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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez denies using sticky stuff in Game 2
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Houston Astros fans react to star pitcher Framber Valdez being undecided on playing in the World Baseball Classic: He needs to rest his arm
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Phillies-Astros news: Game 3 postponed due to rain; series picks back up Tuesday
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One year after the scandal, how do we view the Astros -- and what's next for MLB? - ESPN
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Phillies not concerned about talk of Astros pitcher Framber Valdez doctoring baseballs
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2022 World Series: Phillies react to Astros lefty Framber Valdez potentially using foreign substance – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Framber Valdez's odd hand rubbing is of no concern to Phillies
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MLB playoffs: Valdez tries to close out Rangers; Phillies head home with 3-2 lead over D-Backs
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Phillies not worried about Astros' Valdez odd hand rubbing - WHYY
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Framber Valdez Reacts to Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies World Series & Framber's Growth
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Phillies-Astros news: Game 3 postponed due to rain; series picks back up Tuesday
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One year after the scandal, how do we view the Astros -- and what's next for MLB? - ESPN
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Phillies not concerned about talk of Astros pitcher Framber Valdez doctoring baseballs
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Framber Valdez on rubbing hands together in World Series Game 2