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Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / September 3
When Good Teammates Go Bad: The Framber Valdez-Cesar Salazar Incident That Has Baseball Scratching Its Head

When Good Teammates Go Bad: The Framber Valdez-Cesar Salazar Incident That Has Baseball Scratching Its Head

Sometimes baseball serves up drama that’s stranger than fiction. Tuesday night’s Houston Astros game against the Yankees delivered exactly that kind of head-scratching moment when Pitcher Framber Valdez apparently decided his own catcher needed a little chin music—literally hitting Cesar Salazar square in the chest with a 93-mph fastball.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Framber Valdez, Cesar Salazar Speak out After Controversial Pitch During Astros-Yankees

Framber Valdez, Cesar Salazar Speak out After Controversial Pitch During Astros-Yankees

On Tuesday, Sept. 2 Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez got rocked by the New York Yankees, allowing six runs through five innings pitched as his team fell 7-1.

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Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 3

Astros' Framber Valdez and Cesar Salazar called into Joe Espada's office following cross-up incident

It was a bizarre night at Houston's Daikin Park.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 3

Astros GM Dana Brown criticizes Framber Valdez over crossing-up Cesar Salazar

Dana Brown was blunt with Framber Valdez crossing up Cesar Salazar.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / August 27

Astros call up catcher before series finale vs. Mariners

While the Houston Astros look to bounce back from a series-opening loss to the Colorado Rockies, they called up catcher Cesar Salazar from the minor leagues.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 20, 2024

Unlikely hero Cesar Salazar leads Astros past White Sox

Hunter Brown threw six quality innings and Cesar Salazar drove in a pair of runs on two hits, helping lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

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