Wood throws off mound, hopes to return for Cubs soon

Filed Under (MLB News) by admin on 31-07-2008

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 near-deadline swap with Tigers
The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Ivan Rodriguez to the New York Yankees on Wednesday in exchange for reliever Kyle Farnsworth.

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Big Z beats Sheets, Cubs take first two in Milwaukee

Carlos Zambrano figured he’d have to be perfect against fellow ace Ben Sheets . The big Cubs right-hander often is when facing the Brewers .

Contenders clinging to premier prospects
The Seattle Mariners have a long list of players they’re willing to move by today’s non-waiver trade deadline, but, as they’ve …

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Angels rock Yankees with trio of three-run homers
Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Rivera each hit a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels added to their East Coast …

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Anderson leads Angels to sweep against Boston
Garret Anderson went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI, Joe Saunders earned his 14th win and the Los Angeles Angels swept the …

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Angels minor leaguer hit with 50-game ban for drug violation
Los Angeles Angels minor leaguer Thomas Mendoza was suspended 50 games for testing positive for an amphetamine

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