Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's return 'very possible' on road trip: Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez, who hasn't pitched since April 2 ...
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Houston Astros storm back in series finale vs. Texas Rangers: After a rough debut from Blair Henley, the Astros' bullpen held the line and the offense erupted to ...
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Astros' Justin Verlander injury update: Second rehab start coming: The Astros' Justin Verlander has had the start of his season delayed by a shoulder issue that ...
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Who’s really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell.: MLB and its history are dotted with men who played out of their natural handedness ...
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez throws bullpen session: Astros starter Framber Valdez threw about 30 pitches in his first session off the mound since he was ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez placed on injured list with elbow issue: The Houston Astros will be without Framber Valdez for at least the next two weeks after ...
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Framber Valdez felt soreness in left elbow and is now in Houston visiting team doctors, Joe Espada announced.
Houston Astros: Option J.P. France to Triple-A Sugar Land: The move presumably clears a roster and rotation spot for Framber Valdez, who is expected to return ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez to return from IL on Sunday: The starter was was placed on the IL with inflammation in his pitching elbow on April 9.
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What’s going on with the Houston Astros? And can they turn it around before it's too late?
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Astros set rotation for series vs. Cubs without Framber Valdez: Framber Valdez had been considered a possibility to return for the Houston Astros' series in ...
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Houston Astros' Justin Verlander could make return this weekend: Astros starter Justin Verlander appears on track to make his season debut this weekend in a ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez says elbow feels 'a lot better': The lefty landed on the 15-day IL on April 9 with what the Astros termed as inflammation in his ...
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Houston Astros: Spencer Arrighetti to debut Wednesday against Royals: As the Houston Astros deal with a rash of injuries, they are calling up top pitching ...
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Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson talks about Astros, role he has with team: Reggie Jackson says he left the Yankees because he no longer had any input on the team's ...
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Houston Astros: Seth Martinez's relief pivotal in comeback win: Seth Martinez, Brandon Bielak, Tayler Scott and Bryan Abreu ate up 8⅔ innings to secure the ...
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Houston Astros GM Dana Brown: 'The sky's not falling': The Astros entered Monday ranked 22nd in the majors in runs scored per game and 28th in bullpen ERA after ...
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Houston Astros: One out from being blanked, Jays rally in 9th: Jose Altuve's solo homer looked like it would be enough until Toronto's Davis Schneider hit a ...
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Houston Astros: Ronel Blanco's winding road to no-hitter: Ronel Blanco was a long shot to make the Astros’ roster. In the span of six days ...
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Quick Glance: Astros-Pitcher Ronel Blanco throws No-Hitter against Blue Jays
- Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco threw the first no-hitter of the MLB season, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays while allowing only two walks.
- Blanco delivered an impressive performance in just his eighth MLB start, allowing only two walks until two outs in the ninth inning before sealing the game.
- The 30-year-old Blanco heavily relied on his changeup, which played a crucial role in his success, and he was supported by solid defense and strong team assistance from the Astros.
- This no-hitter marks the 17th in Astros history and the 323rd overall in MLB history, highlighting Blanco's achievement alongside other Astros pitchers who have also delivered no-hitters in recent years.
Houston Astros: Framber Valdez uses PitchCom in spring debut: Astros starter Framber Valdez wore a PitchCom transmitter Friday and intends to try calling some of ...
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Houston Astros: Debut as manager not what Joe Espada scripted: The new skipper, whose pitchers issued nine walks in a loss to the Yankees, learned quickly how ...
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Astros contracts: Can Houston keep stars from hitting free agency?: Now that Jose Altuve's contract is done, Houston must turn its attention to the likes of Alex ...
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Houston Astros: Catcher Yainer Diaz gets a full plate in 2024: The second-year big leaguer is an offensive upgrade, but just as important will be how he adapts ...
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Houston Astros Opening Day Street Fest: What to know: The Astros will celebrate the official return of baseball season with Opening Day Street Fest beginning at ...
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Astros' Framber Valdez: Pitcher gives back control of PitchCom: Valdez briefly tried calling his own pitches with the PitchCom device, but he and manager Joe ...
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MLB Extension Week, Part 2: How much for Framber Valdez and other pitchers in arbitration?
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander throws bullpen session: Justin Verlander threw about 15 pitches off the mound, providing a sign his shoulder is feeling better.
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MLB Network's Top 100 rankings: Astros lead AL in players on list: The Astros have seven players on MLB Network's ranking of the Top 100 players in baseball ...
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Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker open to talk of contract extension: The right fielder, who placed fifth in last season's MVP voting, remains under club control for ...
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Houston Astros avoid arbitration with Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez: Thursday marked the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree to salaries ...
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Houston Astros: How team will contend in 2024 even with new manager: Key starters and most of regular lineup are in place for Astros to contend for 2024 title ...
