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Framber Valdez's Agent Slams Notion He Intentionally Hit Astros Catcher With Pitch

Both Valdez and his agent denied the cross-up was intentional.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2025

Red Sox Announcer Calls Out Astros Pitcher for 'All-Time Scumbag Move By a Teammate'

Will Middlebrooks said he would have fought Astros pitcher Framber Valdez if he was his teammate.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3, 2025

SI:AM | Rafael Devers, Framber Valdez at the Heart of Drama-Filled Night in MLB

Two ugly incidents unfolded in MLB games last night.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3, 2025

The Yankees Have Sold Out for Power, for Better or Worse

Just about every hitter in New York’s lineup is trying to hit home runs every at-bat. The approach worked to near-record effect in August, but has drawbacks.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2, 2025

Astros' Luis Garcia to Return From Injury vs. Angels for First Start Since 2023

Luis Garcia will return to the Astros rotation after an absence of more than two years.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2025

Ranking MLB Strength of Schedules as Playoff Races Heat Up

As the division and wild card races heat up for the stretch run, let's examine which contenders have the easiest and hardest schedules for the last month of regular season baseball.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2025

Astros' DH Yordan Alvaraz Will Return to Lineup After Nearly Four Months

He last played on May 2 and has been recovering from a small right hand fracture.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2025

Astros Sign Former All-Star Relief Pitcher Craig Kimbrel

The nine-time All-Star is headed to Houston.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 21, 2025

Bill Simmons’s Red Sox Tweets Timeline Captures Rollercoaster Second Half of Season

Bill Simmons may be jinxing the Boston Red Sox with his tweets.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20, 2025

Two key MLB series commence Monday

Two key MLB series commence Monday. We feature the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies hosting Seattle.

The Sports Daily · Aug 18, 2025