Framber Valdez’s no-hitter against the Guardians left Cleveland’s announcers speechless

The Astros southpaw only needed 93 pitches to record 27 outs, which is the fewest pitches thrown in a no-hitter or perfect game since 1999. HOUSTON — It’s not unusual for the Houston Astros to leave opposing teams speechless, but that appeared to be the case Tuesday night. Pitcher Framber Valdez logged the 16th no-hitter … Read more

Framber Valdez throws 16th no-hitter in Astros history in 2-0 victory over Guardians

It’s Houston’s first no-hitter in the regular season since Cristian Javier, Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly combined to no-hit the Yankees on June 25, 2022. HOUSTON — Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Hours after the Astros reacquired ace Justin … Read more

‘Super fired up’ | Astros player and fans react to trade that brings Justin Verlander back to Houston

Verlander returns to the Astros just months after leaving via free agency. HOUSTON — The Astros made a statement Tuesday before the trade deadline, bringing back three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander.  Houston worked out a deal with the New York Mets just months after the ace left H-town for the Big Apple.  Houston gave … Read more

Welcome back, JV! Justin Verlander to return to Astros in trade with Mets

HOUSTON — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press. The Astros are sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York. Crane said the Mets are … Read more