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Clement leads Blue Jays against the Angels after 5-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Angels after Ernie Clement's five-hit game on Saturday

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Angels, aim to continue home win streak

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles Angels

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Latest explanation of Yusei Kikuchi's injury does not inspire any confidence at all Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is avoiding surgery for now, but the plan shouldn't inspire much confidence.

1 DAY AGO • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Blue Jays come into matchup with the Angels on losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays look to stop their four-game losing streak when they play the Los Angeles Angels

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Angels and White Sox meet, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Angels' Yusei Kikuchi to miss time due to shoulder injury | Sporting News The Angels have an initial timeline on the shoulder injury for Yusei Kikuchi.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shut down multiple weeks Kikuchi (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing for 3-to-4 weeks, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The fact that the 34-year-old southpaw doesn't seem to need surgery makes it more likely that he returns before the end of the season, but it could still be a while before he appears on a big-league mound. The Angels plan to build Kikuchi up as a starter once he's cleared to begin a throwing program, and they may have a better picture of his return timeline once he progresses to that point.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could be out several months Kikuchi (shoulder) could be sidelined for "several months, if not the whole season," Mike DiGiovanna of the "Halo Territory" podcast reports.

Impact Kikuchi was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left shoulder inflammation, but his MRI is still being evaluated and DiGiovanna is hearing it might be a long-term injury. The Angels should offer more clarity on Kikuchi's timetable this week. Sam Aldegheri is drawing the start Tuesday against the White Sox in Kikuchi's place.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

White Sox take on the Angels after Benintendi's 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox play the Los Angeles Angels after Andrew Benintendi had four hits on Monday in a 6-0 win over the Angels

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Angels could turn to exciting young arm after Yusei Kikuchi injury setback The Los Angeles Angels will be without Yusei Kikuchi for the foreseeable future. Who should take his spot in the starting rotation?

6 DAYS AGO • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Angels place lefty Yusei Kikuchi on injured list with shoulder inflammation

The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out with shoulder inflammation The Angels placed Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 30, due to left shoulder inflammation.

Impact The left-hander departed his last start Wednesday against the White Sox due to shoulder tightness, and he'll spend at least the next couple weeks on the shelf due to the injury. The initial diagnosis of inflammation rather than a strain is encouraging, but it also doesn't mean Kikuchi is in the clear from a more serious injury. It's been a rough start to the season even prior to the injury, with the 34-year-old carrying a 5.81 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB over 31 innings.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Mets square off with series tied 1-1

The Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Angels enter matchup with the Mets on losing streak

The Los Angeles Angels will try to break their seven-game skid when they take on the New York Mets

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Ill-advised adjustment may be to blame for Angels' Yusei Kikuchi's injury despite denials Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchii left hs most recent start with a shoulder injury. That injury may have been caused by a m...

MAY 2 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Antonacci, Montgomery lead White Sox to 3-2, 10-inning win for sweep that extends Angels' skid to 6

Rookie Sam Antonacci hit a tying triple with two outs in the ninth inning and Colson Montgomery had a winning single in the 10th, lifting the Chicago White Sox over Los Angeles 3-2...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Angels' quest for stability unravels quickly after Yusei Kikuchi's early exit with injury While the Los Angeles Angels have been rewarded with a breakout season from Jose Soriano in the starting rotation, and Jack Kochanowicz look...

APRIL 29 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Kikuchi exits start vs. White Sox with left shoulder tightness CHICAGO -- Angels lefty Yusei Kikuchi exited his start with left shoulder tightness after throwing a warmup pitch before the third inning of...

APRIL 29 • MLB.COM

Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi leaves game at Chicago with left shoulder tightness

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi left a game against the White Sox in Chicago after two innings with left shoulder tightness

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Exits start with shoulder injury Kikuchi was lifted from his start Wednesday against the White Sox prior to the bottom of the third inning due to left shoulder tightness. He struck out a batter and allowed two hit...

Impact After noticing a minor velocity dip in the second inning, Kikuchi came back out for the third but didn't throw a pitch. He appeared to experience some discomfort while warming up, then checked out of the game after a brief visit with a trainer. Mitch Farris entered the game in place of Kikuchi and will likely be tasked with covering multiple frames out of the bullpen. The Angels will likely send Kikuchi in for further testing to glean more information on the extent of the injury.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Angels take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the White Sox

The Los Angeles Angels come into the matchup against the Chicago White Sox after losing five games in a row

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Romo hits first 2 career home runs as White Sox beat Soriano and Angels, 5-2

Drew Romo hit the first two home runs of his career — one from each side of the plate — as the Chicago White Sox beat the skidding Los Angeles Angels 5-2

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

ERA swells to 6.21 in loss Friday Kikuchi (0-3) took the loss Friday against the Royals, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks with five strikeouts across five innings.

Impact It's been a struggle for Kikuchi early on this season, as he's allowed at least four earned runs in four of his last five starts and has gone six innings just once in six tries to begin the campaign. The left-hander is still winless but has at least been able to generate strikeouts with a 32:13 K:BB and 6.21 ERA across 29 innings. He's also allowed just three home runs after serving up 24 last season. Kikuchi's 3.72 FIP suggests he's pitched better than his ERA would suggest.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Collins' 2 RBIs, Cameron's 6 strikeouts help the Royals to a 6-3 win over Angels

Isaac Collins had two hits and two RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a five-run outburst in the fourth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels, 5-3 on Friday night

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Padres break through late as Laureano and Tatis lift San Diego past Angels 4-1

Germán Márquez threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Ramón Laureano and Fernando Tatis Jr. each drove in two runs apiece and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

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Clement leads Blue Jays against the Angels after 5-hit game

Blue Jays host the Angels, aim to continue home win streak

Blue Jays come into matchup with the Angels on losing streak

Angels and White Sox meet, winner secures 3-game series

White Sox take on the Angels after Benintendi's 4-hit game

Angels place lefty Yusei Kikuchi on injured list with shoulder inflammation

Angels and Mets square off with series tied 1-1

Angels enter matchup with the Mets on losing streak

Antonacci, Montgomery lead White Sox to 3-2, 10-inning win for sweep that extends Angels' skid to 6

Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi leaves game at Chicago with left shoulder tightness

Angels take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the White Sox

Romo hits first 2 career home runs as White Sox beat Soriano and Angels, 5-2

Collins' 2 RBIs, Cameron's 6 strikeouts help the Royals to a 6-3 win over Angels

Padres break through late as Laureano and Tatis lift San Diego past Angels 4-1