The Houston Astros are in the middle of a very strong season so far. A huge reason for their success is their two staff aces ...

The Astros signed Valdez earlier this year to a $12.1 million contract, avoiding arbitration. He was impressive last season for Houston, where he had a 3.45 ERA in 198.0 innings during his 31 starts.

One of the largest issues for the Houston Astros in 2025 has been their plethora of injuries to the starting rotation. While Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown have been great, the rest of their rotation ...

The injury could be more than meets the eye despite his stellar performance throughout 2024. Valdez is not a full fade given the vague nature of this elbow injury and his fringe-elite status yet ...

Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown have kept the Astros atop the AL West, even as the rest of the rotation and offense battle ...

Framber Valdez just missed his second career no-hitter, barely a year after his first. ... While Verlander is close to returning from a neck injury, Valdez is showing top-of-the-rotation form.

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 ...

Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and Framber Valdez tossed six shutout innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2 ...

Framber Valdez tossed eight innings to give the Astros' bullpen a much needed rest and lead Houston to a Game 5 win over the Red Sox. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX 🏀⚽️ ...

Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes, and Framber Valdez should all be on the All-Star team, representing the Astros this season.