of soreness in his side, according to The...[+] Associated Press.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Johnny Cueto suffers loss Saturday: Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto (0-1) allowed five runs on seven hits over six innings in a loss to the San Diego Padres Saturday,...[+] April 24, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five.