KERRY WOOD RUMORS & GOSSIP
Kerry Wood: Retired MLB pitcher, aspiring children’s book writer
Kerry Wood retired just two weeks ago, leaving on his terms in one of the coolest ways imaginable: by striking out the last batter he faced in front of adoring Cubs fans at Wrigley Field who have supported him through thick and thin, only to have the magical moment transcend all expectations as he was [...]
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Goodbye Kerry Wood, whatever you do…don’t sing.
Has it really been 15 years? Apparently and with that, Kerry Wood said goodbye to his decade-plus major league career on May 18th. My generation’s Nolan Ryan appropriately ended it where it all started – at the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field.
Grant it. How many of you were shocked to know Wood was still even playing?
He fanned White Sox outfielder Dayan Viciedo on three...
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Retired Cubs ace Kerry Wood confirms that he’s headed to the team’s front office.
CHICAGO- For a pitcher that at one point delivered some of the hottest stuff that the MLB has seen over the past 15 years, Kerry Wood seemed to be one step away from immortality.
His career runs semi-parallel to the NFL’s Dan Marino in the sense that....
To read this feature that features press conference footage of Wood and quotes from the front office on his next step,...
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Kerry Wood: Portrait of Cubness
Kerry Wood isn't the greatest pitcher ever to take the mound at Wrigley Field. Well, for one day (just over two hours, really) he was. But now that his career is over, it's impossible to look at his final statistical tally and consider him a truly great pitcher. He sure did give us reason to [...]
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Cubs' Kerry Wood returns to Wrigley to say goodbye
Kerry Wood was in a coat and tie rather than a baseball uniform as he stood at home plate at Wrigley Field on Saturday and thanked many people for his 14 years in the major leagues.
Wood, who retired after Friday's game, will likely join the Chicago Cubs in another role after taking some time off to spend with his family.
Wood, who struck out 20 batters as a rookie in 1998...
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Cubs' Wood goes out in well-deserved glory
Kerry Wood had planned to pitch a full and successful season for the Cubs this year. Even though it didn't turn out that way, Wood made the best of it as he walked away from the game his own way. Reports surfaced early Friday that Wood had planned to retire from baseball, perhaps immediately. A fatigued shoulder had rendered him largely ineffective on the mound, and he no longer...
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Kerry Wood Officially Retires From Baseball, Speechless After Emotional Send-Off at Wrigley Field (Photos)
Kerry Wood retired from Major League Baseball on Friday, putting an end to a career that was up and down but solid all-around. Wood made one final appearance at Wrigley Field before officially calling it a career. He faced one batter on Friday and put an exclamation point on his resume by throwing three straight strikes to record his final K. Wood spent parts of 14 seasons split...
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Report: Cubs Wood to announce retirement
Kerry Wood, the flame-throwing pitcher known for record-setting 20-strikeout game, will reportedly announce his retirement today. The Chicago Cubs right-hander will end a 14-year career that had him beginning as a starter and switching to a reliever for the last seven years, according to ESPN Chicago.com. Wood has an 86-75 career record with 3.67 ERA and 63 saves. He played 12...
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EASY BIG FELLA
Wood melts down, snaps at reporter
After a tough night on the mound, Cubs reliever Kerry Wood tossed his hat and glove into the stands and then snapped at a reporter in the clubhouse for asking about it.
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THE CUBS HOT 25
Latest Kerry Wood Photos
