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Justin Verlander is headed back to the National League. Verlander agreed to a 1-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The deal is pending a physical. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that the …
Justin Verlander is struggling immensely since coming back from a neck injury late last month, and it has put his status in the Houston Astros’ playoff rotation into question. Verlander allowed six runs on eight hits Friday in just 4.2 innings, …
Father Time may finally have come for Justin Verlander. The Houston Astros righty Verlander got knocked around on Sunday by the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing an ugly eight earned runs on eight hits and one walk. Verlander was particularly tormented …
The streaking Houston Astros may gain even more steam based on the latest injury update on ace Justin Verlander. The 41-year-old pitcher Verlander has not pitched since a June 9 start against the Los Angeles Angels due to a lingering neck issue. …
For a second straight season, Justin Verlander might be reuniting with a former team of his at the trade deadline. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Thursday that the Houston Astros righty Verlander would be a “prime candidate for …
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander already has a Hall-of-Fame resume. But before his career ends, the 41-year-old wants to emulate someone already in Cooperstown. Verlander recently spoke to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman about his second …
The Houston Astros are already dealing with some health concerns, even before spring training can really get underway. Veteran ace Justin Verlander said Wednesday he is behind schedule after experiencing shoulder issues while preparing for spring …
Justin Verlander is known for being a superstitious player, though he has switched up his current pregame meal. Early in his career, Verlander made it known that he would eat Taco Bell the night before his starts. Ahead of a recent playoff start in …
Justin Verlander took the loss in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. He generally pitched well, but he failed to match Rangers starter Jordan Montgomery, who went 6.1 scoreless for the win. After the game, Verlander talked about …
The Houston Astros advanced to yet another ALCS by finishing off the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, and let’s just say Justin Verlander has not grown tired of being a part of the festivities that accompany the success. Verlander was given …
Justin Verlander told off Alex Cora during Tuesday night’s game between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox. Verlander was making his fourth start with Houston since being acquired by the AL West squad in a trade deadline deal with the New …
Justin Verlander was the target of some critical comments from one anonymous New York Mets player, and the ace pitcher issued his response on Monday. Verlander was accused of being distant from teammates and acting like a “diva” with the …
New York Mets fans may have been disappointed that the team gave up on Justin Verlander so quickly, but it sounds like at least one of the right-hander’s former teammates was not sad to see him go. Mike Puma of the New York Post published a …
The New York Mets have agreed to trade Justin Verlander, and the former Cy Young award winner is heading to a very familiar spot. Verlander has been traded to the Houston Astros, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Full trade, per ESPN sources: …
The New York Mets have already traded Max Scherzer, so it makes sense that they might deal Justin Verlander next. If that does happen, one new team is being linked to the former MVP. The Baltimore Orioles have emerged as a “team to watch” …
Justin Verlander’s future with the New York Mets remains uncertain as the 2023 MLB trade deadline draws closer. The Mets have already moved on from one former Cy Young award winner after trading away Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers. The …
