Yusei Kikuchi was added by the Los Angeles Angels this offseason on a three-year, $63 million contract in November.

Last year he threw 177 ⅔ innings with an MLB-leading 2.38 ERA ... AL Central-rival Guardians on Opening Day. You don't give Kikuchi three years and $63 million and then not start him on Opening ...

Yusei Kikuchi threw the most first-pitch strikes (65%) in his time in MLB, helping him post the most strikeouts (205) of his ...

Athlon Sports dissects everything you need to know about the club ahead of the upcoming Major League Baseball season.

Left-handers Jesus Luzardo and Yusei Kikuchi made their first appearances for their respective squads on the 28th. Meanwhile, in Tampa, Gerrit Cole got off to a strong start and changed up his ...

They brought back rotation rock Nathan Eovaldi thanks to a $75 million guarantee, traded for corner slugger Jake Burger and ...

Marquee free agent signing Yusei Kikuchi has been named the starter for ... He spoke about the Angels’ decision, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com: “I’m very happy and honored ...

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Excitement for the 2025 MLB regular season is growing by the day. Fans will get their first taste of regular season baseball ...

Ohtani worked a full count against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi before driving a fastball to the opposite field.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi speaks in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2025, after being named the team's Opening Day starter. (Kyodo) TEMPE, Arizona (Kyodo) -- Japanese left-hander Yusei ...