Astros’ Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians
Framber Valdez allowed one walk, and had that runner erased on a double-play in a dominant effort against the Guardians.
Houston Astros Win World Series
Dogged by criticism that they could not win without sign-stealing, Houston beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to complete a nearly perfect postseason.
‘These Guys Are Nasty’: Houston Thrives With Unexpected Stars
Cristian Javier and Framber Valdez were never top prospects, but Houston’s Dominican starters are part of a superb group of Astros pitchers starring in the World Series.
World Series: Astros Framber Valdez Gets Over Failures in Game 2 Win
Houston’s Framber Valdez flamed out in last year’s World Series but he learned from those mistakes and dominated the Phillies in a crucial Game 2 win.
World Series: Framber Valdez and Astros Even Series With Game 2 Win
Houston set the tone against Philadelphia with three straight hits to start the game, giving Framber Valdez and the Astros bullpen all the support they needed for a big win at home.
ALCS: Alex Bregman’s Homer Gives Astros Win Over Yankees in Game 2
A three-run homer by Alex Bregman was all the scoring Houston needed to support Framber Valdez and the Astros improved to 5-0 this postseason.
Another Big Blast From Alvarez Gives Astros a Commanding Lead
For the second straight game, a Yordan Alvarez home run turned a late deficit into a lead as this division series heads to Seattle with Houston cruising.
Smell Good, Play Good? MLB Players Douse Themselves in Cologne
Baseball is full of traditions and superstitions. For numerous players, a heavy dose of cologne or women’s perfume is the unlikeliest of performance enhancers.