Cubs trade Perez to Detroit for Robinson  —  The Chicago Cubs today traded infielder Neifi Perez to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for the Tigers' third-round selection from the 2005 First-Year Player Draft, catcher Chris Robinson.  —  Robinson, 22, was named to the Florida State League All-Star Game …

Red Sox Notebook: Pitching woes disarming  —  BOSTON — After using Kyle Snyder in relief for 1 2/3 innings yesterday, the Red Sox are officially without a starting pitcher for their road-trip opener Tuesday night at Anaheim.  —  Snyder was set to open the trip, but instead, the Sox will probably go with lefty Kason Gabbard.

Dumb luck?  Rookie finally hitting  —  Anderson's swagger, sense of humor guide him to success after woeful start  —  As a close friend, Brandon McCarthy had a unique view of the desolation that should have left Brian Anderson depressed and despondent.  —  "For a lot of people, it would have dragged them under," McCarthy said.

Notes: Pirates rest Gorzelanny  —  Rookie southpaw's stiffness prompts bump to Thursday  —  CINCINNATI — The Pirates have decided to push rookie Tom Gorzelanny's next scheduled start back from Monday in Atlanta against the Braves until Thursday against the Astros at PNC Park.

Notes: Trade reflects attitude change  —  PHILADELPHIA — The trade that brought the Mariners' Jamie Moyer to the Phillies late Saturday night had a bit of a double meaning.  —  On the surface, the Phillies acquired a third lefty for their rotation — one who has 211 career wins.

Tom may have a blood clot  —  Lefty's season is in jeopardy  —  Tom Glavine's health and his season are in jeopardy, a potentially crushing blow to the pitcher as well as to the Mets' World Series ambitions, the Daily News has learned.  Sources said the southpaw has experienced coldness …

Getting that sinking feeling  —  The Red Sox brass set sail on John Henry's big boat last night.  The owner held a party to celebrate the engagement of his star general manager, Theo Epstein.  Nice gesture.  Toasts all around, no doubt.  A three-hour tour.

A's Place RHP Huston Street on 15-Day Disabled List  —  LHP Ron Flores Recalled from Triple-A Sacramento  —  OAKLAND — The Oakland A's today placed right-handed pitcher Huston Street on the 15-day Disabled List retroactive to August 19 with a strained right groin.

Mets acquire Mota from Indians  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Three years after Guillermo Mota brawled with the Mets, the reliever was traded to New York by the Cleveland Indians on Sunday for a player to be named.  —  Mike Piazza charged the mound after Mota hit him with a pitch on March 12, 2003.

Mulder returns this week  —  CHICAGO — Lefthander Mark Mulder will end a two-month stay on the disabled list Wednesday when he moves from a series of rehab starts to a confrontation with the New York Mets at Shea Stadium, the club confirmed Saturday.  —  "I'm ready to get back out there," Mulder said.