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Johnny Cueto Finally Validates Big Investment in Pitching Royals into the ALCS

Better late than never, as the saying goes. And certainly, this is doubly true when "late" is somehow the same thing as "right on time."

Just ask Johnny Cueto.

Keys That Will Decide Rangers vs. Blue Jays, Astros vs. Royals ALDS Game 5s

The do-or-die, win-or-go-home sporting event is the pinnacle of athletic drama.

It creates undeniable excitement before kickoff, tipoff, the puck drop and first pitch. Pins, needles, sweaty palms and butterflies are all in play when one game defines an entire season.

On Wednesday, Major League Baseball gives us two such contests.

MLB Playoff Predictions: 1 Player Who Will Determine Outcome for Each Team

Normally, one player stands out as the undisputed key to a team's championship run.

Last year, Madison Bumgarner stepped up and helped lead the San Francisco Giants to a third World Series title in five years.

Before that, David Ortiz launched a monster shot off Joaquin Benoit to help the Boston Red Sox gain momentum, surge past the Detroit Tigers and eventually win a championship.

Can someone put together a similar performance in 2015 and live in postseason lore forever?

Let's take a look at a critical player for each playoff team.

Kansas City Royals' World Series Hopes Rest on Johnny Cueto

A strong starting rotation is normally a necessity for any team with hopes of winning the World Series. Just ask the San Francisco Giants, who rode Madison Bumgarner to the 2014 World Series championship.

Cueto Becomes 1st Pitcher Since 2009 to Throw Shutout in Both Leagues

Kansas City Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto made the most of his home debut on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the first pitcher since Cliff Lee in 2009 to record shutouts for teams in both leagues in the same season, per MLB Stat of the Day.

MLB Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Johnny Cueto, James Shields and More

The addition of a second wild-card slot has had a huge effect on the MLB trade deadline the past three seasons.  With so many teams on the fringes of contention, teams that have actually chosen to auction off assets have enjoyed a thriving seller's market due to the scarcity of real impact.

Johnny Cueto's Dominant Shutout Sends Message to All-Star Voters, Trade Suitors

If there were any doubts that Johnny Cueto is one of the best pitchers in the

Reds' Johnny Cueto Adds Some Swag to His Pitching Motion, Shimmies During Windup


Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto is the man.

The long-haired hurler went the distance against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, allowing just two hits and racking up 11 strikeouts in a 5-0 shutout.

Ranking Cincinnati Reds' Best All-Star Game Candidates

The Cincinnati Reds' season hasn't quite gone the way the team and fans had hoped, but even despite having a losing record, the 2015 MLB All-Star Game hosts have several players who have made a strong bid to play in the Midsummer Classic.

No Cincinnati position player is in line to start this year's All-Star Game. However, that doesn't mean that there isn't a deserving candidate, like third baseman Todd Frazier.

Johnny Cueto Splash Is Missing Piece to Yankees' Playoff Run

If you've ever wondered what Johnny Cueto would look like in pinstripes, you're not alone.

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Best of the American League
Tampa Bay
19%
Boston
19%
Chicago
7%
Minnesota
10%
Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

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