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Houston Astros Pitcher Framber Valdez Ties Single-Season Quality
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Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland – KGET 17
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Valdez pitches 1st shutout, Astros blank Tigers 7-0
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Astros' Framber Valdez Says He 'Wouldn't Pitch' in All-Star Game
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Framber Valdez rejoins Astros' bullpen
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MLB Best Bets: Astros Look for the Series Split in Toronto
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim
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A 'shocking' Astros loss and Framber Valdez's injury scare expose
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A monumental streak': Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez sets MLB single-season record with
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Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's