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The Houston Astros couldn’t outrun Dusty Baker forever: The Houston manager was hardly the only reason the defending champs spit it, but he didn’t help
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Houston Astros fall short in ALCS Game 2 loss to Texas Rangers: The Rangers handed the Astros another loss and took a 2-0 lead in this best-of-seven ALCS by ...
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Quick Glance: Astros Bryan Abreu Suspension: MLB Extends Ban to 2024 Regular Season
- Astros reliever Bryan Abreu's two-game suspension for intentionally hitting Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia with a pitch was upheld by an arbitrator and will be served at the start of the 2024 regular season, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.
- The decision allowed Abreu to be available for Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday and meant he would not serve his suspension in the World Series if the Astros advanced.
- MLB disciplined Abreu for intentionally throwing at Garcia.
- Garcia later hit a ninth-inning grand slam off Ryne Stanek, leading to the Rangers' 9-2 win.
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez had this to say after his Game 2 start against the Texas Rangers
Rangers OF Evan Carter not in ALCS Game 6 starting lineup vs. HOU: With Houston starting lefty Framber Valdez, manager Bruce Bochy is reverting to his typical ...
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Twins beat Astros 6-2 as Carlos Correa, Pablo López dominate and dazzle in ALDS Game 2
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Houston Astros drop ALDS Game 2 to Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins: With the loss, the Astros split the first two games of this best-of-five ALDS at home before ...
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander is American League Player of the Week: After a pair of strong starts to close the regular season, Astros ace Justin Verlander ...
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Houston Astros to start Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez vs. Twins: Astros manager Dusty Baker didn't name a starter for Game 3 of the ALDS ...
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Houston Astros: Rotation set for critical Seattle series: Justin Verlander will start the opener for Houston against the Mariners, followed by Cristian Javier ...
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Bryan Abreu gives Astros boost against Twins: HOUSTON -- While ace Justin Verlander worked six shutout innings and closer Ryan Pressly retired the side in order ...
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Quick Glance: Bryan Abreu: Astros' Crucial Contribution to Victory
- Bryan Abreu escaped a difficult situation in the seventh inning and also pitched the eighth inning to help the Astros secure the win in the series.
- He is not the most well-known Abreu on the Astros' roster.
- According to Astros closer Ryan Pressly, who followed Abreu with a perfect ninth inning for his seventh save in the past two postseasons, he goes out there day in and day out.
- He's probably one of the best relievers in the game right now. To be precise, it's 28 consecutive scoreless innings for the 26-year-old Abreu, since he last gave up a run on July 15 in Anaheim.
KC Royals open weekend series in Houston with win over Astros. Big 1st inning set tone
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Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez says team must 'flip that switch': With eight games left, Houston has fallen out of first in the AL West and is currently the last ...
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Quick Glance: Houston Astros need to flip the switch
- With only eight games remaining, Houston has slipped from the top spot in the AL West and currently holds the last wild-card position.
- Friday's game marked Houston's seventh loss in their last 10 games.
- Yordan Alvarez has a batting average of 7-for-34.
- Alvarez emphasized the need to flip the switch and enter playoff mode.
An Astros-Phillies World Series rematch? Three reasons to hope, three reasons to fear
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Quick Glance: Diamondbacks Shock Phillies in Game 7, Advance to World Series
- Corbin Carroll goes 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs to lead the Diamondbacks to victory in Game 7 of the NLCS.
- Diamondbacks reach the World Series for the first time in 22 years.
- Bryce Harper and the Phillies left to question how they let another World Series trip slip away.
- Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel celebrates the final out in the ninth inning of Game 7 against the Phillies.
Cole Ragans, Royals shut down Astros in 7-5 win: Cole Ragans produced his seventh quality start since being acquired by the Kansas City Royals ...
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Astros bounce back to end Royals' four-game win streak: Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers each belted solo home runs and Framber Valdez gave up one unearned run in ...
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Quick Glance: Astros end Royals' Four-Game Win Streak
- Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers each hit solo home runs while Framber Valdez allows one unearned run in seven innings as the Houston Astros defeat the Kansas City Royals 7-1.
- The Astros (84-66) salvage the final game of the series after dropping the first two, and the Royals (48-102) see their four-game winning streak end.
- Royals starter Jordan Lyles (4-17) is tagged for four runs on six hits in six innings.
- Meyers puts Houston ahead 3-1 in the fourth inning with a solo home run, his 10th of the year.
Tigers rookie Parker Meadows belts three-run, walk-off homer to beat Astros: Rookie Parker Meadowns hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to ...
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Quick Glance: Tigers Rookie Meadows Delivers Decisive Homerun to Defeat Astros
- Meadows notes, 'I know, she's still crying.'
- Hinch explains, 'We couldn't get him off the ground,' referring to the 13 ground-ball outs Valdez induced with his sinking bowling ball.
- I went straight to him and said, 'Listen, we're not taking any chances.'
- Tests were conducted after the game and Hinch had no further information.
Houston Astros take series finale in Seattle for season's biggest win: In their biggest regular-season game in nearly a decade, the Astros got key contributions ...
