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Astros' Framber Valdez denies claims of substance on hand: 'I've been checked twice by the umpires
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Valdez throws 4-hitter to lead Astros over Oakland
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Playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, teams prep series openers
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Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record
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Framber Valdez Predicts His Houston Astros Rotation Return - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland –
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Astros' Framber Valdez Says He 'Wouldn't Pitch' in All-Star Game If He's Not AL Starter - Sports Illustrated
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Framber Valdez flummoxed by fly balls in Game 1 loss - Sports Illustrated
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Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 6 starting lineups and pitching matchup 2023
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Framber Valdez makes MLB history with stunning record after start vs. Athletics
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Astros' Framber Valdez, Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Win MLB Players of the Week - Fastball
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Framber Valdez, 'totally focused' after sluggish start to ALCS, carries Houston Astros to 3-2 lead - ESPN
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Astros' Valdez goes 8, beats Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead