Yusei Kikuchi: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 7

Weird A’s-Dominant Series Continues With 17-4 Drubbing

Turns out that if the other team can’t field or pitch you can score lots of runs and win easily. For 7 innings the A’s dominated the normal way, and then for the last 2 innings a position player lobbed pitches 10 feet in arc, serving up 12 hits and 8 runs.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 6

J.T. Ginn, Yusei Kikuchi look to end skids as A's face Angels

Two starting pitchers looking to snap long winless streaks take the mound Saturday night when the Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 1

Angels Made Change to Yusei Kikuchi That Immediately Backfired With Worst Start of Season

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi revealed he had been trying a new pitch grip during his last start, which may have affected his performance.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 24

Angels' Yusei Kikuchi Made Key Change to Pitch Mix That Paid Instant Dividends

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi bounced back from a poor start against the Athletics with a seven-inning outing against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / August 21

Rengifo’s Late RBI Lifts Angels Past Reds 2-1 Behind Kikuchi’s Strong Start

Luis Rengifo came through with a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, backing a strong outing from Yusei Kikuchi as the Los Angeles Angels edged the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / August 21

Yusei Kikuchi, Angels snap lengthy skid vs. Reds

Luis Rengifo drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and Yusei Kikuchi allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings as the Los Angeles Angels snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Cincinnati Reds with a 2-1 on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 20

Angels Pitcher Goes to Unlikely Source for Help

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has been tapping into different resources for development as he seeks improvement. Kikuchi talked with the Angels' hitters and hitting coach, according to a new report from Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / August 5

Yusei Kikuchi, Angels extend Rays' road woes

Jo Adell hit a two-run homer and Yusei Kikuchi allowed one run on four hits over six innings, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Astros' Cristian Javier takes big step in injury recovery

Right-hander Cristian Javier took a big step towards returning to the Astros rotation today when he began a rehab assignment, as relayed by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 11

Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi Replaced by Rays Pitcher on AL All-Star Team

Major League Baseball announced Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen has replaced Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on the American All-Star team's active roster for the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.

Athletics News / Angels Nation / July 10

2025 MLB All-Star Game: Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi Named To American League Roster

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has been selected for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game as part of the American League roster. This marks Kikuchi’s second selection and first in his first season with the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / June 28

Kikuchi Fans 12 as Angels Sweep Red Sox with 5-2 Victory

Yusei Kikuchi struck out a season-high 12 batters over seven strong innings. At the same time, Jo Adell and Travis d’Arnaud each delivered solo home runs and RBI singles to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26

Angels use pitching gem, home runs to sweep Red Sox

After entering the season with little expectations, the Los Angeles Angels are still hanging around in late June.

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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.

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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.

Executives reportedly view one club as a 'clear-cut favorite' to sign Juan Soto

Rays facing a ridiculous schedule in 2025 due to stadium issues

Schedule changes show Tampa Bay's situation worse than MLB hoped

Phillies are reportedly interested in a pair of major free agents

Orioles hire ex-catcher as bench coach

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 / Yardbarker / September 1, 2024