Randy Wolf SP FA Sat 9/22/12 5:26 PM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Randy Wolf pitched decently in his second start as a member of the Orioles, allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings in a no-decision against the Red Sox on Saturday.
Wolf also walked two and struck out two in the game. The Orioles literally pulled Wolf from the scrap heap last month, and he's come in to go 2-0 despite a 5.28 ERA in his five appearances (two starts). It's unlikely that he'll draw another start in the Orioles rotation the remainder of the season.
Randy Wolf SP FA Sat 9/15/12 6:36 PM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Randy Wolf has been named the Orioles' starter for Sunday's game against the Athletics in Oakland.
It will be his first start with his new club, and first overall since August 19 with the Brewers. He owns an underwhelming 5-10 record, 5.69 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 148 2/3 innings on the season.
Randy Wolf SP FA Fri 8/31/12 8:34 AM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Orioles signed LHP Randy Wolf to a one-year contract.
Wolf will make the veteran minimum while pitching in a bullpen role for the Orioles, though it's possible he could get a chance to start down the line. The veteran left-hander was released by the Brewers after posting a 5.69 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 96/45 K/BB ratio across 142 1/3 innings.
Randy Wolf SP FA Tue 8/28/12 5:01 PM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that Randy Wolf could be used as a starter or reliever.
Brian Matusz is the lone southpaw in the Orioles' bullpen right now and he's hardly established as a lefty specialist, so relief might be the logical spot for Wolf. The 37-year-old has really struggled this season in general, but he has held left-handed batters to a .235/.306/.402 batting line for his career. The Orioles are expected to officially sign him within the next 24 hours.
Randy Wolf SP FA Sat 8/25/12 2:47 PM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
According to MLB Network's Peter Gammons, "several teams" have expressed interest in free agent Randy Wolf.
Gammons specifically mentions an AL East contender as having interest. Wolf, who was released by the Brewers earlier this week, holds a 5.69 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 142-plus innings (24 starts) this season. He would count for a prorated share of the veteran minimum if signed to a major league contract.
Randy Wolf SP FA Wed 8/22/12 10:47 AM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Brewers released LHP Randy Wolf.
And on his 36th birthday, no less. The Brewers were recently considering removing Wolf from the rotation, as Shaun Marcum (elbow) is expected to be activated from the disabled list soon and Wily Peralta and Tyler Thornburg are expected to get looks in the starting rotation down the stretch, but the veteran southpaw is now free to seek opportunities elsewhere. Wolf, an impending free agent, has an ugly 5.69 ERA and 96/45 K/BB ratio over 142 1/3 innings this season.
Randy Wolf SP FA Mon 8/20/12 8:55 PM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Randy Wolf could be removed from the rotation when Shaun Marcum (elbow) returns later this week.
Roenicke said that, "right now," the team plans on keeping Wolf in the rotation, but he added that is "will be something we talk about." The Brewers also have Mike Fiers, Mark Rogers and Marco Estrada nearing their innings limits, so there are a lot of decisions that need to be made. Wolf, who is making $9.5 million this season, holds a 5.69 ERA and 1.57 WHIP on the season.
Randy Wolf SP FA Sun 8/19/12 5:19 PM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Randy Wolf pitched seven shaky innings in Sunday's loss to the Phillies, allowing five runs on 10 hits and two walks.
Wolf struck out four in falling to 3-10. He allowed a two-run homer to Michael Martinez in the second, and three-run double against Domonic Brown in the third. Wolf has now been quality in just three of his seven outings since the All-Star break, and is the owner of a 5.69 ERA and 1.57 WHIP on the season. The Brewers are highly unlikely to exercise his $10 million 2013 club option.
Randy Wolf SP FA Tue 8/14/12 11:50 PM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Randy Wolf was blasted in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies, giving up six runs on 10 hits over five innings.
He struck out one, walked one and coughed up a homer. Most of the damage came in the first inning, where the Rockies pushed four runs across. Wolf has been ineffective for most of the season, registering a 3-9 record and 5.65 ERA. With the Brewers out of contention, it would be wise to end the Wolf-ian experiment and see what a prized young arm could do in a sustained look.
Randy Wolf SP FA Sat 8/4/12 12:16 AM
Randy Wolf
SP FA
Randy Wolf was hit hard in Friday's loss to the Cardinals, giving up five runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings.
Wolf struck out two and walked one in the game. He got the Brewers off to a nice start with a two-run single in the second inning, but was unable to shut down the Cardinals to protect it. Most of the damage came in the fourth inning where the Cards used five hits and a walk to push four runs across. Wolf has been ineffective for most of the season, registering a 3-8 record and 5.57 ERA. With the Brewers likely out of contention, it may be wise to end the Randy Wolf experiment and see what one of their prized young arms can do in a sustained look. As it stands, he'll take on the Reds at home on Wednesday.