Convenience Big Store: ⚾ Why did Astros pull Framber Valdez from latest start?

Leadoff

Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on May 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Why did Framber Valdez get early hook in key start for Astros?

Houston's left-hander didn't get a chance to earn the win Wednesday in San Francisco.

Fort Worth Dunbar coach Robert Hughes gets cheers from the crowd as he is honored before a game against Fort Worth North Side in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, Feb. 7, 2003. Hughes tied teh retired Morgan Wootten for the boys high school national record of 1,274 victories. (AP Photo/Fort Worth Star-Telelgram, Alison Woodworth)

Robert Hughes was a legend on the court and a pioneer off it

The former Texas Southern star was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

Cheap Seats

Jake Meyers #6 celebrates with Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros after the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Trade rumblings

In the Cheap Seats, Chron sports writers answer burning questions from readers.

Which Astros players could be on the move this summer?

Chron sports editor Josh Criswell:

The Astros have remained adamant they won't be sellers at the MLB trade deadline, but there's still a strong chance they're active this summer. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi recently tabbed Houston as the most interesting team in the American League ahead of the deadline, mentioning outfielder Jake Meyers as a "natural" trade fit. The Astros have a surplus in the outfield given the emergence of rookie Joey Loperfido, and dealing a young player of Meyers' caliber could help fill a need for Houston's short-handed pitching staff.