#Framber Valdez

Game: Houston Astros vs Arizona Diamondbacks Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Location: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ TV: Bally Sports Arizona Odds/Point Spread: Houston (-150) Arizona (+130) Chase Field is where the Arizona Diamondbacks (1-3) will take on the Houston Astros (3-1) on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Houston at -150 and Arizona is…

MLB odds series for our Braves Mariners prediction and pick. Max Fried goes to the hill for the Braves, while George Kirby will start for the Mariners. Max Fried has a 2.48 ERA, the product of relentless consistency since a few rocky outings in April. Fried, since May 14, has allowed more than three earned runs in only one start. One. That's a run…

Seattle Mariners (11-10) vs. Houston Astros (11-10) May 2, 2022 8:10 pm EDT The Line: Houston Astros -120 / Seattle Mariners -111; Over/Under: -8.5 (Click here for latest betting odds) The Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros meet Monday in MLB action from Minute Maid Park. Seattle is coming off a weekend series versus the Marlins. The Mariners…

The Astros' offseason has been filled with disrespectful prediction after slanderous column. And we get it--people are sick of the bad boys of baseball and they are sick of their winning ways. Since 2017, the Astros have made it to the ALCS six straight seasons, won the AL West five times, appeared in four World Series and won two. Needless to say,…

For all the talk about how division races supposedly don't matter as much as they used to -- and I can think of a couple No. 1 and No. 2 seeds who would very much disagree with you -- it still means something to be able to call yourself a champion. I guarantee you there are Guardians fans who have 2022 AL Central champs shirts. It might not be the…

The trend of dominant pitching and well-rounded teams in MLB continued this year as the NL East went on a great run with the Phillies, Mets, and Braves all making a long streak at the end of the season. With Sandy Alcantara pitching at the rate that he was, and Max Fried and Kyle Wright both most likely making their individual Cy Young pushes this…

The Houston Astros boasted one of the best and deepest rotations in baseball last season. It was a very big reason they were able to overcome the Philadelphia Phillies and win the World Series. Now, they've lost Justin Verlander, arguably the best pitcher in baseball and the reigning AL Cy Young award winner. That depth, as well as the true talent…

The Detroit Tigers will face the Houston Astros in the third of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Astros prediction and pick. The Astros defeated the Tigers 3-2 on Friday. Houston entered the bottom of the second down 1-0 when Chas McCormick came to the plate with a runner on…

MLB odds series for our Twins Astros prediction and pick. Chris Archer starts for the Twins, while Luis Garcia gets the call for the Astros. Chris Archer has been a starter in the Twins' rotation the whole season. While he hasn't been terrible, he certainly hasn't been above-average, either. Archer has not recorded 16 outs (one out in the sixth…

Whether it's the Astros' hunt for a second straight World Series title, the UH Cougars' pursuit of another deep NCAA tournament run or the continued rebuilding efforts of the Rockets and Texans, 2023 is shaping up to be an intriguing year in the Houston sports scene. Chron's Josh Criswell and Michael Shapiro tackled the top 10 questions facing the…

Earlier today we ran a piece on MLB.com's prediction of Cristian Javier as the 2023 AL Cy Young winner. We alluded to the Astros finally being given the respect they deserve from the national media. Love'em or hate'em, you have to respect Houston. Well, you can't win them all. Bradford Doolittle of ESPN is the latest to display a laughable level of…

Neris Played Pivotal Role in World Series Win For Houston Astros, Looks to Improve in 2023 (si.com) I know a lot of you look down on what passes for "reporting" over at SI.COM these days, but it really is slim pickins this time of year. Here's Framber Valdez connecting deep from each side of the plate. MLB News Surprising stat could breed…

With the World Series knotted at a game apiece,how will the shift from Houston to Philadelphia impact both sides for Game 3?Here are our Astros-Phillies same-game parlay picks. Thoughthe Philadelphia Phillies gave it their all in Game 2, taking two straight from theAstros in Houston to open the World Series was a pipe dream. Now, things…

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Chicago Cubs in a regular season game on Friday, June 24, 2022 (6/24/22) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Fans can watch the game for free via a trial to Apple TV+ . Here's what you need to know: What: MLB regular season Who: Cubs vs. Cardinals When: Friday, June 24, 2022 Where: Busch Stadium Time: 8:15 p.m.…

Back on track. We had a winning day yesterday going 2-1 and now I'm back with three MLB Best Bets to end the week. Let's finish strong. Sandy Alcantara (RHP, Marlins) [9-4, 1.76 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 138.1 IP, 123 K, 33 BB] Mitch Keller (RHP, Pirates) [3-7, 4.55 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 89 IP, 77 K, 34 BB] We head to Pittsburgh for the last game of a three-game…

