Tag Archives: Framber Valdez

Starter Spotlight: The Gambler Framber

6-5-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X After trading ‘3-0’ games, the Pirates will look for the series win against the Astros today facing their lefty ace, Framber Valdez, who is 5-4 with a 3.12 ERA through 12 starts this season but his reliance on pitch-to-contact is certainly a risky one at times. In hisContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: The Gambler Framber”

Series Preview: Houston Astros (32-27) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38)

6-3-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X While the Pirates and Astros don’t face off nearly as often as they did when Houston was still part of the National League Central Division, there’s still the undertones of rivalry among the two teams who have faced off 715 times previously with the Pirates claiming victory inContinue reading “Series Preview: Houston Astros (32-27) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38)”

Starter Spotlight: Elevate Valdez

7-31-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pittsburgh looks for a potential sweep today in Houston but the pitching matchup is going to be a challenge as Bucs send out recent call-up Jake Woodford to go up against Astros ace, Framber Valdez. Valdez is a workhorse for the Houston rotation over the past few seasons,Continue reading “Starter Spotlight: Elevate Valdez”

Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)

7-29-24 – By Drew Cagle – @cagles_bagels on X Another pivotal series awaits the Pirates, this time in Houston against an Astros team that has found its footing. Following a disappointing series loss in Arizona, the Bucs will look to salvage the road trip with a series win in Space City. Having not traveled toContinue reading “Series Preview: Pirates (53-52) at Astros (55-50)”

Defending Champion Houston Astros Trounce Bucs in Series Opener: (6-4)

4/10/23- By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on Twitter Reeling from losing Oneil Cruz on Sunday, the Pirates scuffled on Monday night, dropping the opening game of the Astros series 8-2. It was announced earlier in the day that Cruz had surgery to repair his fractured left ankle and would be out for 4 months. RoansyContinue reading “Defending Champion Houston Astros Trounce Bucs in Series Opener: (6-4)”