Vernon Wells going from Angels to Yankees? Not likely

Outfielder could be an answer for the New York club, which lost Curtis Granderson until May because of a broken arm, but the $42 million owed to Wells appears to be too large of a price tag.

Spring training: Oakland 7, Angels 5

Non-roster second baseman Brendan Harris has a run-scoring triple and outfielder Kole Calhoun has a run-scoring double for Angels.

Jered Weaver doesn't worry about money left on table

Angels ace Jered Weaver walked away from extra millions in 2011 when he signed five-year, $85-million extension, a 'hometown discount.' He's not losing sleep over it.

Angels hope Howie Kendrick will be better than average

Long characterized as a future batting champ, second baseman Howie Kendrick has a .292 career average but has never finished in AL top 10. Can he break through?

Hank Conger needs to stake claim with Angels this season

Conger is looking to establish himself as the No. 2 catcher behind Chris Iannetta. He hasn't been able to stick with the team before, and his window with the Angels could close.

Erick Aybar excited about playing in WBC

Most U.S. players haven't embraced the World Baseball Classic, but Jered Weaver says he would love to play, under different circumstances.

Angels' Kevin Jepsen doesn't plan to change a thing

Jepsen came into the last two seasons trying some fresh ideas. They didn't work, although he finished strongly last season after beginning poorly. This spring he plans to 'keep it simple.'

Angels pitcher Tommy Hanson won't miss first-and-third pickoff move

Eliminated by MLB, the move involved a fake throw to third to deceive runner at first, which Hanson says confused fans saw as a balk. Manager Mike Scioscia sees advantage to teams with good speed.

Mark Trumbo prepares for another challenge with Angels

Slugger has bounced around at different positions and is now slated to be primarily the team's designated hitter, but he is not sulking about it.

Angels' Josh Hamilton takes shot at Rangers fans

Former Texas outfielder, who signed in the off-season with the Angels, says that Dallas-Fort Worth isn't 'a true baseball town.' It doesn't go over well in his previous stomping grounds.

Angels' Peter Bourjos looks for a speedy recovery

Young center fielder struggled last season after a solid 2011 and is hoping to turn things around with an opportunity to play regularly.

Angels' Mike Trout weighs in on extra bulk

Outfielder reports to camp at 241 pounds, about 10 to 15 more than in 2012, but says there is no reason for concern. His body fat is 9%.

Angels' Vernon Wells has $21-million worth to prove

Wells, 34, has not lived up to his contract and will play behind starters Mike Trout, Josh Hamilton and Peter Bourjos unless his off-season work pays off.

Omar Vizquel looks to build coaching chops with Angels

Finally retired after 24 seasons in the majors, with 11 Gold Gloves in hand, Vizquel becomes the Angels' roving instructor for minor league infielders.

Albert Pujols sees a lot of himself in Mike Trout

Trout is coming off a rookie-of-the-year season, just as Pujols did 11 years ago. Pujols says Trout will need to learn to say 'no' because 'everybody is going to want a piece of him.'