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The New York Mets should treat Framber Valdez as the clearest solution in free agency because the Mets starting rotation still lacks dependable bulk innings. Citi Field rewards pitchers who limit damage, and Valdez fits that environment as a ground ball pitcher who controls contact. David Stearns can preserve flexibility while still choosing certainty by […]

The New York Mets have not enjoyed a stellar offseason thus far, but two insiders have connected them to a free agent starting pitcher who could change the complexion of their rotation in 2026. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York is interested in Framber Valdez, but could choose to […]

It’s been a disastrous offseason for the New York Mets so far, with the team looking to get better after missing the playoffs in 2025 but instead seeing multiple key names walk out the door in free agency. The most cataclysmic series of events occurred a few weeks ago, when star first baseman Pete Alonso […]

Japanese right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi had strongly considered moving on to Major League Baseball after pitching with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. The Houston Astros recently signed Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai, and they had also considered Takahashi for their pitching staff. As a result, Takahashi is returning to the Lions. Takahashi had […]

As the MLB offseason continues, Framber Valdez remains unsigned. Valdez has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency, but the former Houston Astros star has yet to agree to a contract. Broadcaster CJ Nitkowski recently suggested the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves as potential suitors, per MLB Network Radio on […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the Houston Astros are looking to rebound in 2026. Houston is on the hunt for starting pitching this offseason. With Framber Valdez expected to leave the team in free agency, the Astros want to build rotation depth through the trade market. On Friday, Houston […]

The Baltimore Orioles sent shockwaves throughout MLB when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. However, the Orioles don’t appear finished adding to their roster. Baltimore has been linked to many of the top pitchers available, including free agent Framber Valdez. The O’s are still expected to land a new […]

The Atlanta Braves are coming off a very disappointing season. Atlanta had one of the worst campaigns in recent memory, finishing the year with a 76-86 record. This offseason, the Braves are expected to invest in team payroll to try and find some talent. ESPN Major League Baseball analyst Buster Olney believes the team is after […]

The Los Angeles Angels have failed to reach the postseason over the past decade. LA hasn’t played meaningful October baseball since 2014. Pitching has long been a problem for the Halos. While the Angels have added some pitching already this offseason, there are three specific pitchers who they should consider singing amid their pursuit of […]

As the Framber Valdez free agency market develops, momentum is building around two major destinations. According to MLB free agency rumors, the Baltimore Orioles rotation and the New York Mets pitching staff are emerging as the most aggressive suitors for the 32-year-old left-hander. With Dylan Cease’s contract off the board, Valdez now headlines the remaining […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year. Even with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa around, they could not recreate their old magic. The Astros are now expected to lose Framber Valdez in free agency and are looking to add pitching in a trade. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome has […]

The New York Mets stand at a critical crossroads this offseason, and the path forward leads directly to one of baseball’s most reliable left-handed aces. Framber Valdez represents not just a pitcher, but a franchise-altering opportunity for a team desperate to return to contention. The Mets are already reported as frontrunners to land the 32-year-old […]

The New York Mets are largely expected to make significant changes to their roster this offseason, and they could look to add one of the best starters on the market. According to MLB insider Hector Gomez, the Mets are the current favorites to sign starting pitcher Framber Valdez. “The Mets are the favorites to sign […]

As teams look for an ace in free agency, there are a few players in the upper echelon of starting pitchers available. Amongst the bunch, long-time Houston Astros star Framber Valdez is considered the best. He has tough competition from San Diego Padres standout Dylan Cease. Franchises won’t complain if they’re able to land either […]

The 2025-26 MLB free agent pool is stacked with star players. Free agency in baseball is unique because a lot of the best players don’t sign when MLB free agency opens up, unlike in other sports. This year, there are players fresh off a World Series appearance, more star talent coming over from Japan, and […]

The Houston Astros have found themselves in the offseason spotlight as ace left-hander Framber Valdez makes waves with an unusual offseason decision. The 31-year-old is attending the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas, personally meeting with interested teams after turning down the Astros’ $21.7 million qualifying offer. His hands-on approach has caught the attention of […]

The New York Yankees find themselves at a critical crossroads heading into this offseason. With their rotation needing reinforcement and the opportunity to acquire one of baseball’s most dependable left-handed pitchers on the open market, the Bronx Bombers must act decisively. Framber Valdez, the two-time All-Star ace currently with the Houston Astros, represents the perfect […]

Framber Valdez stands as the crown jewel of the 2025 free-agent starting pitcher market, and the Los Angeles Dodgers would be wise to aggressively pursue the elite left-hander this offseason. After months of speculation, the two-time All-Star has officially entered free agency, leaving the Houston Astros to watch from the sidelines as a bidding war […]

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at a crossroads heading into the 2026 season. Despite winning 96 games, the franchise fell short once again in the postseason, leaving their front office desperate for the missing piece that could finally deliver a World Series championship. That piece could very well be Framber Valdez. The Houston Astros’ two-time […]

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series. Now, after amassing 92 wins and returning to the playoffs in a full 162-game campaign for the first time since 2018, there should be a […]

