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Framber Valdez tabbed as Astros' Opening Day starter
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Framber Valdez throws no-hitter in Astros' win over Guardians
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Astros' Framber Valdez fractures finger during spring start; lefty could require surgery, per report
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
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Framber Valdez helps Astros to 7-4 win over Red Sox
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Framber Valdez throws no-hitter in Astros' win over Guardians
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Valdez throws 4-hitter to lead Astros over Oakland
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Astros' Framber Valdez Says He 'Wouldn't Pitch' in All-Star Game If He's Not AL Starter, National Sports
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Blue Jays' Romano replaces Astros' Valdez on American League All-Star roster
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Astros announce Framber Valdez as Opening Day pitcher
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Framber Valdez to start for Astros in Game 1 of World Series vs. Braves - The Boston Globe