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

Angels manager Ron Washington didn’t have to think too long when deciding his Opening Day starter. Washington said it was an ...

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 ...

The Los Angeles Angels have not been the talk of the town for more than two decades. But once upon a time, the Halos shocked ...

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 ...

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

Spring training camps are open and the top free agents are trying on new jerseys and shaking hands of new teammates. Alex Bregman finally agreed to a new deal on Feb. 12, landing a three-year deal ...

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 ...