HOUSTON — Framber Valdez is a groundball guru, always one pitch away from avoiding danger during tense situations. Since 2018 ...

The movement and velocity on Framber Valdez’s sinker are similar to last season, but in first four starts opponents are ...

One question that arose heading into the Astros’ 3-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday was, which early-season version of Framber ...

Valdez allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two in six innings Sunday versus the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

Now that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has finally inked a long-term extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, outfielder Kyle Tucker is ...

The timing could not have worked out any better for Astros manager Joe Espada, whose decision to drop first baseman Christian Walker in the batting order on Saturday paid immediate dividends.

The Houston Astros are off to a mediocre start to the 2025 season. Heading into Wednesday, the team is 12-11 and they sit in third place in the AL West division ...

Framber Valdez’s formula is evident. No qualified pitcher in the majors compiled a higher groundball rate over the past four seasons than the Houston Astros sinkerballer. His first four starts ...

A new trade idea has the Chicago Cubs acquiring Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez following Justin Steele's season-ending ...

Although the Astros managed to finally win two consecutive games and win the series against a tough team from San Diego this ...

Left-hander Framber Valdez (1-2, 4.91 ERA) is scheduled to start Sunday as the Astros pursue the series sweep. He allowed seven runs on 10 hits and one walk with three strikeouts over four innings ...