Astros host Rangers, aim to build on McCullers Jr.'s strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Lance McCullersSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRAMBER VALDEZ #59 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
15-7 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
2.91 ERA
15-7 W-L
1.11 WHIP
2.91 ERA
Gibson throws 4-hitter as Rangers edge Astros 1-0
Kyle Gibson threw a four-hitter and Joey Gallo hit a ground-rule RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Texas Rangers over the Houston Astros 1-0 on Wednesday nig...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hit hard in no-decision Valdez did not factor in the decision against the Dodgers on Saturday, pitching five innings and allowing five runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven.
Impact Valdez gave up only five hits in his five innings, but two of those left the yard and another went for a triple. It was the first time this season the 26-year-old has given up multiple homers in a game -- he entered the contest having yielded only three long balls over 52.1 innings. On a more positive note, Valdez struck out seven after tying a season low with only two whiffs in his previous start. The southpaw has pitched at least five innings in each of his last eight contests and now holds a 4.08 ERA on the season. His next start will come at home against Arizona on Friday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans
Alex Bregman singled in the go-ahead run during a five-run ninth inning, and the Astros rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 under smoky skies in Houston’s first visit since be...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urias expected to start for Los Angeles against Houston
The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Saturday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio UriasSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives up eight runs in loss Valdez (3-3) gave up a career-high eight runs and 11 hits Sunday to take the loss against the Angels.
Impact Valdez battled for seven-plus innings and 108 pitches on a 106-degree day in Oakland. The Astros needed him to save the bullpen, but it was a large ask of the left-hander, who crossed the century mark in pitches thrown for the third time this season. He's been a workhorse for the Astros, tossing seven or more innings in five of his last six starts. Valdez is next scheduled to pitch on an extra day of rest, Saturday on the road against the Dodgers.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Astros look to stop 3-game losing streak against Angels
Houston will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Astros take on Los AngelesSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout's 300th sets club HR mark, Angels take 2 from Astros
Anthony Rendon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros to sweep...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No-decision in quality start Valdez tossed seven innings against Texas on Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Valdez broke a four-outing string of quality starts in his previous appearance, but he started a new streak with a solid performance Tuesday. The southpaw induced 15 swinging strikes and whiffed eight batters, pushing his season strikeout total to 48 -- good for 15th in the majors. Valdez has also given up only two home runs on the campaign while posting a 2.58 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 45.1 innings. He'll face the Angels in Los Angeles on Sunday in his next scheduled start.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garcia, Rangers to face Valdez, Astros
The Rangers will start Luis Garcia on Tuesday while the Astros are expected to counter with Framber ValdezSEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday's game postponed Valdez won't start as scheduled Sunday as the game was postponed after the Athletics reported a positive test for COVID-19.
Impact Assuming nothing comes up across teams as the A's complete contact tracing, the Astros will be fine to begin their next series Tuesday versus the Rangers, with Valdez likely to take the mound. The 26-year-old has a 2.35 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 40:9 K:BB through six outings this season.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez expected to start for the Astros against the Athletics
The Athletics will start Jesus Luzardo on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Framber ValdezAUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Tucker leads Astros to 6-3 win over A's for DH sweep
Kyle Tucker hit a bases-clearing triple, George Springer homered and the Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-3 for a doubleheader sweepAUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Small sample or a breakout? What's different about Framber Valdez The Astros' lefty has performed like one of the 10 best starters in the AL. Is he merely on a hot streak or is his transformation for real?
AUGUST 27, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fans 11 in win Valdez (3-2) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts in seven innings in a win over the Angels on Monday.
Impact Valdez wasn't at his best Monday -- the four runs allowed marked a season high -- but the Astros gave him plenty of run support to earn the win. The 26-year-old southpaw has a 2.35 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 40 strikeouts through 38.1 innings this season. Valdez is expected to make his next start Saturday at home versus the Athletics.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez fans career-high 11 as Astros beat Angels 11-4 Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 11 in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa drove in three runs as the Houston Astros snapped a thr...
AUGUST 25, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Valdez fans career-high 11 as Astros beat Angels 11-4
Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 11 in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa drove in three runs as the Houston Astros snapped a three-game skid with an 11-4 win over the L...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valdez scheduled to start for Astros against Angels
The Los Angeles Angels take on the Houston AstrosAUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beats Rockies in Coors Valdez (2-2) was charged with three runs (one earned) on seven hits over 7.2 innings in a win over the Rockies on Wednesday. He struck out five and issued one walk.
Impact This start in Colorado was Valdez's toughest test yet this season and he passed with flying colors. In fact, he became just the sixth Astros pitcher ever to throw at least seven innings at Coors Field and allow one earned run or fewer, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 26-year-old lefty is displaying much better control and command than he did a year ago and looks to have real breakout potential. Valdez draws the Angels and A's at home next week.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker homers, triples twice; Astros beat Rockies, 13-6
Kyle Tucker homered, hit two triples and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 13-6 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight winAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 21st in row, Tigers' Mize debuts
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole can set an AL record by winning his 21st consecutive regular season start when New York hosts the AL East rival RaysAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros top Rockies 2-1 in 11; Greinke, Senzatela fine thru 9
Myles Straw’s RBI single with one out in the 11th inning lifted the Houston Astros over the Colorado Rockies 2-1 and extended their winning streak to a season-high six gamesAUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
