Yusei Kikuchi threw the most first-pitch strikes (65%) in his time in MLB, helping him post the most strikeouts (205) of his career. Unfortunately, his WHIP continues to be a liability, and he's had an ERA under 4.

Angels manager Ron Washington didn’t have to think too long when deciding his Opening Day starter. Washington said it was an easy call to give that honor to veteran lefty Yusei Kikuchi, who will take

For the third consecutive season, the Los Angeles Angels have a new Opening Day starter. Marquee free agent signing Yusei Kikuchi has been named the starter for March 27th’s opener against the Chicago White Sox.

Despite undergoing shoulder surgery over the offseason, it appears it is much the same Shohei Ohtani that won an NL MVP award in 2024 that has turned up for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Spring Training ca

Spring training is underway and Major League Baseball's 2025 regular season is fast approaching. As such, it is never too early to keep tabs on each team's Opening Day starter. These announcements come in throughout spring training and sometimes before camp even opens.

The Los Angeles Angels have their 2025 Opening Day starting pitcher. According to Sam Blum of The Athletic, Angels manager Ron Washington announced Yusei Kikuchi as the Opening Day starter, calling it an “obvious” decision.

All it took was one swing for Shohei Ohtani to quell any early concerns about his surgically repaired left shoulder. Making his highly anticipated Cactus League debut on Friday against his former team in an eventual 6-5 Dodgers win,

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

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

Shohei Ohtani is back. And maybe better than ever. The MVP wasted no time in his first spring training game, homering in his first at-bat.