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Even with Justin Verlander close to rejoining the major league rotation, the Astros must find a way to fill innings.
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The Astros would only acknowledge that Valdez would miss one start, but they flew him back to Houston for further evaluations.
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After not calling any of his pitches in 2023, Valdez will experiment with a device during spring training that he's never used before.
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Pitching coach Bill Murphy visited both pitchers in the Dominican Republic this offseason as they try to rebound from second-half struggles.
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Speculation abounds that the Astros could explore trades of their position players. But it's their starters who make more sense to deal.
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Valdez has a chance to pitch the Astros back into the World Series on Sunday: "It's my job to be really calm."
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Correa once hoped to be an “Astro for life.” In Game 2, he willed the Twins to a win they had to have.
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The opening loss was frustrating, but the Twins still have a chance to take control of the series — if they can hit a good lefty.
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"I think he's losing focus a little bit," veteran catcher Martín Maldonado said after Valdez gave up six earned runs to the Mariners.
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Also in the notes: The latest reminder of Martin Maldonado's importance; the plan for incorporating Justin Verlander.
On a day when the Astros acquired Justin Verlander, Valdez reminded everyone that he is a bona fide ace as well.
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Valdez threw the 14th no-hitter in Astros history during a 2-0 win at Minute Maid Park.
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None of the season’s prior 92 games have better illustrated the tightrope Houston continues to walk.
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The Astros have prevented Valdez from pitching in the All-Star Game and the World Baseball Classic this season.
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Houston’s ace is an All-Star, as is its most indispensable player.
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Verlander used to be the Astros' stopper. That title has been passed to Valdez, and Tuesday that came at Verlander's expense.
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"I’m the one that has the most flow,” Valdez said, and that has proven to be true both on and off the field for the Astros ace.
Also in the notes: Framber Valdez's velocity conundrum; Cristian Javier's struggles with the running game; Yordan Alvarez's neck issue.
The Astros defeated the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series to win their second title in franchise history.
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Framber Valdez showed newfound poise in silencing the Phillies: “I think he's confident in himself, he attacks."
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