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On the way to a 2-0 series lead, Rangers hitting coach Tim Hyers borrowed the approach of the 2018 Red Sox
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Recap of Houston Astros-Texas Rangers meetings in 2023 regular season: The Astros won the season series from the Rangers 9-4, and there were some fun meetings ...
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Houston Astros' Jose Altvuve named AL Player of the Week: The second baseman, who is closing in on 2,000 career hits, won the honor for the fourth time in his ...
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Houston Astros: Bats erupt early to cap sweep of Boston Red Sox: The Astros' bats capped a stellar August with another barrage, helping Houston complete a series ...
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez throws season's third no-hitter: The Houston Astros' Framber Valdez threw the season's third no-hitter, blanking the Cleveland ...
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Quick Glance: Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians
- Valdez achieves the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history with a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
- Valdez allows only one baserunner and survives the minimum thanks to a double play in the fifth inning.
- The no-hitter is the third this season in the MLB.
- Valdez has a strong start with six strikeouts, retiring the first 12 batters.
Watching the Houston Astros lose with my future husband: An essay: The Astros' recent losing skid tested the sanity of Chronicle reporter Sarah Smith's fiance ...
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Julio Rodriguez sets MLB record as Mariners club Astros: Julio Rodriguez established a major league record for hits over four games while the Seattle Mariners ...
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Houston Astros podcast: Who can team turn to as No. 3 starter?: Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer discuss the Astros' potential No. 3 starters if they make the ...
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Astros edge O's on Kyle Tucker's grand slam: Kyle Tucker's ninth-inning grand slam lifted the visiting Houston Astros to a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles on ...
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Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker hits 3 homers in win over Oakland A's: Kyle Tucker’s three-homer game was the first by an Astro since Yordan Alvarez hit three ...
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Houston Astros: Tempers boil over, benches clear in finale vs. Rangers: Tempers boiled over during the fifth inning of the Astros' series finale against the ...
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Framber Valdez, staked to an early lead Wednesday, lost control and didn't make it out of the fourth inning during the Astros' loss to the Rangers. Show more
After being hit by a pitch, Marcus Semien had some words for Framber Valdez after hitting a 2- run home run
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Astros’ Framber Valdez Says He ‘Wouldn’t Pitch’ in All-Star Game If He’s Not AL Starter
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Astros' Framber Valdez goes back to work vs. Angels: Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has dominated the Los Angeles Angels in his two previous starts ...
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Quick Glance: Angels win against Astros thanks to 10th-inning error
- Trey Cabbage scored a run in the 10th inning due to a throwing error, securing a 13-12 win for the Los Angeles Angels against the Houston Astros.
- Los Angeles starter Reid Detmers allowed four runs and five hits in six innings, with six strikeouts and three walks.
- Rengifo hit a three-run homer in the second inning, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead.
- Martin Maldonado's two-run double in the fourth inning gave Houston a 4-3 lead.
Astros' pitching questions deepen after late collapse, walk-off loss to Angels: The Astros blew a three-run lead, but Houston's pitching staff is still its ...
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Houston Astros: Hunter Brown back in rotation against Seattle: After a brief time in bullpen, Hunter Brown will start on Friday. Dusty Baker says José Urquidy is ...
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Framber Valdez made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Astros lefthander to throw a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory over Cleveland at Minute Maid Park ... Show more
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Houston Astros: Michael Brantley temporarily shut down in rehab bid: The Astros are having Michael Brantley temporarily shut down from baseball activities for a ...
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Framber Valdez made Astros history last week, and the league-wide recognition came Monday. Valdez was named American League Player of the Week after throwing ... Show more
What a day for the reigning champs!
2pm CT: Acquire Justin Verlander (🎥 @mlb)
9:20pm CT: Framber Valdez throws a complete game no-hitter
Houston Astros: Cardinals take 'good approach' against Framber Valdez: The Cardinals got to Framber Valdez for season highs in hits and runs allowed Tuesday ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez is just what team needed: Framber Valdez has become the starter the Astros can rely on when they need to stop a streak
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Biggest takeaways from an Astros road trip that didn't go well: The Astros went 2-5 on their road trip through Cleveland and Toronto before finally getting a day ...
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Houston Astros injury report: Jeremy Peña out Sunday vs. Angels: Dusty Baker said Jeremy Peña was “a little sore” Sunday and the Astros, who are off Monday ...
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Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez exits start with calf cramp: Astros starter Framber Valdez said he had “felt a little pull … in my left leg” when he threw a ...
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Houston Astros: Jeremy Peña returns to lineup against Rockies: The Astros shortstop missed the four-game series in Arlington and Tuesday’s series opener against ...
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Houston Astros: In an up-and-down season, trade deadline awaits: Houston's chances of repeating as World Series champions will hinge on team adds at trade ...
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Astros ace scratched for Sunday due to sprained ankle: The Houston Astros have seen a great deal of upheaval in their rotation throughout the season ...
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