Wood throws off mound, hopes to return for Cubs soon
Cubs closer Kerry Wood threw off the mound Thursday in his effort to return from a pesky blister that’s turned into an open sore, a day after his manager said he wasn’t close to returning.
Yankees grab Ivan Rodriguez in [...]

Griffey accepts trade to White Sox The White Sox responded to the rash of big AL moves Thursday, getting Ken Griffey Jr. from the Reds in a major deadline deal.
Fantasy spin: Yankees hope Nady is solution The Yankees acquired Xavier Nady from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He’ll play [...]

Astros overtake Reds in standings
Where the Astros finish in the National League Central standings remains to be seen, but they took one small step in the right direction on Tuesday after beating the Cincinnati Reds, 6-2. The Astros overtook …
Diamondbacks send Owings to Triple-A [...]

Astros overtake Reds in standings
Where the Astros finish in the National League Central standings remains to be seen, but they took one small step in the right direction on Tuesday after beating the Cincinnati Reds, 6-2. The Astros overtook …
Deal for Manny appears to be close [...]

Ziegler sets record in A’s victory
Now, he’s got a first-class flight to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Well, his shoes and hat do.
Astros overtake Reds in standings
Where the Astros finish in the National League Central standings remains to be seen, but [...]

Marlins drop Mets into second place (AP)

Josh Johnson pitched 6 2-3 innings for his first victory in almost two years, and the Florida Marlins tightened the NL East race by beating the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday night. Jeremy Hermida and Cody Ross both tripled in a [...]

Angels acquire Teixeira from Braves Teixeira acquired from Braves Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira was traded to the Angels on Tuesday for Casey Kotchman and Minor League pitcher Stephen Marek.

Ichiro vies for milestone in Mariners’ tilt in Texas
Ichiro Suzuki is just one hit away from reaching a monumental milestone and will lead the Seattle Mariners this evening in the second test of a four-game series against the Texas Rangers.
Rehabbing Matsui increases workload [...]

Mad Dog Maddux finally gets career win No. 351
In Greg Maddux’s brilliant career, no win was harder to get than No. 351. Backed by big home runs by Khalil Greene and rookie Nick Hundley, the 42-year-old Maddux snapped a career-high, 14-start winless streak …
Philadelphia Phillies send Adam Eaton [...]

John Lackey nearly no-hits Red Sox as Angels winJohn Lackey came within two outs of a no-hitter, pitching the Los Angeles Angels past the Boston Red Sox 6-2 Tuesday night on a big day for the AL West leaders.