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Astros insider: Framber Valdez shows his best side
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Astro Framber Valdez sets MLB record with 25 quality starts
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Framber Valdez, 'totally focused' after sluggish start to ALCS
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Lynn gets MLB best 12th win as Rangers beat Astros 5-0
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Houston Astros Pitcher Framber Valdez Ties Single-Season Quality
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Houston Astros to Start Framber Valdez In ALDS Game 2 vs
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Houston Astros Framber Valdez no-hit Cleveland Guardians
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Yankees' Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
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Houston Astros begin run to repeat in 2023 season
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Astros win game 1
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Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland
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Framber Valdez makes MLB history with stunning record after start
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Astros' Framber Valdez is emerging as one of MLB's best pitchers
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The Braves absolutely blasted Framber Valdez, whose tumultuous