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On YouTubeLos Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 29
Surprise Angels Pitcher Predicted to Get Cy Young Recognition in 2025
The Los Angeles Angels kicked off the season with a disappointing 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball's worst team. Ace Yusei Kikuchi gave up three runs in six innings against the Chicago lineup, and the offense failed to help out the southpaw as it managed just five hits and one run.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 28
Angels Manager Not Concerned Yet After Dreadful Offense vs MLB's Worst Team
The Los Angeles Angels were set up for success on Opening Day as the team faced off with the worst team in Major League Baseball from a year ago, the Chicago White Sox.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / March 27
Chicago White Sox: One key to winning against the Los Angeles Angels
Baseball is finally back, and the Chicago White Sox will take the field to hopefully add at least ten wins to their season total this year. The White Sox will take on Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels, with Sean Burke taking the mound for the Sox, while the Angels will throw Yusei Kikuchi for game one.
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Los Angeles Angels News / LWOSports.com / March 21
2025 Los Angeles Angels O/U Win Total: Angels Will Hit the Under
According to FanDuel, the Los Angeles Angels have a win total projection of 71.5 in the betting market. The team out west will hit the under-win total this season.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 9
Angels Predicted to Finish Last in AL West Yet Again in 2025 by Insider
From the blockbuster signing of left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the surprise one year-deal with closer Kenley Jansen, the Los Angeles Angels added a number of players this offseason.
Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / February 21
Yusei Kikuchi ‘Honored’ To Be Named Opening Day Starter
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.
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.
Los Angeles Angels News / Last Word On Sports / February 20
New Face Gets the Call for Angels Opening Day Start
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington has named left-hander Yusei Kikuchi the team’s Opening Day starter for their March 27 matchup against the Chicago White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 4
Yusei Kikuchi Makes Major Announcement Ahead of First Season With Angels
Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is giving fans an inside look into his daily life on and off the baseball field. The 33-year-old kicked off the new year with an announcement that he started his own YouTube channel.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 4
Angels Gave Yusei Kikuchi Insane Perks in $63 Million Contract
The busiest team in baseball this winter recently signed veteran left-handed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63.675 million contract. However, the details of the deal aren't as cut-and-dry as one might think.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 2
Baltimore Orioles Reportedly Had Interest in Former Blue Jays, Mariners Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi
Last week, left-hander Yusei Kikuchi signed a three-year deal worth $63 million with the Los Angeles Angels. However, before he made that commitment, the Baltimore Orioles allegedly had interest in his services.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 1
Yusei Kikuchi Sends Message to Angels Fans After Big Signing
The Los Angeles Angels officially signed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $69 million deal on Wednesday. The deal is the largest the Angels have extended to a player in free agency since Perry Minasian became the general manager of the team in 2020.
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 / Bluejaysnation / November 24
Former Blue Jay Yusei Kikuchi finished ninth in American League Cy Young voting
A member of the 2024 Blue Jays received Cy Young voting. Last Wednesday, the Cy Young Awards were announced and former Blue Jay Yusei Kikuchi finished ninth in voting, earning a fifth-place vote.
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
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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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