YUSEI KIKUCHI NEWS

Fraley drives in 2, Flexen solid as Mariners beat Rays 8-2

Jake Fraley had a two-run single during a five-run third, Chris Flexen went 6 2/3 solid innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-2

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss against Houston Kikuchi (6-6) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Astros after allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks across five innings, striking out seven.

Impact Kikuchi didn't have his best stuff and delivered another subpar outing, as he has now allowed at least three earned runs in each of his last four contests. Even though he has fanned at least seven in three straight contests, the left-hander also owns an inflated 7.71 ERA during that aforementioned four-game stretch.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel, Astros jump to big lead, cruise past Mariners 11-4

Yuli Gurriel singled, doubled and homered to drive in three runs and lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 11-4 on Wednesday

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kikuchi scheduled to start as Seattle hosts Houston

The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Wednesday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Yusei Kikuchi

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toro HR hours after trading sides, but Astros beat Mariners

Abraham Toro homered for Seattle against the team that traded him across the diamond during batting practice, but the Houston Astros held off a ninth-inning rally to beat the Marin...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dazzles with 12 strikeouts Kikuchi allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out 12 over six innings Friday against the Athletics. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kikuchi delivered an excellent bounce-back game after he was roughed up in his last two starts. He compiled 12 of his 17 whiffs with his changeup and his 12 strikeouts were a career-high mark. The 30-year-old southpaw was hurt by the long ball in this one, surrendering solo homers to Matt Chapman and Matt Olson before the A's tacked on another run in the fifth on an RBI double from Mark Canha. Kikuchi owns a 3.95 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 117:36 K:BB over 109.1 innings. He'll be in search of his first win since July 1 next week when he takes on the Astros.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert expected to start as Mariners host the Athletics

The Mariners will send Logan Gilbert to the mound Saturday and the Athletics will give Chris Bassitt the start

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raleigh, Torrens hit back-to-back HRs, Mariners top A's 4-3

Cal Raleigh and Luis Torrens hit back-to-back homers, Dylan Moore scored the go-ahead run on consecutive wild pitches and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kikuchi expected to start as Seattle hosts Oakland

The Mariners will roll out Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Friday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the start

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasted by Angels in loss Kikuchi (6-5) allowed seven earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out seven across five innings, taking the loss to the Angels.

Impact Kikuchi surrendered a home run to Jack Mayfield in the fourth inning and a long ball to Taylor Ward in the fifth. The All-Star has struggled as of late, allowing 12 runs in his last two starts. However, he's managed to maintain a 9.7 K/9 since June 5. The 30-year-old has a 3.92 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP in 103.1 innings this season. He will look to get back on track in his next start scheduled Friday against the Athletics.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert, Mariners to face Sandoval, Angels

The Angels are expected to send Patrick Sandoval to the mound Sunday and the Mariners will give Logan Gilbert the start

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yusei Kikuchi gets roughed up in first game since All-Star break as Angels drop Mariners Yusei Kikuchi didn’t pitch like an All-Star in his return to the mound after an eventful week.

JULY 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Fletcher's hit streak reaches 26 games, Angels pound M's 9-4

David Fletcher extended the second-longest hitting streak in Angels history to 26 games with three doubles and five RBIs in Los Angeles' 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Lindor hurt, Red Sox dominating depleted Yanks

The first-place Mets are waiting for news on Francisco Lindor, who left Friday night’s 4-1 loss in Pittsburgh with soreness on his right side

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kikuchi scheduled to start for Mariners at Angels

The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Saturday and the Angels are expected to counter with Alex Cobb

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haniger has 3 hits, Mariners hold off Angels 6-5

Mitch Haniger had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Chris Flexen continued his mastery of the Angels as the Seattle Mariners held off Los Angeles 6-5

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't pitch in All-Star Game Kikuchi is no longer on the American League's active roster for the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Larry Stone of the Seattle Times reports.

Impact Kikuchi was officially activated off the COVID-19 IL on Monday, but the left-hander won't pitch in the All-Star Game after being unable to throw over the previous two days. Kikuchi figures to take the ball at some point over the weekend against the Angels.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Ohtani gets win in two-way All-Star first

Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rocked Coors Field with a...

JULY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-time MLB All-Stars reflect on what it means to make it this far

What would your 10-year-old self say now? That's the question Jordan Shusterman asked first-time All-Stars ahead of Tuesday's game.

JULY 13, 2021

How a badminton racket helped Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi become an All-Star A badminton racket, just like the one that's gathering dust in your garage. A minimal investment pays off big for Seattle's Yusei Kikuchi.

JULY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kikuchi replaced on All-Star roster SEATTLE -- Yusei Kikuchi has been replaced on the American League roster for Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Coors Field. The Japanese left-hande...

JULY 13, 2021 • MLB.COM

Mariners reinstate Yusei Kikuchi from IL in time for All-Star Game at Coors Field The Seattle Mariners reinstated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the injured list Monday, making him eligible to participate in the All-Star G...

JULY 12, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

Mariners Get Good News With Latest Yusei Kikuchi Injury Update The Seattle Mariners got some great news with the latest update on Yusei Kikuchi after he was placed on the injured list.

JULY 12, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Cleared for All-Star Game The Mariners reinstated Kikuchi from the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact The transaction clears the way for Kikuchi to pitch for the American League squad in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field. Kikuchi earned his spot at the Midsummer Classic after supplying a 3.48 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 98:34 K:BB across 98.1 innings over his first 16 starts of the season. Assuming he's only needed for an inning out of the bullpen Tuesday, Kikuchi could be an option to start in the Mariners' first series of the second half this weekend against the Angels.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners reinstate Kikuchi from IL in time for All-Star Game

The Seattle Mariners reinstated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the injured list, making him eligible to participate in the All-Star Game

JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS