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Framber Valdez wanted to start the All-Star Game but understands
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Martin Maldonado hits go-ahead homer in Astros' victory
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Yordan Alvarez, Framber Valdez selected to 2023 All-Star Game
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Astros' Framber Valdez won't pitch in All-Star Game, Baker says
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Blue Jays' Romano replaces Astros' Valdez on American League All
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Eovaldi becomes the AL's 2nd 10-game winner as the West-leading
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McCormick's bases-clearing triple lifts the Astros over the
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MLB playoffs 2023: Valdez tries to close out Rangers; Phillies
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Framber Valdez, Forrest Whitley injury updates
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Astros pummel reeling Rangers 14-1
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Framber Valdez Predicts His Houston Astros Rotation Return
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Houston Astros Ace Framber Valdez to Miss Start with Injury
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