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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Notes: Opportunities fewer for Gutierrez  —  Blake's hurt, but Choo taking some at-bats away this time  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Franklin Gutierrez's first stint with the Indians this season ended just as it was heating up.  —  The 23-year-old outfielder, filling in for an injured Casey Blake …

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.