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.

The Los Angeles Angels faced a familiar foe in the Los Angeles Dodgers during Cactus League play Friday evening.

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.

The Los Angeles Angels named left-hander Yusei Kikuchi as their Opening Day starter. The announcement comes as no surprise given Kikuchi was the prized jewel of the winter for the Halos.

The Los Angeles Angels ... clip posted by the Los Angeles Angels on their Instagram story. These included their franchise superstar Mike Trout, new starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and catcher ...

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.