Vernon Wells

New year, same old Angels and Dodgers

2013-05-18 17:01:00

When I think of our local baseball teams and their supporters, I envision my wife in a bathing suit. Or trying to get into one. Every year when spring arrives, I hear about her summer plans and how good she's going to look in a new bathing suit....

Mets' Matt Harvey is one who got away

2013-05-17 19:10:00

As if the pitching-thin Angels need another reminder of what might have been, there it is, on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, New York Mets ace Matt Harvey, the one who got away. The Angels picked Harvey in the third round in 2007 knowing...

They said it: Quotes from the world of baseball

2013-05-11 16:22:00

"In high school, report cards came out and our entire infield failed, so I had to go play short. That's a true story." — Vernon Wells, 34, on his last infield appearance before playing third base for the New York Yankees last Wednesday. "You...

Letters: Fans want a new Blue, all right

2013-05-10 16:43:00

Check any correct answer to the following question: What is 42? a) the number worn by Jackie Robinson when he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers. b) a movie about Robinson's courage in breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947. c) the number of...

Angels fans may be wondering who's on ... well, name the base

2013-05-11 18:26:00

CHICAGO — All the pieces seemed to fall into — and, in one case, out of — place this season for the Angels to have their most regular lineup in years. The infield was set. The trade of Kendrys Morales to Seattle assured that Peter...

Angels would like to forget this week

2013-04-13 17:39:00

Worst week ever The Angels lost ace Jered Weaver, shortstop Erick Aybar and third baseman Alberto Callaspo to injury last week, bad news for any team but worse for this one, top-heavy with stars and hardly any depth. The Angels have started 2-8 once...

An array of former Dodgers and Angels are helping other teams

2013-04-27 14:55:00

Former Dodgers and Angels are playing roles for teams all around the major leagues. Times staff writer Kevin Baxter ranks the teams and provides updates on them. (Statistics through Friday's games. Last week's rankings in parentheses): 1. TEXAS Ex-...

Torii Hunter feels the love in return to Angel Stadium

2013-04-19 23:01:00

Torii Hunter's first at-bat in Angel Stadium on Friday night was delayed by a standing ovation, which the Detroit Tigers right fielder acknowledged by waving his helmet. When Hunter took his position in the first inning, fans in the right-field...

Angels finalize trade of Vernon Wells to Yankees

2013-03-26 12:27:00

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels finalized their trade of Vernon Wells to the New York Yankees on Tuesday after the veteran outfielder passed a physical and the commissioner’s office approved the cash being exchanged in the deal. The Angels will...

Vernon Wells, a happy Yankee, will try to 'Napoli' the Angels

2013-03-26 15:10:00

Live discussion: Countdown to Angels and Dodgers season openers

2013-03-26 09:04:00

� Join Times Dodgers writer Dylan Hernandez and Angels writer Mike DiGiovanna at 10:30 a.m. today for a live discussion of the Angels and Dodgers. Two big topics: The Angels are on the verge of trading Vernon Wells to the Yankees, while the Dodgers...

Angels bang out 18 hits in 11-5 win over White Sox

2013-03-25 16:50:00

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Angels’ pitching has been spotty all spring, but with a week to go before the April 1 season opener at Cincinnati, the offense is hitting its stride. Chris Iannetta and Alberto Callaspo each hit two-run home runs, and...

New York Yankees' Vernon Wells played third base for the first time in his career during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

2013-05-08 00:00:00

The Angels' Vernon Wells greets Adam Dunn in the fifth inning.

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Angels outfielder Vernon Wells at spring training at Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

2013-02-24 15:24:30