The Toronto Blue Jays are at home and ready to welcome the Houston Astros. The series will be the first of the season between the two teams. They will meet again this summer for one more series in Houston. The Blue Jays dropped the third game of the series with the Red Sox on Wednesday to go half a game behind the Yankees for the top spot in the…

Jose Altuve is coming off a 4 hit performance that helped the Astros take care of business last night. The opening game of the series saw the Astros score 5 unanswered runs to win against the Rangers 5-1. The Astros got seven strong innings out of their starter, Framber Valdez, who struck out seven and only allowed one run in the first inning. The…

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The Philadelphia Phillies (9-2, 4-2 away) have been very good en route to their first World Series appearance in more than a decade. However, in getting back to the Fall Classic for the second time in as many years, the Houston Astros (7-0, 4-0 home) are the picture of perfection. Playing in the World Series for the fourth time over the past six…

After seven months of abuse from across the sport, the Astros won the American League pennant for the third time in five years but fell two wins shy of a redemptive World Series title. Their window to claim another championship did not slam shut, though. Eight of their nine everyday position players return for 2022 along with a blossoming young…

Every day during the MLB Playoffs, The Athletic's MLB writers will make their picks straight up. We put our picks and all series coverage, plus the latest odds, all in one place for fans to easily digest and follow. Our in-depth coverage from our stable of The Athletic writers is linked below the picks. Series: Braves lead 3-1 Series…

One of the worst things about sports this time of the year is when people compare TV ratings for different sports. Talking about TV ratings, in general, is a worthless enterprise, though there is an audience for it. I think it's because sports fans, to no surprise, like to know who the winners and losers are. Even if the numbers are made up and…

For an updated breakdown of Tuesday's betting action, be sure to tune in to the VSiN Market Insights Podcast with Josh Appelbaum. It will be posted at 3 p.m. ET. I'll also be co-hosting Betting Across America with Mike Pritchard from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. In the meantime, let's discuss a trio of MLB games receiving sharp action today... 7:10 p.m. ET:…

Strikeout props used to be the only way to back or fade a pitcher in the prop market. But pitcher total outs have emerged as an alternative way to find value on starters, without them needing to strike anyone out. Pitcher out props are usually listed anywhere from 14.5 to 20.5, depending on the pitcher. So to cash an over 20.5 outs, the pitcher…

Since a season-worst start on June 27, Mariners rookie right-hander George Kirby has strung together a handful of encouraging starts. Our MLB betting preview is expecting that trend to continue - even against Houston's tough lineup. We have the series finale of this AL West intradivisional series with the Houston Astros hosting the Seattle…

Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros will take the field against the Texas Rangers and starting pitcher Dane Dunning on Tuesday at Globe Life Field. The Astros have the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.04). The Rangers have a team batting average of.244 this season, which ranks 14th among MLB teams. Prepare for the Astros…

Last night in Oakland, Framber Valdez outdueled the previously unbeaten Paul Blackburn to lead the Houston Astros over the A's in the series opener between the two AL West rivals. Tonight, Cristian Javier will look to do the same against Frankie Montas to lead Houston to its seventh series win in its last nine series. The Astros lost two of three…

Pity the poor Houston Astros. Now that Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has left to sign with the New York Mets, the Astros starting pitching rotation must be in shambles. Wait, you mean the Astros still have the best 5-man rotation in baseball? At less money all told than the Mets will pay one Justin Verlander? This is like the time…

Pity the poor Houston Astros. Now that Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has left to sign with the New York Mets, the Astros starting pitching rotation must be in shambles. Wait, you mean the Astros still have the best 5-man rotation in baseball? At less money all told than the Mets will pay one Justin Verlander? This is like the time…

Pity the poor Houston Astros. Now that Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has left to sign with the New York Mets, the Astros starting pitching rotation must be in shambles. Wait, you mean the Astros still have the best 5-man rotation in baseball? At less money all told than the Mets will pay one Justin Verlander? This is like the time…

Baseball fan, James McIngvale, decided to place an astronomical $10 million bet on the Houston Astros winning the World Series on Sunday. Thankfully, McIngvale's team came through making the popular "Mattress Mack" $75 million richer, according to Fox 26. The bet was made through Caesars Sportsbook, whose Head of Sports, Ken Fuchs, shared: "What…

The Houston Astros face a win-or-go-home scenario on Sunday evening. The Astros take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series, with Houston facing a 3-1 deficit. After winning Game 2 at home, the Astros have lost the last two games at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves rode impressive pitching to a Game 4 win, putting the team in a…

971Los Angeles Angels+1.5(-150)+144 8.0(-115)+130 4.5(+100) 972Houston Astros -1.5(+130) -173 Un 8.0(-105) -150 Un 4.5(-120) When: April 19, 2022, at 8:10 p.m. EST Venue: Minute Maid Park - Houston, TX An American League West rivalry continues Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Angels (6-5, 3-2 away) visit the Houston Astros (6-4, 1-0 home).…