MLB Free Agency has officially begun, and once again, Japanese players from NPB are stirring the conversation. In recent offseasons, stars like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki have shown how international arms can reshape the market overnight. Now, another name is joining that elite list. Tatsuya Imai is coming to Major League Baseball, and the […]

There were a number of key reasons behind the Boston Red Sox and their appearance in the American League playoffs last season. Those reasons included the health of shortstop Trevor Story and his ability to produce key hits while playing solid defense throughout the majority of the season, the leadership of third baseman Alex Bregman […]

The Chicago Cubs face a crossroads in their pitching rotation after Shota Imanaga’s unexpected entry into free agency. The Japanese left-handed pitcher, who dazzled fans in his 2024 rookie season with a 2.91 ERA and Cy Young votes, saw his value decline significantly following a 3.73 ERA campaign in 2025 marred by home run issues […]

The MLB free agency signing period will begin on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. ET. There are some big-name players set to hit the open market, and with all of the record-breaking contracts that have been handed out in recent years, some huge deals will surely be agreed upon. This is especially true because the […]

The World Series has come and gone, so players with expiring contracts are officially free agents. The MLB free agent signing period starts on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. ET. Some big-name players will be plucked off the market right away, but there will be plenty of great players who don’t sign until deep into […]

Ever since winning the 2023 World Series, it’s felt like the Texas Rangers have underachieved. The team has plenty of veteran talent, not to mention a good collection of young players. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression/ lack of growth have held the Rangers back. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy elected not to return. He was replaced […]

The Houston Astros kick off the final series of their regular season on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Astros manager Joe Espada is configuring his lineup for the final few games of the season as his squad fights for a playoff spot. If they make it into the American League postseason field, players like […]

There is just a week of MLB regular-season action left, and drama is really heating up about which baseball teams will make the postseason, especially in the American League. Currently, there is a tie for the final Wild Card spot. Additionally, teams that looked like shoo-ins to win their respective divisions are no longer safe. […]

The Houston Astros are in a tight race in the American League East. Framber Valdez took the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, giving up a record-breaking home run to Cal Raleigh. On a team accustomed to dominance each season, Astros manager Joe Espada has his work cut out for him. Houston’s general manager, […]

The Houston Astros lost 4-2 to the Texas Rangers on Sunday to drop the three-game series. Houston got a great start from a pitcher who desperately needed it after a week in the spotlight. Framber Valdez crossed up Cesar Salazar on Monday against the Yankees, but kept his cool for the Astros on Sunday. Valdez […]

When MLB free agency rolls around, Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez will be one of the most coveted players on the market. However, there are questions about how Valdez’s recent actions could impact his future. The Astros star was embroiled in controversy after allegedly purposedly throwing at his catcher Cesar Salazar. Valdez was adamant that […]

Joe Espada has seen a lot during his career as a manager. However, Framber Valdez’s incident on Tuesday against the New York Yankees was a new one. Valdez gave up a grand slam to Trent Grisham after mis-communicating with his catcher Cesar Salazar. In retaliation, Valdez intentionally crossed up his catcher on the next pitch, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were in the World Series just two years ago. Now, they are on the outside looking in of the National League playoff picture. They were even trade deadline sellers earlier this year, as they made two of the biggest moves before the deadline when they sent Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez to […]

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees are squaring off in a rubber match on Wednesday evening in Texas. But the baseball world is still buzzing about a highlight from Monday night’s Bombers win. Astros pitcher Framber Valdez seemingly crossed up catcher Cesar Salazar. causing a stir, but could it impact his status as the […]

The Houston Astros and New York Yankees have a huge rubber match on Thursday night at Daikin Park. Houston took Game 2 after an umpire controversy and a brutal Devin Williams outing. The takeaway from Game 1 was not Trent Grisham’s grand slam, but a viral cross-up between Astros pitcher Framber Valdez and catcher Cesar […]

After a sequence that raised several questions during the Houston Astros’ 7-1 loss to the New York Yankees, left-hander Framber Valdez surrendered a grand slam to Trent Grisham. On the very next batter, catcher César Salazar was struck by a pitch that clearly caught him off guard. The play immediately fueled speculation about whether Valdez […]

Fans highly anticipated the matchup between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, but the spotlight now shifts to controversy. The Astros now find themselves under intense scrutiny after Dallas Braden blasted Framber Valdez for what he called “trash behavior” during the heated Astros-Yankees showdown. Braden didn’t hold back, calling the act “100% intentional. […]

The Houston Astros (76-63) have a big September ahead, and although they usually find a way through tough times, they cannot afford to sleep-walk through the end of the regular season in a tricky American League West. Staying focused on the big picture will be harder to do if there are in-house distractions. Franchise-great Framber […]

The Houston Astros are mired in a brutal slump. Entering Wednesday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers, Houston had been shutout in three straight games. And the team has been held scoreless in four of the last five contests. On Wednesday the Astros faced Charlie Morton. The Tigers starter kept Houston off the scoreboard through […]