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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers - Sports Illustrated
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Astros' Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians - The New York Times
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Houston Astros: Offense struggles to get hits in loss to Giants
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Framber Valdez ready to face live hitters
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The Astros' team ERA is 2.39. It's May 24.
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Every team in MLB playoffs has a least one former Astros player
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Fateful fifth inflicts A's 7-5 fall to Astros in Houston
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Yankees vs. Astros: Series Preview - Pinstripe Alley
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