YUSEI KIKUCHI NEWS

Mitch Garver hits go-ahead homer as Mariners top Angels 2-1 for 7th straight win

Mitch Garver hit a go-ahead, solo home run in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Short-handed Angels lose to Mariners Injuries leave the Angels with only four players from their Opening Day roster in the starting lineup in a 2-1 loss. Yusei Kikuchi keeps the...

SEPTEMBER 13 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Mariners try to keep home win streak alive, host the Angels

The Seattle Mariners host the Los Angeles Angels aiming to extend a five-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Touted rookie Harry Ford delivers off bench as Mariners top Angels in 12 to tie for 1st in AL West

Rookie pinch-hitter Harry Ford drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 to move into a tie with Hou...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Pummeled again Saturday Kikuchi (6-11) allowed seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over two innings to take the loss versus the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Kikuchi was hit hard, as four of the six hits he allowed went for extra bases. A home run and two doubles accounted for the season-high seven runs he allowed. Kikuchi has gone 0-4 over his last five starts, surrendering 23 runs over 22.2 innings in that span to unravel what had been a promising season -- albeit with plenty of warning signs -- prior to August. Overall, he's now at a 4.18 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 163:69 K:BB through 161.2 innings over 30 starts. The southpaw is projected to make his next start against one of his former teams when the Angels visit Seattle next week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pummeled again Saturday Kikuchi (6-11) allowed seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over two innings to take the loss versus the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Kikuchi was hit hard, as four of the six hits he gave up went for extra bases, leading to a season-high seven runs allowed. Kikuchi has gone 0-4 over his last five starts, surrendering 23 runs over 22.2 innings in that span to unravel what had been a promising season -- albeit with plenty of warning signs -- prior to August. Overall, he's now at a 4.18 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 163:69 K:BB through 161.2 innings over 30 starts. The southpaw is projected to make his next start against one of his former teams when the Angels visit Seattle next week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics hit 4 HRs in 17-4 win over Angels

Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas, Carlos Cortes and J

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Deadspin | J.T. Ginn, Yusei Kikuchi look to end skids as A's face Angels Deadspin | J.T. Ginn, Yusei Kikuchi look to end skids as A's face Angels

SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Angels bring home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels aim to stop their four-game home losing streak with a win over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels

JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer during a seven-run third inning, Mason Barnett recovered after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angel...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Suffers 10th loss Kikuchi (6-10) coughed up five runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings to take the loss Monday at Houston. He struck out six.

Impact Despite generating a solid 13 whiffs out of 97 total pitches, the Japanese southpaw reached double-digit losses for the second straight season. Kikuchi allowed five or more hits of the seventh time out of his nine post-All-Star break appearances, as he's struggled with a 5.59 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 46.2 innings in the second half. Overall, the 34-year-old now sports a 3.83 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 162:66 K:BB in 159.2 total frames. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which is currently scheduled to come at home against the Athletics this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers 10th loss Kikuchi (6-10) coughed up five runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings to take the loss Monday at Houston. He struck out six.

Impact Despite generating a solid 13 whiffs out of 97 total pitches, the Japanese southpaw reached double-digit losses for the second straight season. Kikuchi allowed five or more hits of the seventh time out of his nine post-All-Star break appearances, as he's struggled with a 5.59 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 46.2 innings in the second half. Overall, the 34-year-old now sports a 3.83 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 162:66 K:BB in 159.2 total frames. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which is currently scheduled to come at home against the Athletics this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve's homer and Garcia's strong return power the Astros past the Angels, 8-3

Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and an RBI single and Ramón Urías also went deep to back up a strong start from Luis Garcia and lead the Houston Astros to an 8-3 win over the Los A...

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Angels play the Astros leading series 2-1

The Los Angeles Angels lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Soriano's stellar pitching and Peraza's homer lead Angels to shutout win over Astros

José Soriano and two relievers combined for a two-hitter and Oswald Peraza hit his first home run since a trade from the Yankees to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over th...

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Gives up season-high six runs Kikuchi (6-9) took the loss Tuesday against the Rangers, allowing six runs on four hits and three walks in four innings. He struck out three.

Impact Kikuchi has been quite dependable overall for the Angels and fantasy managers in 2025, but he conceded greater than four runs for the first time this year Tuesday. The Japanese left-hander has also struggled for consistency since the beginning of July, posting a 5.18 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 57:20 K:BB over his last 57.1 innings. Kikuchi will try to regain his footing next week against the division-rival Astros, who have a weak .667 OPS versus left-handed pitching since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up season-high six runs Kikuchi (6-9) took the loss Tuesday against the Rangers, allowing six runs on four hits and three walks in four innings. He struck out three.

Impact Kikuchi has been quite dependable overall for the Angels and fantasy managers in 2025, but he conceded more than four runs for the first time this year Tuesday. The Japanese left-hander has also struggled with consistency since the beginning of July, posting a 5.18 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 57:20 K:BB over his last 57.1 innings. Kikuchi will try to regain his footing next week against the division-rival Astros, who have a weak .667 OPS versus left-handed pitching since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin shines, Seager hits 20th homer as Rangers beat Angels 7-3

Patrick Corbin gave up three hits over eight shutout innings, Corey Seager became the first Ranger to reach 20 home runs this season, and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Yusei Kikuchi struggles as Angels fall to Rangers Kikuchi walks three and all come around to score, as he allows seven runs in four innings in a 7-3 loss. The Angels get just three hits agai...

AUGUST 27 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Rangers into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels face the Texas Rangers with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Angels get 1st-pitch HR in a 4-0 win over Rangers and deGrom with manager Ron Washington watching

Zach Neto homered on the game’s first pitch and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers and All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom 4-0

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Impressive in no-decision Kikuchi allowed one run on seven hits and no walks while striking out four batters over seven innings in a no-decision against Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Impact Kikuchi's efficiency was particularly notable Wednesday; he needed just 88 pitches to complete seven frames, throwing 58 strikes and issuing zero walks. That's a dramatic improvement after he had walked multiple batters seven times in his previous nine outings and had completed six innings just once during that span. Kikuchi didn't miss many bats with only six whiffs and four punchouts, but the tradeoff of being able to go deep into the contest is something that the Angels almost certainly prefer. Kikuchi lowered his season ERA to 3.42 with the strong outing, and he's next lined up to face the Rangers on the road.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in no-decision Kikuchi allowed one run on seven hits and no walks while striking out four batters over seven innings in a no-decision against Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Impact Kikuchi's efficiency was particularly notable Wednesday; he needed just 88 pitches to complete seven frames, throwing 58 strikes and issuing zero walks. That's a dramatic improvement after he had walked multiple batters seven times in his previous nine outings and had completed six innings just once during that span. Kikuchi didn't miss many bats with only six whiffs and four punchouts, but the tradeoff of being able to go deep into the contest is something that the Angels almost certainly prefer. Kikuchi lowered his season ERA to 3.42 with the strong outing, and he's next lined up to face the Rangers on the road.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Yusei Kikuchi, Angels snap lengthy skid vs. Reds Luis Rengifo drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and Yusei Kikuchi allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings as the Los An...

AUGUST 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Kikuchi's bounce-back gem snaps Halos' skid vs. Reds ANAHEIM -- After back-to-back rough outings, Yusei Kikuchi returned to form in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Reds at Angel Stadium.

AUGUST 21 • MLB.COM