Astros trade for Randy Wolf

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from San Diego on Tuesday in exchange for minor leaguer Chad Reineke. Wolf, an NL All-Star in 2003, is 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 starts for the Padres this season. The 31-year-old is in his 10th season and will play for his fourth team. He previously played for Philadelphia (1999-2006) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007) before joining the Padres this season. The left-handed Wolf has a career record of 84-76 with a 4.30 lifetime ERA. He will start for Houston on Sunday at Milwaukee, the Astros said. Houston general manager Ed Wade was the Phillies' general manager from 1998-2005. ''I've known Randy since the day he signed his first professional contract,'' Wade said. ''I can say without hesitation that he brings every quality that you'd want in a member of your team,... [read full story]