Testing reveals partial tear in Wood's rotator cuff  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood has a partial tear in his right rotator cuff and will be out at least four weeks.  —  Wood underwent an arthrogram at Northwest Memorial Hospital on Friday, and the exam revealed the tear.

Florida Marlins: Cabrera takes his lumps, then gets the boot  —  NEW YORK — Miguel Cabrera's comments weren't directed at third-base umpire Charlie Reliford, yet they perturbed the 16-year veteran enough to eject the Marlins' All-Star.  —  It started in the ninth inning of Saturday's opener …

Baker disputes rift on coaching staff  —  MILWAUKEE — Cubs manager Dusty Baker disputed a Tribune article that said his staff is composed of Baker's "handpicked" coaches and coaches general manager Jim Hendry has chosen.  —  Baker said Saturday they are all "my coaches."

Let the debate begin  —  The MVP of the American League last season, according to the voters, was the third baseman for the Yankees.  The MVP of New York for the first half of this season - and maybe the National League by October - is the third baseman for the Mets.

OH, HENRY!  GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION  —  July 8, 2006 — Five years ago, Henry Owens was a catcher on a lightly regarded college team, dreaming of being a doctor, not a Major League Baseball player.  —  A year ago, he was toiling in Single-A, learning his new trade as a pitcher.

Reyes learns new lesson  —  HOUSTON — The education of Anthony Reyes continued Saturday.  The lessons came in an instructive, "unforgettable" five-inning no-decision against future Hall of Famer Roger Clemens.  —  "I think it's going well," Reyes said.  "I'm learning hitters, learning swings and learning how to call games.

Move it on over in clubhouse doghouse  —  Morgan Ensberg and Brad Lidge surely never thought it would  —  be like this.  Failing in crucial situations.  Boos ringing in their ears.  —  Uncertainty that they'll ever again be what they once were.  —  "Whenever you start feeling too cocky …

Padres ask Hensley to close first half  —  San Diego (47-40) at Washington (38-51), 10:05 a.m. PT  —  The Padres enter Sunday's series and first-half finale with Washington atop the National League West and will look to right-hander Clay Hensley to keep them there as they enter the All-Star break.

Pitchers deliver comedy to pre-game show  —  If you've been watching the Marlins' telecasts on Fox Sports Net, you know some of the best action this season has been happening off the field, courtesy of pitchers Josh Johnson and Logan Kensing.  —  "They're kind of like Beavis & Butt-Head tour the country …

Lowe's early struggles too much for LA  —  Starter gives up seven runs; Dodgers' comeback falls short  —  LOS ANGELES — For the third straight start, Derek Lowe could not go past the fifth-inning mark.  And in the first inning in Saturday's 11-7 loss to the Giants, it seemed like he couldn't get anything past the Giants' batters.

Notes: Bullpen finding the groove  —  Relievers contributing from front to back of 'pen  —  DENVER — Friday night's 4-3 victory over the Rockies belonged to the bullpen.  Five Arizona relievers came in the game beginning in the fifth inning, shutting down the Rockies, and preserving a one-run lead on three hits through five innings.

Drafting a lineup from June pickings  —  All indications point to catcher Chris Iannetta being the next homegrown player to step in and fill a position in the Colorado Rockies lineup.  —  The 2004 fourth-round Rockies draft pick has become the everyday catcher for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in his third professional season.

Pelfrey Looks Imposing, Even if His Debut Is Not  —  Mike Pelfrey tried to appear casual as he peeked at the different doorways on his short stroll to the Mets' clubhouse from the parking lot beyond right field.  Sooner or later, one of the doors on his left would be the right one …

With Wang in Control, Yankees Win Fourth in a Row  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 8 — For Jorge Posada, the most challenging part of Saturday's game was catching Carl Crawford on a stolen-base attempt in the first inning.  Calling pitches for the Yankees' starter, Chien-Ming Wang, was simple.