The 33-year-old Kikuchi was an All-Star in 2021 and made 32 starts in each of the past two seasons with a 105 ERA+, making him a slightly above-average pitcher. But he shined this season after a ...

Kikuchi’s increased slider usage has, so far, not made the pitch more susceptible to damage. Opponents are 14-for-75 against it in his eight Astros starts for a .187 average.

The Los Angeles Angels are continuing their pre-holiday shopping spree, agreeing to terms with free-agent pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on a three-year contract. The 33-year old left-hander agreed to a ...

Yusei Kikuchi is exactly what the Angels need to be competitors, as long as they also sign three more starters and Juan Soto. And maybe that wouldn’t even be enough.