Travis Wood was pulled after allowing three runs over one inning Friday against the Cardinals.

The plan all along was for Wood to only pitch one inning so that he could reach 200 innings for the year. Unfortunately, his ERA jumped from 2.98 to 3.11 in the process. Still, there's a lot to like about what he's done this season. The 26-year-old southpaw has established himself as a solid building block for the Cubs and should be relevant in mixed leagues again in 2014.

Travis Wood is expected to only pitch one inning Friday against the Cardinals.

This will allow him to get to 200 innings for the season. Brooks Raley is expected to take over from there, so keep this in mind if you are counting on Wood in fantasy leagues.

Travis Wood tossed seven innings of one-run ball Saturday in the Cubs' 3-1 defeat of the Braves.

Wood was left with a no-decision because the Cubs' offense didn't break through until the bottom of the eighth. It was the 24th quality start of the season for Wood, which ranks him among the top six starting pitchers in that stat category this season. He'll try to put the cherry on top of the sundae next week in St. Louis.

Travis Wood scattered six hits in seven innings and combined with two relievers on a shutout of the Reds on Monday.

Wood finally has a win over his former team; he hadn't pitched badly, but he was 0-3 with a 3.67 ERA in four previous starts against the Reds this season. He struck out seven tonight to win for the second time in eight starts. Pedro Strop and Kevin Gregg went on to finish the 2-0 shutout.

Travis Wood allowed four runs over seven innings Monday in a loss to the Marlins.

All the damage came from the long ball, as he allowed a solo home run to Christian Yelich in the first inning and a three-run blast to opposing pitcher Henderson Alvarez in the second. Wood struck out three and walked two in the loss. He'll carry a 3.17 ERA into a start against the Brewers this weekend.

Travis Wood outdueled Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday, allowing just an unearned run over seven innings to beat the Dodgers.

Wood won for the first time in a month and sent Kershaw to his second loss since the All-Star break. If Wood can maintain his current 3.09 ERA, it'd be the lowest ERA for a Cubs starter (min. 162 IP) since Randy Wells came in at 3.05 in 2009.

Travis Wood allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings in Thursday's loss to the Nationals.

Wood gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out four. The southpaw served up a pair of home runs and has now allowed five over his last four starts after giving up nine over his first 21 outings. Though he's still mostly pitched well, Wood's ERA has slowly climbed up to 3.22 after he began the month with a 2.79 mark. He has a tough matchup on the road against the Dodgers next week.

Travis Wood surrendered four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Cardinals.

Wood was perfect through three, but Matt Carpenter led off the fourth inning with a double and Carlos Beltran promptly drove him in. Jon Jay then scored on an infield sac fly in the fifth inning that was botched by shortstop Starlin Castro and Yadier Molina launched a two-run homer in the sixth. Wood will carry a 3.13 ERA and 1.10 WHIP into his next start at home against the Nationals.

Travis Wood yielded two runs and four hits over eight innings in a loss to the Reds on Monday.

Wood has bounced back nicely in his last two starts, allowing four runs over 14 1/3 innings. Still, all he's gotten to show for it is a no-decision and a loss. He's now 0-4 with a 4.15 ERA in six starts against the Reds since they traded him to the Cubs prior to the 2012 season.

Travis Wood allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Phillies on Wednesday.

Wood gave up six hits and a walk in the game, striking out seven. He bounced back after lasting just 3 1/3 innings in his last start. He wasn't able to get the win, so Wood remained at 7-8 with a 3.04 ERA on the year. He'll face the Reds on Monday.

Travis Wood walked five and gave up five runs in 3 1/3 innings Friday in a loss to the Dodgers.

Wood has now walked nine in his last two starts after walking a total of 40 batters in his first 19 outings. He's definitely fading some, with just one quality start in four tries since the All-Star break, and worst of all, these early exits are costing him at-bats!

Travis Wood surrendered one run -- none earned -- on four hits over seven innings in a Sunday win over the Giants.

He struck out seven and walked four. Wood also played offensive star, going 2-for-3 with a solo homer (his third of the year) off Tim Lincecum in the fifth inning that represented the game's first run. Wood is batting an impressive .293/.326/.537 this season. He's also 7-7 with a 2.79 ERA.

Travis Wood allowed four runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings during Tuesday night's loss to the Diamondbacks.

He struck out two and walked a pair. Wood (6-7, 2.95 ERA) failed to go at least six innings for the second consecutive outing but just the third time this season. He's allowed 18 hits over his last two starts, but we lean toward forgiveness due to the opposition: St. Louis and Arizona.

Travis Wood allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in Sunday night's loss to the Cardinals.

He gave up 10 hits and three walks, but was able to limit the damage. Wood has been a quality start machine, as it's just the second time this season that he hasn't went at least six innings. He'll take a 2.79 ERA and 1.04 WHIP into the All-Star break.

Travis Wood allowed two runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings in a win against the Angels on Tuesday.

Wood's only mistake was a two-run homer by Albert Pujols. Otherwise he was stellar, giving up just four hits and two walks while striking out five. The All-Star now has a 2.69 ERA and 0.97 WHIP this season. His final start before the break comes Sunday night against the Cardinals.

Travis Wood will be available to pitch in next Tuesday's All-Star game.

Wood is scheduled to start on Sunday, but he's eligible to one inning if he wants. "It's going to be a side day [for Wood] anyway," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. "I've got no problem [with him] pitching one inning or 20 pitches, just the same as you'd pitch your side. He goes all out on his side days anyway."

Travis Wood held the Athletics scoreless over six innings but took a no-decision in Thursday's loss.

He yielded just three singles, walked one and struck out five. Cubs manager Dale Sveum elected to remove Wood because he was at 101 pitches, and the A's got on the board with the lone tally of the game in the seventh. Though just 5-6, Wood sports a nifty 2.69 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. He'll take on the Angels at home next.

Travis Wood yielded one run in six innings Friday in a loss to the Pirates.

Wood held the Pirates off the board until Russell Martin doubled in Jordy Mercer in his final inning of work. The southpaw gave up four hits and two walks while striking out six in the tough luck loss. Wood still owns a fine 2.65 ERA on the year, but with his fly ball tendencies, it's fair to expect his ERA to rise as he gets further into the summer. He'll get the Reds next week at home.

Travis Wood won't make his next start until Friday against the Pirates.

The Cubs are taking advantage of a couple off days to give Wood, who is on pace for a career-high 216 innings. ``It works out,'' said Cubs manager Dale Sveum, who added that Wood has no health issues. ``You're always going to try, when everything works out, to give somebody extra time off. It's a good time - two months into the season - to give him a little breather.''

Travis Wood surrendered five earned runs in 5 2/3 innings Saturday as the Cubs fell to the Reds.

Facing his former team, Wood yielded seven hits and three walks while throwing just 69 of his 115 pitches for strikes. It snapped a streak of nine straight quality starts for the left-hander. The regression could certainly continue in his next outing against the White Sox.