Angels manager Ron Washington names left-hander Yusei Kikuchi as the team's opening day starter. The Angels open the season against the White Sox in Chicago on March 27.

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani looked a little rusty for a moment on Friday night at Camelback Ranch, producing just one awkward swing and miss while working a full count against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning.

Yusei Kikuchi discusses his decision to sign with the Angels, and Ron Washington's ambitions to turn the culture around in the clubhouse

Rebounds after rough inning Friday

Angels manager Ron Washington didn’t have to think too long when deciding his Opening Day starter. Washington said it was an easy call to give that honor to veteran lefty Yusei Kikuchi, who will take

Ohtani worked a full count against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi before driving a fastball to the opposite field.

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani looked a little rusty for a moment on Friday night at Camelback Ranch, producing just one awkward swing and miss while working a full count against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning.

Angels manager Ron Washington has named Kikuchi the team's Opening Day starter for their March 27 matchup against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. The skipper referred to the decision as "obvious" after Kikuchi was handed a three-year,

Angels manager Ron Washington names left-hander Yusei Kikuchi as the team's opening day starter. The Angels open the season against the White Sox in Chicago on March 27.

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 ...