Left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez is in his eighth season with the Houston Astros, having made his big-league debut ...

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With the undermanned Astros’ offense struggling to score runs, the starting pitchers are being left with little margin for ...

The Houston Astros' potential trade for San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease "will probably happen," according to an MLB ...

The Houston Astros know they need starting pitching to push forward in their pursuit of the American League West, and they ...

If the Houston Astros want to win the bidding war for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease, it will cost GM Dana Brown a pretty penny.

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The Houston Astros have yet to agree to terms with Framber Valdez on a contract extension. After seeing Seth Lugo's deal with ...