The Astros’ Framber Valdez, Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen, and Tigers/Dodgers’ (now back to the Tigers) Jack Flaherty all received “A+” grades, with the Phillies’ Aaron Nola and Braves ...

Over the past five seasons, Valdez emerged as one of the better pitchers in baseball. He went 60-33 with a 3.12 ERA, 1.150 WHIP, and 764 strikeouts over 781.0 innings. His best success over this ...

Astros left-hander Framber Valdez was scratched from Monday’s start due to soreness on the top of his left elbow after playing catch, with Chandler Rome of The Athletic among those to relay the ...

The Houston Astros have yet to enter contract talks with ace starter Framber Valdez, the lefty told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Valdez told reporters that the club hasn't contacted him or his ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros have not approached left-hander Framber Valdez or his representatives about a contract extension, Valdez said Wednesday, though the starter did leave ...

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Astros' Framber Valdez reach deals Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Entering his final season before free agency, starter Framber Valdez said the Houston Astros have not approached him about a contract extension but indicated an openness ...

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez acknowledged that he and his agent haven't been approached about a contract extension. "Just keep working hard like I've always been, and get ready for ...