JULY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
YUSEI KIKUCHI
9-10 W-L •
1.20 WHIP •
4.05 ERA
9-10 W-L
1.20 WHIP
4.05 ERA
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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 GameJULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fletcher has 4 hits, streak at 24 games; Angels drop M's 7-1
David Fletcher had four hits and four RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 24 games, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 7-1JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
M's Kikuchi placed on IL, may still head to All-Star Game
All-Star pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Seattle Mariners was placed on the injured listJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to COVID IL Kikuchi was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Kikuchi recently displayed a symptom of the virus, but he's fully vaccinated and has already produced one negative test result. If he can test negative once more in the coming days, he should be in the clear to participate in his first All-Star Game on Tuesday. The lefty enters the break with a 6-4 record and a 3.48 ERA in 98.1 innings.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles against Yankees Kikuchi (6-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Wednesday, pitching five innings and allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five.
Impact The left-hander looked like he could be knocked out of the game early after the Yankees scored three runs in the first inning and another two in the second. However, Kikuchi rebounded to hold New York scoreless over his remaining three frames, but that wasn't enough to offset the early damage and avoid his fourth loss. Despite the rough outing, Kikuchi enjoyed a strong first half of the campaign, posting a 3.48 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 98:34 K:BB across 98.1 innings covering 16 starts. His next appearance will likely come in the Mariners' first series following the All-Star break, which will take place on the road against the Angels.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Montgomery scheduled to start for New York against Seattle
The Mariners will roll out Logan Gilbert to the mound Thursday and the Yankees plan to give Jordan Montgomery the startJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kikuchi struggles in final outing before ASG SEATTLE -- The next time Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound, he’ll do so as an All-Star on Tuesday at Coors Field in Denver. But in his final...
JULY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Judge hits 20th homer as Yankees hold off Mariners 5-4
Aaron Judge capped New York’s early offensive outburst against Seattle All-Star Yusei Kikuchi with his 20th home run of the season, and the Yankees held on for a 5-4 win over the M...JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
German scheduled to start for New York against Seattle
The Mariners are expected to send Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Wednesday and the Yankees will give Domingo German the startJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanton's homer starts barrage, Yankees thump Mariners 12-1
Giancarlo Stanton clubbed a three-run homer off the railing of the second deck in the first inning, Luke Voit had a career-high five hits and three RBIs, and the New York Yankees t...JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How Yusei Kikuchi became the Mariners' best pitcher and earned a spot on the AL All-Star team When earning a spot on the American League All-Star team was first mentioned as a possibility and that his manager was advocating for him, Y...
JULY 6, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Yusei Kikuchi is not a bust, but a Seattle Mariners All-Star The Seattle Mariners were going to have one of its players in Colorado for the All-Star game no matter what, but it was a bit unclear who wo...
JULY 5, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM
Mariners continue surge as Flexen shuts down Rangers 4-1
Chris Flexen allowed one run in six innings, Luis Torrens homered for the seventh time in his past 13 games and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-1JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter
Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcherJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners host Rangers, aim to build on Kikuchi's solid outing Seattle looks to follow up a dominant outing by Thursday starter Yusei Kikuchi.
JULY 3, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kikuchi sharp once again as Mariners down Blue Jays BUFFALO, N.Y. — Yusei Kikuchi pitched one-run ball in seven innings and Jake Fraley and Shed Long Jr. homered off Hyun Jin Ryu as the Seattl...
JULY 2, 2021 • DNEWS.COM
Mariners host Rangers, aim to build on Kikuchi's solid outing
Seattle looks to follow up a dominant outing by Thursday starter Yusei KikuchiJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yusei Kikuchi, American League All-Star? If not him, then who from the Mariners? This season has certainly taken many strange turns for the Mariners, but when Kikuchi takes the mound, it's mostly been smooth sailing.
JULY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cruises to sixth win Kikuchi (6-3) earned the win Thursday after holding Toronto to one run on five hits and a walk while striking out six across seven innings.
Impact The left-hander looked sharp once again, collecting his fifth win in his past seven starts while allowing one or fewer runs in each of his last four outings. Kikuchi's only blemish of the day came via a solo blast off the bat of Marcus Semien in the first inning. Otherwise, the 30-year-old blanked the Blue Jays the rest of the way, tossing 64 of 100 pitches for strikes. On the season, Kikuchi has put together a 3.18 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. He'll look to continue his success during his next tentative start at home Wednesday against the Yankees.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kikuchi sharp in seven, Mariners win 7-2 over Blue Jays
Yusei Kikuchi pitched one-run ball over seven innings, Jake Fraley and Shed Long Jr. homered off Hyun Jin Ryu, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
