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Following the COVID-19 shortened 2020 MLB season, the San Francisco Giants were on the lookout for some pitching help. They landed on someone they had become familiar with as an opponent: left-handed starting pitcher, Alex Wood, who is now calling it a career.

Athletics News / Dodger Blue / August 9, 2025

Former Dodgers World Series Champion Alex Wood Retires

Longtime MLB starting pitcher Alex Wood formally decided to call it a career on Friday after 12 seasons. An All-Star in 2017 and a World Series champion in 2020, Wood is perhaps best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

Athletics News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 9, 2025

Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Announces Retirement

Former Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday. The Dodgers traded Wood, along with Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, and Kyle Farmer to the Reds .In return, the Reds sent Homer Bailey and prospects Jeter Downs and Josiah Gray to the Dodgers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 27, 2024

Former Dodgers Left-Hander Headed for Season-Ending Surgery

The 2024 season is over for former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood. Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay revealed the news on Thursday that the veteran lefty is headed for a shoulder procedure to address rotator cuff tendinitis.

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The Seattle Mariners (21-19) have a home game at T-Mobile Park against the Oakland Athletics (19-22) at 4:10 PM ET on Sunday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send Luis Castillo (3-5) to the mound, while Alex Wood (1-2) will take the ball for the Athletics.

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