HOUSTON — There is a new tradition before each of Framber Valdez’s starts inside Minute Maid Park. After the Houston Astros’ starting lineup is announced, a camera will pan to Valdez as The ...

Astros starter Framber Valdez was one out away from completing a no-hitter on Tuesday night when every pitcher’s worst nightmare came true. Valdez threw an 85 mph slider that Rangers shortstop ...

The Houston Astros' Framber Valdez threw the season's third no-hitter, blanking the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night.

Astros' Framber Valdez: Another dominant performanceValdez (7-4) recorded the win Thursday against the White Sox after giving up two runs on seven hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out ...

HOUSTON — After another home run in a miserable stretch filled with them, Framber Valdez turned back toward the pitcher’s mound and lit a fuse. His next pitch struck Seattle Mariners shortstop ...

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Astros history, becoming the first Astros lefty to do so.

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will be placed on the IL with left elbow soreness, manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday (via the Athletic). Valdez was scratched from Monday's scheduled ...

Framber Valdez recorded a season-high 12 strikeouts while leading the Houston Astros to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday.

Framber Valdez tossed his first career no-hitter and faced the minimum 27 batters as the Houston Astros made a pair of third-inning runs stand in a 2-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland ...

Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros reacts against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on September 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Deploying the cutter can help Astros starter Framber Valdez, who has also upped his changeup usage this season, keep hitters off his sinker and curveball.

The Astros have won 13 of the 14 games Valdez has started since he reintroduced his hair extensions.