Astros tap star pitcher to start Opening Day with free agency looming
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 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,
Framber Valdez to make 4th consecutive start on opening day for the Astros
Framber Valdez is going to make his fourth consecutive opening-day start for the Houston Astros. Manager Joe Espada told reporters that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27.
Astros name opening day starter
Left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez will get the start for the 'Stros as they play their first game in the newly re-named Daikin Park, formerly Minute Maid Park.
Astros' Framber Valdez: Named Opening Day starter
Manager Joe Espada announced Sunday that Valdez will start Opening Day against the Mets on March 27, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. After posting a career-best 2.91 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and 169:55 K:BB across 176.
Framber Valdez será el abridor por cuarto año consecutivo en día inaugural de los Astros
Framber Valdez será el abridor de los Astros de Houston en el día inaugural — nuevamente. El manager Joe Espada informó a los
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.
Houston Astros 'optimistic' first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day
The Houston Astros are “optimistic” that first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day in his recovery from a ...
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Joe Espada on Valdez's start, Peña's grand slam
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Houston Astros Set Spring Training Debut for Oft-Injured World Series Champ
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Houston Astros 'close' to decision on playing Jose Altuve in the outfield. Cam Smith to get another chance
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Jose Altuve’s shaky adjustment to left field: ‘Every ball I get is going to be a new thing’
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