Framber Valdez will pitch opening day for Astros. Why that matters and how rotation is lining up
Framber Valdez will start opening day for the Houston Astros, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday, a foregone outcome for the anchor of the team’s rotation. It is the fourth consecutive opening day nod for Valdez,
Astros tap star pitcher to start Opening Day with free agency looming
It's probably one of Joe Espada's easiest decisions all year. On Sunday, the Houston Astros manager confirmed that Framber Valdez will take the ball on Opening Day to start the season against the New York Mets in Daikin Park on March 27th.
Framber Valdez to make 4th consecutive start on opening day for the Astros
Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again. Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27.
Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez working to get better pitch movement as season approaches
With the start of the regular season a little more than two weeks away, Framber Valdez, the Houston Astros' presumed opening day starter, is ramping up to make sure he’s ready. After throwing 60 pitches in his third start of spring training — a 10-6 loss to the Marlins on Sunday — Valdez headed to the bullpen for more work so he could work on his endurance and headed to the shower with 75 pitches under belt.
Astros again hand ball to LHP Framber Valdez for opener
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday.
Astros again choose Framber Valdez as Opening Day starter
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday. In the Astros' opener last season against the New York Yankees at home,
Framber Valdez Named Astros Opening Day Starter & Other Astros Notes
Astros Manager Joe Espada spoke with the media on Sunday morning with a number of updates on the team. Among the news, he officially named starting pitcher Framber Valdez the Astros' Opening Day starter.
Houston Astros Ace Lefty to Join Franchise Legends in Team History This Opening Day
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will join an extremely rare list in team history when he takes the mound on Opening Day for the American League West c ...
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Is Roy Oswalt Right To Be Excited About Houston Astros Return in Tucker Trade?
Roy Oswalt took to social media this week to give his two cents on the blockbuster his former team made. "Looking back on the Kyle Tucker trade, I like it and think it makes a lot of sense for the ...
Each MLB team's best roster last 25 years: AL West
We've reached the quarter mark of the 2000s, and to celebrate, theScore's MLB editors constructed each organization's best 26-man roster from the last 25 seasons. We continue with the AL West.Jump ...
Houston Astros Announce Their 2025 Opening Day Starter Against New York Mets
The Houston Astros are going to look different on Opening Day this season than the year prior. That has become a staple for this franchise during their dynastic ...
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Former Philadelphia Phillies Ace Explains Why He Loves Their Starting Rotation
With Hamels, Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Roy Oswalt, the Phillies cruised to 102 wins and their fifth straight NL East title that year. Hamels retired a few years ago and now works as a special ...
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Astros legend shares his thoughts on Alex Bregman leaving
Roy Oswalt, who spent parts of ten seasons with the Astros, bemoaned Bregman’s departure in a post on X Thursday. The former All-Star pitcher warned that the Astros will miss Bregman ...