The Giants designated veteran first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment on Wednesday and signed former first-round pick Dominic Smith to a major league contract, among several moves.

Or LaMonte Wade Jr.’s groin-straining “pick” at first? Now this was the second “walk-off” defensive play in consecutive days for Chapman, so vibes around our third baseman were high.

Acquired in a trade with the Giants on Sunday, the Angels will tap into Wade’s ability to play a corner outfield spot and hope to get his left-handed bat on track.

The Angels and Giants swung a trade this evening, as San Francisco sent first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to Anaheim in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. is expected to be the leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching to begin the season. Wade lacks the speed of the usual leadoff hitter, but ...

3 potential landing spots for LaMonte Wade Jr. #3 Seattle Mariners Currently second in the AL West, the Mariners are again battling the Houston Astros for a playoff spot this season.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The Angels will send cash or a player to be ...

The San Francisco Giants trading LaMonte Wade Jr. isn't a surprise, but the Giants sending him to the Los Angeles Angels certainly was for one reason. Zack Minasian, San Francisco's general ...

LaMonte Wade Jr., a graduate of St. Paul's in Brooklandville and former Terps star, was designated for assignment by the Giants. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 77°F.

LaMonte Wade Jr. had a .167 batting average and a .275 on-base percentage in 50 games with the San Francisco Giants this season, but the Angels hope they can get him on track after acquiring him ...