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Justin Verlander responds to criticism from anonymous Mets player

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 …

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Anonymous Mets player rips Justin Verlander

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 …

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AL contender wins Justin Verlander sweepstakes

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: …

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Report: New ‘team to watch’ emerges in Justin Verlander sweepstakes

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” …

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Could Justin Verlander be traded to Dodgers?

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 …

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Notable team seemingly rules itself out of Justin Verlander sweepstakes

The New York Mets may be running low on suitors for Justin Verlander if they are serious about trading him. Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown suggested Sunday that the team is not in the market for a starting pitcher unless “something …

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Report: NL contender has explored potential Justin Verlander trade

Rumors continue to suggest that Justin Verlander could be on the move at the trade deadline, with a new team emerging as a potential landing spot. The Los Angeles Dodgers have explored a potential Verlander trade, according to Jack Harris and Jorge …

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1 frontrunner appears to be emerging for Justin Verlander

At 40 years old, Justin Verlander may still be triggering an earthquake at this year’s trade deadline. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported Thursday that there is a growing belief in the industry that the veteran righty Verlander will be traded by …

Justin Verlander in a Mets uniform

Report: Justin Verlander drawing trade interest from 1 NL contender

If the New York Mets decide to move their biggest names at the MLB trade deadline, expect them to draw plenty of interest. That may already be true for veteran ace Justin Verlander. The San Francisco Giants have interest in Verlander, according to …

Justin Verlander in a Mets uniform

Justin Verlander voices 1 big concern after latest combined no-hitter

Justin Verlander was happy to see the Detroit Tigers complete a combined no-hitter on Saturday, but the accomplishment also has him worried for one particular reason. Three Tigers pitchers — Matt Manning, Jason Foley, and Alex Lange — …

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Mets set to accomplish historic first in doubleheader Sunday

The New York Mets will make a bit of unique history on Sunday as they are set to play a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Saturday’s Mets game was rained out, leading the team to schedule a split doubleheader for Sunday. The …

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Mets provide notable update on Justin Verlander’s health

The cavalry may be soon coming for the struggling New York Mets. The Mets shared a notable update Wednesday about the health of nine-time All-Star pitcher Justin Verlander, who has begun the season on the injured list due to a low-grade teres major …

Justin Verlander in a Mets uniform

Justin Verlander not concerned about his injury

Justin Verlander was placed on the injured list to begin this season, but he does not sound too concerned about his injury. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner has a “low grade teres major strain,” the New York Mets announced on …

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Did Steve Cohen tip hand early about Justin Verlander-Mets deal?

Justin Verlander’s decision to sign with the New York Mets was a big win for amateur Twitter detectives everywhere. News broke on Monday that the reigning American League Cy Young winner Verlander has agreed to a big contract with the Mets. …

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Justin Verlander signs with NL team

The New York Mets lost Jacob deGrom when the right-hander signed with the Texas Rangers last week, and they have move quickly to replace him in their starting rotation. Justin Verlander and the Mets have agreed to a two-year contract, according to …

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Mets moving to big Plan B after Jacob deGrom’s departure

The New York Mets are not just sitting back and licking their wounds after Jacob deGrom’s exit. News broke Friday that the two-time Cy Young winner deGrom has decided to leave the Mets and is signing a massive deal with a surprising AL team. In …

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