Martin “Machete” Maldonado Set to Clear a Path for Tigers
Machete is headed to Detroit, and the Tigers are about to find out what Astros pitchers knew for years: Martín Maldonado takes his baseball seriously, and he expects everyone around him to do the same. Maldonado is reportedly joining the Tigers as their…
Imai Dominates, Trammell Delivers as Astros Win Series Opener
For five innings, Tatsuya Imai and Troy Melton were locked in a pitcher’s duel. Then Taylor Trammell broke it open. Trammell’s sixth-inning home run off Melton broke up a bid for perfection and provided all the offense Imai needed, as the…
Hunter Brown’s Return Gives Astros Timely Boost
The Houston Astros have been playing without their ace for more than two months. That is about to change. Hunter Brown threw five innings and 78 pitches Wednesday night in what is expected to be his final rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land, striking out…
Framber Valdez Says Goodbye to Houston: “Grateful for 8 Years of La Grasa”
After eight seasons anchoring the Houston Astros’ rotation, left-hander Framber Valdez is heading to Detroit, signing a three-year, $115 million contract with the Tigers and closing the book on one of the most dependable pitching runs of the franchise’s…
Framber Valdez Leaves Astros, Signs Three-Year, $115 Million Deal with Tigers
Former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez is headed to the Detroit Tigers, agreeing to a three-year, $115 million contract Wednesday night, pending a physical. The deal carries a record $38.3 million average annual value for a left-handed pitcher and…
