Taijuan Walker Inks Minor League Deal with Angels
Taijuan Walker was let go by the Phillies nearly a month ago.

Taijuan Walker was let go by the Phillies nearly a month ago.

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi was pulled from his most recent start with a shoulder injury. Now, the left-hander is facing a potentially lengthy absence. Kikuchi is officially dealing with shoulder inflammation. The Angels will be shutting the veteran down before determining their next plan of action, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. “Yusei Kikuchi, […] The post Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s injury timeline gets new update before White Sox game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Angels were expecting Yusei Kikuchi to fill a crucial role in their rotation during the 2026 season. But now, the left-hander finds himself on the shelf. The Angels have placed Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. However, there’s a chance he needs more time on IL, via Jeff Fletcher […] The post Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s IL trip comes with concerning injury detail appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi made an early exit from his outing against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday due to injury.

Los Angeles starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi exited Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox due to left shoulder tightness, the team announced. Kikuchi seemingly noticed something while warming up before the bottom of the third inning. Video via Talkin’ Baseball: Yusei Kikuchi removes himself from the game after throwing a few warm up pitches before […] The post Why Yusei Kikuchi exited Angels-White Sox game on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Diego Padres infielder was up to bat against Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi with a man on second in the top of the fifth inning when a 97-mph fastball struck him in the cheek.

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth was involved in a frightening moment Saturday night, taking a pitch to the face during an at-bat in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The incident occurred in the top of the fifth inning when a high-and-inside fastball from Yusei Kikuchi struck Cronenworth. The 97-mph pitch grazed […] The post Padres’ Jake Cronenworth somehow stays in Angels game after being hit by a pitch to the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A scary scene happened Saturday as San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth got rocked by a pitch in the face during an at-bat against the Los Angeles Angels. Cronenworth had a runner in scoring position opposite Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi with two outs in the top of the 5th inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, … The post Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Angels make a roster move before Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees.

Aaron Judge crushed a towering two-run home run Monday night as the New York Yankees hosted the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium—an estimated 456-foot blast that erased any doubt about the Yankees’ lineup and its power ceiling. The drive, launched to left-center off Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi, widened New York’s early lead and reignited […] The post Yankees star Aaron Judge’s monster HR vs. Angels might’ve gone farther than Artemis II appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Monday MLB prop bets target fading Astros and Yankees, hot pitchers, power matchups, and MVP-level production in key early-season spots.

The Los Angeles Angels are off to a rare start in the 2026 season, winning their first two games after a 6-2 win versus the Houston Astros on Friday. This 2-0 start is the Angels’ best opening since 2007, ending a 19-year drought that spans the entirety of franchise legend Mike Trout’s career. Since being […] The post Mike Trout leads Angels to uncharted territories appeared first on ClutchPoints.
