Kerry Wood was the talk of baseball early in 1998, and on a cold, wet day at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs the rookie was on fire, striking out 20 Astros batters in a 2-0 win over Houston.

Indians manager Manny Acta made it clear yesterday that Kerry Wood will immediately reclaim ninth-inning when he returns from the disabled list, saying: “Whenever Kerry’s ready, he’ll close.” Wood has ...

In preparation for throwing out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday at Wrigley Field, Bears coach Matt Eberflus turned to an expert for advice. Former Chicago Cubs star pitcher Kerry Wood met with ...

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 15: Kerry Wood #39 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers in Game One of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on ...

In just his fifth career start, there was no indication that history would be on the horizon for Kerry Wood at Wrigley Field on May 6, 1998. Sure, there were plenty of lofty expectations for the right ...

1915 — As a pitcher for Boston, Babe Ruth had three hits, including his first major league home run when he connected off Jack Warhop of the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds. 1917 — Bob Groom of ...

Kerry Wood carries himself with the manner, somehow regal and humble in equal proportions, of someone who has known both glory and pain. You don't need to read his bio or glimpse the scars on his ...

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The Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees will play in Wrigley Field for the only the second time since the 1938 Word Series when they start a three-game series on Friday. Ryan Howard went 3 for 3 and ...