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On YouTubeLos Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 11
Angels $63 Million All-Star Reveals Why He's So Much Better at Angel Stadium
The Los Angeles Angels' starting pitching has been inconsistent this season, but one veteran arm is finding success at Angel Stadium. Yusei Kikuchi was the team's biggest offseason acquisition.
Athletics News / Angels Nation / June 11
Kikuchi Shines Into the 8th, Adell Powers Angels Past A’s 7-4 Despite Clarke’s Stunning Grab
Yusei Kikuchi flirted with a shutout deep into the eighth inning, and Jo Adell homered and drove in three runs as the Los Angeles Angels topped the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Monday night.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 10
Yusei Kikuchi dominant as Angels continue mastery over A's
Yusei Kikuchi allowed one hit over 7 1/3 shutout innings and Joey Adell homered and had three RBIs as the Los Angeles Angels recorded a 7-4 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at Anaheim, Calif.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 25
Angels' Yusei Kikuchi Details Hilarious Exchange With Manager Ron Washington
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington spoke with starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi during a mound visit in the top of the sixth inning Friday, though Kikuchi didn't quite understand him.
Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / May 24
Yusei Kikuchi handles Marlins as Angels win 8th straight
Yusei Kikuchi pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Taylor Ward and Jorge Soler each homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., for their eighth victory in a row.
MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 19
Angels Oozing With Confidence After Sweeping 'Best Team in Baseball' Dodgers
The Los Angeles Angels completed their first three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2010, and players are moving forward with a positive outlook following a difficult start to the season.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 19
Angels Notes: Halos Make Roster Move, Yusei Kikuchi Injury, Angels Sweep Dodgers
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-4, to not only sweep the defending champions, but also did so in a three-game set for the first time in 15 years.
Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Angels Make Yusei Kikuchi Announcement After Leaving Dodgers Game
The Los Angeles Angels are looking for a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon. Taking the first two games of the freeway series, the Angels improved to 19-25 as they look to climb the AL West standings.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 11
Angels' $63 Million All-Star Finally Feels Like Himself After Slow Start
Throughout his time in the majors, Yusei Kikuchi has proven to be a solid starter. This success led to the Los Angeles Angels signing him to a three-year, $63 million deal over the off-season, and he seems to be finally delivering results for the team.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 7
Report: Yusei Kikuchi confirms the Blue Jays did not offer him a contract this past winter
The Toronto Blue Jays are in Los Angeles to face the Angels, and tonight, they face a familiar name on the mound in Yusei Kikuchi. The Japanese southpaw spent 2.5 years with the Jays after signing a three-year, $36 million pact before the 2022 season.
Los Angeles Angels News / Bluejaysnation / February 20
Angels name former Blue Jay Yusei Kikuchi as 2025 Opening Day starter
It’s Yusei Kikuchi’s time to shine. Coming off a career year, which he split between the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros last season, the 33-year-old entered free agency and ultimately landed with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63-million contract.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 28
Angels GM addresses team's rotation after signing Yusei Kikuchi
With the Angels’ recent signing of left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year deal now officially announced, GM Perry Minasian spoke on Wednesday to reporters about the club’s 2025 rotation and their plans for the rest of the winter.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 26
Houston Astros Predicted To Replace Yusei Kikuchi With New York Mets Starter
After trading a massive haul for Yusei Kikuchi at the deadline, the hope was for the Houston Astros to re-sign him in free agency. But, Kikuchi pitched better than ever in the second half for the Astros, and he became a hot name on the market.
Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25
Angels sign former All-Star pitcher
The Los Angeles Angels have added another notable veteran to their roster. Free-agent starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a $3-year, $63 million deal with the Angels on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 25
Yusei Kikuchi Agrees to 3-Year, $63M Deal with Angels
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that left-hander Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / November 25
Yusei Kikuchi contract is not great news for the Braves
After several weeks of nearly dead silence, the first significant domino fell in the starting pitcher market, with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi agreeing to a three-year $63 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 25
Aggressive Angels land LHP Yusei Kikuchi on $63M pact
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, according to multiple reports Monday. Kikuchi, 33, started 32 games with a record of 9-10 last season between the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 25
Former Blue Jay Yusei Kikuchi signs a three-year deal with the Angels
The first major signing this off-season happened Monday morning involving a former Toronto Blue Jay. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, former Blue Jay starter Yusei Kikuchi signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25
Angels sign one-time All-Star starting pitcher to three-year deal
The Angels have been the most aggressive team in baseball during the first month of the offseason, and they continued that pattern by inking a one-time All-Star.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 9
Houston Astros Free Agent Lands Contract Team Must Avoid Giving in MLB Offseason
The Houston Astros have likely already made their decision on left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. According to recent reports, it isn't expected that the Astros will bring him back next season.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 3
Free Agent Profile: Without a left-handed pitcher in the rotation, a reunion with Yusei Kikuchi makes sense for the Blue Jays
Wouldn’t it be funny if the Toronto Blue Jays re-signed Yusei Kikuchi? The Blue Jays signed Kikuchi before the beginning of the 2022 season. After a dismal
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 26
Houston Astros Yusei Kikuchi Replacement Predicted To Land Massive Contract
Injuries for much of the campaign derailed the Houston Astros rotation. With multiple pending free agents, including left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, the Astros could face a potential problem in 2025 if things went how they did last season.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 1
Astros starter vindicating club's trade with big turnaround
The Houston Astros traded for starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi hoping his numbers would improve. They have and then some.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 9
This Adjustment Has Yusei Kikuchi Dealing with Houston Astros
When it was announced that the Houston Astros had acquired Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays, many people panned the deal. The Astros surrendered three quality prospects in the swap, which was considered a massive overpay.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Who has the edge in AL West, Astros or Mariners?
Much like the AL East race between the Yankees and Orioles, the West race could be a wild ride that may be decided on the final day of the regular season.
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