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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Sporting News / September 14
Valdez struggles as Astros lose division lead 
Framber Valdez lost his third consecutive start on Sunday as the Astros surrendered the AL West division lead to the Seattle Mariners.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 13
Orioles 'unlikely' to pursue polarizing pitcher in free agency, per expert
During the Houston Astros' September 2 game, elite southpaw starter Framber Valdez threw a pitch that took the baseball community by storm. The pitch was a 93 miles per hour fastball right down the middle that Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe took for a strike.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 9
How Astros Could Wind Up Benefitting From Wild Framber Valdez Cross-Up Incident
The Houston Astros are trying to hold onto their slim lead in the American League Central here down the stretch as they cling to a two-game lead going into a massive series this week against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 9
6 Teams Listed As Potential Suitors for Astros Ace in Free Agency
The Houston Astros have their sights set on finishing the regular season strong since their lead in the AL West standings is now down to two games. But the front office has to start looking ahead to the upcoming winter.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / September 9
Astros All-Star Can Shake Up AL West With Free Agency Decision
The Houston Astros have one of the best left-handed pitchers in baseball right now in Framber Valdez. Valdez is a two-time All-Star, is just 31 years old, and has a career 3.32 ERA in eight big league seasons.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 8
Astros Veteran Pitcher Has Provided Least Value on Houston's Roster
The Houston Astros have received incredible production from their two aces, Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown, throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. Manager Joe Espada has been able to count on them to give the team a chance to win each time they step on the mound.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 8
Astros Ace Framber Valdez No Longer Being Pursued by One Team After Cross-Up Incident
Framber Valdez returned to the mound for the Houston Astros on Sunday five days after the cross-up incident that took place between him and backup catcher Cesar Salazar made waves across the baseball world.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / September 7
Framber Valdez's tantrum could cost him in free agency
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez may have tanked his free-agent stock with one pitch.
Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 7
Texas Rangers lineup for September 7, 2025
Texas Rangers lineup for September 7, 2025 against the Houston Astros: starting pitchers are Patrick Corbin for the Rangers and Framber Valdez for the Astros.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7
Rangers out to pick up ground on Astros in AL West
The Houston Astros will look to build on their lead in the race for the American League West title when they face the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a key three-game series between the division rivals in Arlington, Texas.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 5
Astros Insider Reveals Shocking Prediction for Framber Valdez in Free Agency
The Houston Astros are no strangers to seeing homegrown talents depart over the last few years. They have seen George Springer, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman all sign deals elsewhere as free agents.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Astros Predicted to Cut Ties With Framber Valdez Before $180 Million Decision
The Houston Astros appear set to make another postseason run, entering Thursday with a four-game lead over the second-place Seattle Mariners in the AL West.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 4
Astros Players Reportedly Confronted Framber Valdez Over Controversial Cross-Up
The Houston Astros might have a problem. Coming out of their Tuesday night loss against the New York Yankees, all anyone in the baseball world was talking about was what took place between Framber Valdez and catcher Cesar Salazar when some sort of cross-up happened and Salazar was plunked by a pitch from his pitcher.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 3
Agent: 'Preposterous' that Framber Valdez intentionally hit teammate with pitch
An unusual sequence between the battery of Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez and catcher Cesar Salazar during the home loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night sparked speculation that Valdez intentionally hit his teammate in the chest with a pitch.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 3
World Series Manager Joe Maddon Rips Framber Valdez Over Catcher Cross-Up
Joe Maddon didn’t mince words when he critiqued Framber Valdez’s explanation after the Astros’ pitchers’ cross-up with his own catcher during a rough night in Houston Tuesday night. “Come on, do you think we just fell off the turnip truck yesterday.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 3
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.
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / September 3
Yankees Fans Blamed for Framber Valdez Hitting Catcher
Call it the "cross-up heard around the world." After Framber Valdez gave up a grand slam to Trent Grisham that put the New York Yankees up 6-0, catcher Cesar Salazar found himself getting beamed in the chest.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 3
A's Broadcaster Believes Houston Astros Incident '100% Intentional'
After calling a full game between the Athletics and Cardinals in St. Louis, A's broadcaster Dallas Braden provided a full breakdown of the incident in Houston that had baseball social media talking on Tuesday night.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3
Astros catcher speaks out after getting hit by teammate Framber Valdez
Houston Astros catcher Cesar Salazar did not believe there was any friendly fire during his team’s Tuesday contest against the New York Yankees at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3
Framber Valdez appears to disrespect his catcher during game
An unhappy Framber Valdez appeared to pull a petty move on his own catcher during Tuesday’s game. The Houston Astros left-hander Valdez drew the start on Tuesday against the New York Yankees at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 27
Framber Valdez bounces back to help Astros blank Rockies
Framber Valdez produced his fifth scoreless start of the season, and rookie Cam Smith homered for the first time in nearly two months as the Houston Astros squared this three-game interleague series against the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 4-0 victory on Wednesday.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 15
Astros' Framber Valdez aims to end mini slump vs. Orioles
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada insisted on immediately flushing a 13-run loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game series between postseason contenders.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30
Rafael Devers, Framber Valdez commit to World Baseball Classic for D.R.
Rafael Devers and Framber Valdez are the latest stars to commit to playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
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