There are two American League postseason games today. There's also two American League teams that I believe will win their matchups today. I've decided to take the Mariners ML as an underdog and parlay it with the Yankees RL at plus-money to produced a potentially massive payout on a two-leg parlay. Seattle Mariners ML ( +136) vs Houston Astros New…

Houston and Oakland meet each other for the first time in 2022 on Monday, May 30, to start their 19-game regular-season series, so we bring you the best Astros vs. Athletics betting pick along with the latest odds update on MyBookie Sportsbook. The Stars and A's open a three-game set at Oakland Coliseum, and Houston is listed as a road fave to win…

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels will begin their 2022 seasons at Angel Stadium on Thursday, April 7. These AL West rivals boast some of the greatest individual players in the sport, including All-Stars and future Hall of Famers. The Opening Day pitching matchup will feature the incredible Shohei Ohtani and lefty Framber Valdez. This is…

The Philadelphia Phillies (2-3) head to Minute Maid Park Saturday with their season on the brink to play the Houston Astros (3-2) in Game 6 of the 2022 World Series. The 1st pitch is 8:03 p.m. ET and the game airs on FOX. Philadelphia gives the ball to ace Zack Wheeler (12-7, 2.82 ERA during the regular season) and hopes to get a bounce-back…

The Texas Rangers take on the Houston Astros. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rangers Astros prediction and pick. Cole Ragans goes to the mound for the Rangers, while Cristian Javier takes the bump for the Astros. Cole Ragans got called up in early August as the Rangers - playing out the string and having no shot at the playoffs - began their…

State-by-state security is being stepped up to provide voters with a safe and fair election. What about us Powerball players? Actor Will "Slappy" Smith invited friends over for a sneak peek at his new movie "Emancipation." No one was hurt. The Series moves back to Houston, and the Astros need to win once to be crowned World Series champions. The…

Game 6 of the 2022 World Series on Saturday will be the first opportunity for the Houston Astros to close out the Philadelphia Phillies to win their second championship. Framber Valdez will take the ball for Houston while Zack Wheeler is Philadelphia's pick as the Phillies look to extend what has already been a magical ride through the…

The Philadelphia Phillies must win to stay alive as they face the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. It's time to continue our MLB odds series as we make a Phillies-Astros Game 6 prediction. The Astros defeated the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, with the teams returning to Houston for Game 6. Now, the Phillies must…

The Houston Astros will visit the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their series in the American League West matchup from RingCentral Coliseum on Tuesday Night. The weather is expected to be not too humid with a 0% chance of rain and 11 miles per hour winds. The Houston Astros are coming off of a 4 run win against the Oakland Athletics in…

The Houston Astros will visit the Cleveland Guardians in the third game of their series in the American League West versus American League Central from Progressive Field on Saturday night. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 52.4% chance of rain and 5.1 miles per hour winds. The Houston Astros are coming off of a 6 run win against the…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to Syracuse.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The MLB is approaching its all-star break, which kicks off at the start of next week, but there are still 26 teams in action on Thursday. Some squads will…

As we approach the halfway mark of the 2022 MLB season, the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros have pretty clearly established themselves as the two most dominant teams in the American League. The Yankees are 51-18 and have a 12-game lead in the AL East, while the Astros are 43-25 and own a 10-game cushion in the AL West. Now the powerhouses…

The Houston Astros will host the Seattle Mariners in the third game of their series in the American League West from Minute Maid Park on Saturday night. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 33.3% chance of rain and 10.5 miles per hour winds. The Houston Astros are coming off of a 10 run loss against the Oakland Athletics in their last…

The Houston Astros eliminated the New York Yankees from the MLB playoffs in 2015, 2017 and 2019. New York will try to avoid falling into a two-game hole against Houston in this year's American League Championship Series when the teams square off in Game 2 on Thursday night. The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the second inning of Game 1 on Wednesday,…

The Atlanta Braves will look to finish the postseason perfect at home when they battle the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series on Sunday. The Braves (88-73), winners of the National League East, are 7-0 on their home field and are one game away from winning their first World Series championship since 1995. The Braves defeated the…

The Houston Astros (45-27) travel to take on the New York Mets (47-27) in the first matchup of a two-game series in MLB on TBS action on Tuesday night. Both teams currently sit in first place in their respective divisions. The Astros swept the Mets in the last two-game series earlier this season. Framber Valdez (7-3, 2.90 ERA) is starting for the…

Baseball's postseason is darting forward like a runaway train. The Yankees on Tuesday night finally dispatched the Guardians. They celebrated over minutes, not hours, then rushed out the door for a flight to Houston for a new series Wednesday. The Padres and Phillies rushed through two games this week, then hopped a plane for the other coast…