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.
It’s Yusei Kikuchi’s time to shine ... the 33-year-old entered free agency and ultimately landed with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63-million contract. He was handsomely rewarded ...
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 ...
Yusei Kikuchi was added by the Los Angeles Angels this offseason on a three-year, $63 million contract in November.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani kicked off his Spring Training with a home run in his first at-bat against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.
Trout will bat third and play right field against Chicago, and left-hander Reid Detmers will start on the mound in that game. This decision by the Angels means the next possible Trout-Ohtani matchup will come on March 5 when these two teams play a spring training contest at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.