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A World Series-winning pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers retires from baseball
A pitcher with a great track record in MLB has decided to hang up his glove. Alex Wood, the left-hander who won the hearts of fans with his dedication and passion, has announced hi
Alex Wood, Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher, announces retirement after 12 Major League seasons
Alex Wood, the left-handed pitcher who played a significant role in ending the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ 29-year pennant drought, announced his retirement on Friday (August 8). The 34-year-old shared his decision through a heartfelt Instagram post, ending a remarkable 12-year career in Major League Baseball ( MLB ).
Former Dodgers All-Star Announces Immediate Retirement From Baseball
Wood, 34, retires with a 77-68 record and a 3.78 ERA in his career with the Atlanta Braves (2013-15), Dodgers (2015-18, 2020), Cincinnati Reds (2019), San Francisco Giants (2021-23) and Oakland A's (2024).
All-Star pitcher Alex Wood retires after 12 MLB seasons
Left-handed pitcher Alex Wood posted a long message on social media Friday announcing his retirement after 12 major league seasons that included a World Series title with the Dodgers in 2020.
Former All-Star LHP Alex Wood announces retirement after 12 seasons
All-Star left-hander Alex Wood announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Friday after 12 seasons.
Braves' 3.10 ERA pitcher announces retirement after 12 MLB seasons
On Friday, Alex Wood announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Wood came into professional baseball as a second-round pick by the Braves in 2012 out of the University of Georgia. He made his debut only 11 months later,
Alex Wood, Pitcher Who Helped Dodgers End Pennant Drought, Announces Retirement
"Even writing this, I can’t help but smile thinking about how much I still love the game after all this time." Wood, who pitched collegiately for Georgia, debuted with the Braves in 2013. Atlanta traded him to the Dodgers in '15 in a three-team trade after a solid start to his career.

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