Count Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer among those skeptical that teams should pursue Valdez. The two-time All-Star lefty ...

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 ...

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Royals prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros-Royals. The ...

Kansas City right-hander Michael Wacha (0-3, 4.15) has yet to make it out of the sixth inning in his five starts. He will get the ball for the Royals, who will seek to extend their winning streak to ...

Houston Astros (13-12, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (13-14, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (1-2, ...

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

The Houston Astros could look to cut ties with their ace, Framber Valdez, at some point this season if the price is right.

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.

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 in ...

Get Houston vs Kansas City baseball betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on April 26.

The Astros are favored away from home (-141) versus the Royals (+119). The Houston Astros will hand the ball to Framber Valdez (1-2, 4.50 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the ...