News: Astros SP Randy Wolf allowed two runs (one earned) and three hits in six strong innings Friday against the Cardinals. He left trailing 2-0, but was off the hook for the loss as Houston rallied for a 3-2 win. Wolf walked one and struck out one. He is winless in three starts.

Analysis: Wolf continues to be an inconsistent arm for the Astros since being acquired in late July. The Astros are just an average team, so consider Wolf nothing more than a low-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Wednesday against the Cubs

A nice bounce back effort from Wolf, who had fared poorly over his last two outings, allowing 10 earned runs in 10 innings. While he wasn't getting many swings and misses Friday he kept the ball out of the air, recording 13 of 18 outs via the ground ball. Don't get too excited though, as his next start will come at Wrigley against the Cubs, who have already torched him once this year.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (8-11, 4.86 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 29, against the St. Louis Cardinals.

News: Randy Wolf came into Sunday's game 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA against New York this season. He gave up four runs in six innings and got a no-decision.

Analysis: Wolf gets a home start in Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 25-31), but it comes against a potent Cardinals team that can tear into a left-hander with Albert Pujols, Ryan Ludwick and Troy Glaus. Consider him risky and best left for NL-only formats this week

A fair outing from Wolf, who was tagged for six runs over four frames in a loss to the Brewers last time out. Wolf is 2-1 with a 5.29 ERA over six starts with the Astros and is a risky option when he toes the rubber next against the Cardinals at Minute Maid Park.

An underwhelming performance from Wolf, who held the Giants to two earned runs over seven frames to nail the win last time out. The 31-year-old southpaw is now 2-1 with a 5.13 ERA over five starts with the Astros. He'll look to bounce back when he faces the Mets at Shea Stadium next.

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf gave up six earned runs and five hits in four innings Monday, Aug. 18, which was his shortest outing in five starts with the Astros. He also walked three and struck out five.

Randy Wolf surrendered six earned runs over just four innings Monday in the Astros' loss to the Brewers. Wolf drops to 11-8 after giving up five hits and three walks. He struck out five, but the Brewers took advantage of Wolf's shaky fourth inning and wound up with five runs in the frame. He takes a 4.81 ERA into this weekend's matchup against the Mets.

Krysten Oliphant, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros are 4-0 in games in which SP Randy Wolf starts.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (8-10, 4.56 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 18, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf did not allow a hit until the fourth inning Wednesday, Aug. 13, and improved to 2-0 in four starts since joining the team July 22.

Considering both of his free passes were of the intentional variety, Wolf's effort in this one should be viewed as truly impressive. The veteran southpaw has rebounded admirably from a very shaky stretch in July, as he's gone 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA over 18 frames this month. He's a viable option when he next toes the rubber, Aug. 18 on the road against the Brewers.

Randy Wolf allowed just two earned runs over seven innings as the Astros topped the Giants 6-2 on Wednesday night. Wolf wasn't spectacular, but he kept the Astros in the game by striking out three and limiting the Giants to six hits. He takes an 8-10 record and 4.56 ERA into next week's outing against the Brewers.

Randy Wolf saw his record go to 8-10, helping lead the Astros to a 6-2 win over San Francisco with a seven inning, six hit, two earned run performance.Wolf had been a solid fantasy contributor in the past, but he isn't consistent enough for owners to be able to depend on him at this point.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (7-10, 4.67 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the San Francisco Giants.

Randy Wolf wasn't at his best on Friday night but he still held the Reds to four runs in six innings as the Astros game back to win the game in extra innings.Wolf has made three starts for the Astros and owns one win, a 4.11 ERA and a poor 1.83 WHIP. Wolf just isn't someone to count on, though when he has the big curve working, he can rack up the strikeouts.

After posting an unsightly 7.27 ERA in July, Wolf's been significantly more effective to begin this month, compiling a 3.27 mark with a 13/5 K/BB ratio over 11 innings of work. The streaky southpaw is worth a look when he next takes the hill, Aug. 13 at home against a suspect Giants lineup.

MLB.com reports Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf (7-10, 4.60 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 8, against the Cincinnati Reds.

Houston Astros SP Randy Wolf pitched five shutout innings Sunday, Aug. 3, against the New York Mets, according to The Associated Press. He allowed six hits, walked three and struck out seven, improving to 7-10 on the season.

Randy Wolf held the Mets scoreless over five innings in his second start as an Astro to help the club to their first series sweep of the Mets since September 1993.Wolf walked three batters on the day with seven strikeouts, but it remains to be seen how effective he will be pitching in Houston as compared to pitcher friendly San Diego given his tendancy to allow fly balls.

News: Randy Wolf (7-10) won his home debut for the Astros, who have won six of their past seven games. Chris Sampson relieved Wolf for the sixth and set down the Mets in order, all on ground balls. Wolf, acquired in a July 22 trade with San Diego, threw 96 pitches, allowing six hits with seven strikeouts.

Analysis: Wolf is a sleeper in deeper leagues, especially if the offensively potent Astros can get hot and get him run support down the stretch. His matchup at Cincy in Fantasy Week 19 (Aug. 4-10) is a favorable one. Trust him in deeper leagues

An important start for Wolf, who had been touched for 13 earned runs in his last three starts, spanning 15 innings. He's probably ecstatic to be through a rocky July, during which he compiled an unsightly 7.27 ERA in five starts. With that in mind -- as well as his 6.60 ERA in road starts -- it would be wise to sit him when he toes the rubber next week in Cincinnati.

Randy Wolf struck out seven Mets while hurling five scoreless innings to record a win on Sunday. Wolf walked three and gave up six hits, so he was at 96 pitches after five innings and was thus pulled from the game. The Astros have won four games in a row to improve to 53-57.