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Travis Wood | Starting Pitcher

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (26) / 2/6/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 175
Bats / Throws: Right / Left
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Travis Wood allowed three earned runs over seven innings Sunday as the Cubs fell to the Brewers.
Wood was only decent, which was a disappointment considering how well he has pitched this season and how poor the Mets' lineup is. Wood gave up five hits and two walks, watching his ERA rise from 2.03 to 2.24 and his WHIP from 0.92 to 0.93. He'll try for better next time out against the Reds. May 19 - 5:29 PM

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Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings Monday as the Cubs crushed the Rockies 9-1.

We expect nothing less from baseball's best pitcher. Wood is now 8-for-8 turning in quality starts this season. He has a favorable assignment coming up with the Reds next on the schedule.
May 13 - 11:35 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood held the Cardinals to one run over 6 2/3 innings Tuesday as the Cubs grabbed a 2-1 victory.

Yet another fine outing for the 26-year-old lefty, who now owns a 2.33 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings this season. Wood fanned eight Cardinals batters, allowing only five hits and two walks. The only real damage came on a solo blast from Allen Craig in the top of the second inning. Wood will try to keep it rolling next week against the Rockies.
May 7 - 11:00 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood limited the Marlins to two earned runs over six innings Saturday to earn his second victory.

Wood gave up two home runs -- including a first-inning bomb by Giancarlo Stanton -- but was otherwise solid. He yielded only three hits in all, striking out five batters against one walk. The 26-year-old left-hander has been a nice surprise in a disappointing start to the 2013 season for Chicago. He'll carry a 2-1 record, 2.25 ERA and 0.97 WHIP into his next scheduled outing against the Padres.
Apr 27 - 10:08 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood allowed two runs in 7 1/3 innings, but he took the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday.

Wood didn't deserve his fate on Tuesday, as his lineup was shut down by opposing starter Derek Holland. The lefty now has a 1.83 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through three starts and is garnering attention in mixed leagues. His next start, Sunday against a struggling Brewers lineup, could also offer a nice return.
Apr 16 - 11:30 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood allowed three runs -- two earned -- in 6 1/3 innings in the Cubs' win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

That's two straight quality starts for the 26-year-old. His second start wasn't as good as his first, but he was still good enough to deserve a better fate. The lefty now has a 1.46 ERA and 1.05 WHIP on the season. His mediocre strikeout numbers and, most likely, modest win total still relegates him to an NL-only option at this point. His next start will come against the Giants on Sunday.
Apr 10 - 12:04 AM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood tossed six scoreless innings Thursday in the Cubs' 3-2 victory over the Pirates.

Carlos Marmol nearly blew Wood's win in the ninth inning, but a game-ending double play prevented that. Wood allowed only one hit and two walks while striking out four. He will take on the Brewers next time out.
Apr 4 - 3:27 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood walked four and allowed four runs over four innings Monday against the Giants.

He also surrendered seven hits and struck out just one in the ugly outing. Wood had been pitching really well this spring before today's hiccup, so it's nothing to worry about. He'll open the year in the Cubs' rotation.
Mar 25 - 7:44 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood allowed one run and three hits in 6 1/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Astros.

Wood also had a two-run single. Given the lineup the Cubs used, Wood probably should have been batting sixth today. Unfortunately, while he left with a lead, that was blown by Shawn Camp in the eighth, leaving Wood 6-13 with a 4.27 ERA for the season. He should be the Cubs' fourth or fifth starter next year.
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 05:32:00 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood was lousy in Friday's loss in Arizona, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks in five innings.

Wood surrendered two home runs, including a two-run shot off the bat of Justin Upton. The non-quality outing was his third straight, and leaves him with a 6-13 through 25 starts. However, if Wood takes the ball for Wednesday's season finale, he'll do so the owner of a 4.39 ERA and 1.20 WHIP through 149 2/3 frames. Those numbers are probably better than the Cubs were hoping for.
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 01:05:00 AM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood pitched fairly well in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits over his five frames.

Wood also racked up seven strikeouts on the afternoon while walking two. He walked a run in to get the Cardinals on the board in the first inning, and they tacked on a pair in the third inning, only one of which was earned. He’s held his own in the Cubs’ rotation this season, compiling a 7-12 record, 4.23 ERA and 113/43 K/BB ratio in 144 2/3 innings. He’ll look to continue his strong month of September when he takes on the Diamondbacks in Arizona on Sunday.
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood dominated the historically bad Astros in Wednesday's 5-1 win, allowing just one run on four hits in 7 2/3 innings of work.

Wood struck out six and walked one in improving to 6-11. The quality start was his second straight, and fourth in five outings. Wood will get the Reds at home next Tuesday, where he'll be sporting a 4.23 ERA at first pitch.
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 11:42:00 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood was outstanding in Friday's victory over the Pirates, allowing only one hit and three walks over his six innings.

Wood punched out five during the masterful performance. Over eight starts since the beginning of August, he's posted a solid 3.51 ERA and 37/12 K/BB ratio over 48 2/3 innings. He'll look to continue his string of successes when he takes on the Astros in Houston on Wednesday.
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 10:49:00 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood turned in a decent performance in Sunday’s no-decision against the Giants, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings.

He struck out two and walked one in the game. Three straight RBI singles got the Giants on the board in the third inning, then they added another in the sixth on an RBI triple from Brandon Belt. Wood has struggled through his time in the Cubs’ rotation this season, posting a 4-11 record, 4.64 ERA and 86/39 K/BB ratio over 120 1/3 innings. He’ll attempt to turn things around when he takes on the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Friday.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 05:55:00 PM
Travis Wood - S - Cubs

Travis Wood pitched a solid game in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers, allowing three runs on five hits over seven innings of work.

Wood struck out four without issuing a walk on the evening. He also blasted a solo home run off Yovani Gallardo, providing the Cubs' only run in the game. Jeff Bianchi blasted a three-run homer in second inning, and that was the extent of the damage against Wood. He'll head into Sunday's home start against the Giants with an uninspiring 4-11 record and 4.71 ERA.
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 10:54:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Michael Bowden
7Hector Rondon
8Arodys Vizcaino