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Astros open to trading 3-time All-Star?

The Houston Astros are reportedly open to the idea of trading a couple of its longtime stars. The Astros are fielding multiple trade inquiries on outfielder Kyle Tucker, according to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome. Tucker is a three-time All-Star …

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ESPN made big mistake with Framber Valdez’s no-hitter attempt

Somebody at ESPN apparently jumped the gun with Framber Valdez. The Houston Astros lefty Valdez very nearly threw a no-hitter on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers before losing it with two outs in the ninth inning. Almost everybody was …

Astros pitcher Framber Valdez looking frustrated after losing his no-hitter against Corey Seager

Corey Seager spoils Astros pitcher’s no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was so close, yet so far. Valdez was one out away from a no-hitter Tuesday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The two-time All-Star had a chance for the final out against …

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Astros reveal another top starting pitcher is facing elbow concerns

Another top pitcher is dealing with concerns regarding his elbow, though his team appears to believe that the situation is not serious. Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez was scratched from his scheduled Monday start hours before the game. Manager …

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Report: Astros do not plan to move All-Star trade candidate

The Houston Astros would do anything to improve (but they won’t do that). Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports wrote in his column Sunday that the Houston Astros do not plan to move All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez this winter. But …

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Framber Valdez made interesting change after getting hit hard in Game 2

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez made an emergency change after a disastrous start to Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. Valdez gave up four runs in the first 16 pitches of the first inning of Game 2, with his own throwing error …

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Framber Valdez makes history for Astros with no-hitter

On a day when the Houston Astros got a big boost off the field, Framber Valdez matched the excitment with his pitching on the field. Valdez pitched a no-hitter in his Astros’ 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. The no-hitter …

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Even Kyle Schwarber thought Framber Valdez struck him out in Game 6

Home plate umpire Lance Barksdale had a somewhat embarrassing moment to start Game 6 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros on Saturday night. Kyle Schwarber led off the game for the Phillies against Valdez. He …

Pedro Martinez does a rosin demonstration

Pedro Martinez explains what Framber Valdez was doing during Game 2

Framber Valdez threw a gem to lead the Houston Astros to a win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, but some of his actions while on the mound led to another round of cheating suspicions. One Hall of Fame …

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Framber Valdez addresses video of his alleged cheating

Framber Valdez threw a gem in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, and he faced allegations of cheating from fans. The Houston Astros southpaw allowed just one run over 6.1 innings while striking out nine for the win in a 5-2 victory over …

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Astros star responds to boos for team at All-Star Game

One Houston Astros player had something to say after being serenaded by the boo-birds at the All-Star Game. Astros All-Star pitcher Framber Valdez offered a response on Tuesday after he and his teammates got a chilly reception from the Dodger Stadium …

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Video: Yandy Diaz has words with Astros players after drawing walk

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz seemed to lose his cool a bit during Game 6 of the ALCS at a very bizarre time. With a man on and a man out and the Rays trailing by 4 in the 6th, Diaz laid off on a 3-2 breaking ball from Houston pitcher …

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