Yusei Kikuchi
Early look at stars that could become targets ahead of MLB trade deadline
Things can change depending on who’s contending and who’s fading, but here’s our first list of stars who could possibly be on the move.
Blue Jays’ puzzling decision the latest sign of MLB’s fading improv
Why is this so complicated? It doesn’t need to be.
Blue Jays starter blames injury issue on ONLY sleeping 11 hours
Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuch believes his early exit in Tuesday's win over the Yankees might've been due to his sleep schedule.
Some Blue Jays tickets are crazy cheap. How much do they cost?
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Toronto Blue Jays have 81 huge games at the Rogers Centre in 2023. We found cheap tickets.
Yankees infielder goes from bat slam to bat flip in eventful start to game
Josh Donaldson got his afternoon off to an angry start Sunday – and then his first inning got even worse. He found a way to make up for it, though.
Josh Donaldson's plunking leads to chaos in Yankees' game
After five quiet innings, the Yankees offense exploded in the bottom of the sixth and some fireworks followed against the Blue Jays.
Oft-criticized ump finds spotlight in this finger-licking moment
Umpire Angel Hernandez, Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi licking his fingers and a base on balls.
Some free agents who still could help the Mets: Sherman
The Mets still could still be players in the free-agent market once the MLB lockout ends.
All signs point to Over in this interleague battle
At the trade deadline, the Seattle Mariners sold a few impact players to the San Diego Padres, who are in solid shape in the playoff picture. Despite the trades, the...
Yankees officially put Oakland debacle behind them
SEATTLE — When Aaron Boone left the Coliseum in Oakland last week after the A’s took three straight from the Yankees, there was the usual calmness about him. His club’s...
Masahiro Tanaka getting rare chance to face countryman
SEATTLE — Masahiro Tanaka isn’t asked often whether he is looking forward to watching the opposing pitcher work, but Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park it will be different. That’s because...
Shohei Ohtani wins the first battle of Japanese superstars
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani and Yusei Kikuchi sensed the excitement around Angel Stadium each time they dug in against each other. The Japanese stars also realized millions of eyes...
Japanese fans aren't getting Ohtani-Kikuchi matchup
SEATTLE — Brad Ausmus disappointed countless Japanese baseball fans Thursday with one decision. "Japanese baseball fans don't like me right now. Tell them I'm sorry," Ausmus said jokingly. The first-year...
Aaron Judge isn't close to returning to the Yankees
Aaron Judge said before the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Mariners on Thursday night at the Stadium that he’s still experiencing discomfort from his strained left oblique, so he hasn’t...
MLB won't address Mariners pitcher's mystery substance
Whatever was smeared under the hat of Seattle pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, it hasn't turned into a sticky situation for the Mariners, Yankees or Major League Baseball. A day after a...
Could Yusei Kikuchi contract show Yankees how to land Machado?
Could the contract Scott Boras creatively worked out with the Mariners for his client Yusei Kikuchi provide the framework for another of his clients, Bryce Harper — and/or non-client Manny...
Yankees miss out on Japanese pitcher
The Yankees had scouted Japanese lefty Yusei Kikuchi, who reportedly agreed to a deal with the Mariners on Monday. The 27-year-old, represented by Scott Boras, had until Wednesday to sign...
Scott Boras tries to pump Yankees back into Bryce Harper hunt
LAS VEGAS — Scott Boras will believe the Yankees’ disinterest in Bryce Harper when he hears it. Actually, maybe not even then. The superagent, holding his annual State of the...
Yankees pursuing Japanese lefty after 'scouting extensively'
With the Yankees looking for a starting pitcher, Brian Cashman said Monday he has spoken with the representative for Japanese lefty free agent Yusei Kikuchi. “I spoke to Scott Boras...
Sweepstakes starting for Japanese pitcher on Yankees radar
The Yusei Kikuchi sweepstakes will officially launch Tuesday morning. The left-hander can start negotiating with Major League Baseball clubs at 8 a.m. Eastern Time Tuesday, as per a notice distributed...