The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.

Framber Valdez ranks tenth on MLB Network's Top 10 Starting Pitchers Right Now list after finishing the 2024 season with a 2.91 ERA

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The deal comes in just $200K over Valdez’s $17.8MM ...

The Houston Astros and their ace, Framber Valdez, avoided arbitration on Thursday ... by trading outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs. Tucker was due an estimated $15.8 million in ...

The Astros ultimately traded Tucker to the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster deal ... better with the signing of their best pitcher. Framber Valdez earned All-Star status in both 2022 and 2023.

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one ... who was acquired via trade by the Chicago Cubs heading into his final season before free agency. Tucker filed for $17.5 million ...

The Houston Astros released their first roster for spring training next month in West Palm Beach, Fla., which starts next month.

The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball for nearly a decade. Their success in international free agency has had a lot to do with that.

(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) The Chicago Cubs are shaking up their home jersey options and reintroducing a colorway the team has not worn on the field in nearly 45 years. The Cubs unveiled a new ...

Photos from the 2025 Cubs Convention on Jan. 17-19, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. New Cubs player Kyle Tucker is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at ...

The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with Kyle Tucker for his 2025 season salary, staving off a possible arbitration hearing. Tucker, who the Cubs traded for earlier this offseason, is slated to ...