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Is Justin Verlander a serious possibility to sign with Dodgers?

Justin Verlander is a free agent this offseason, and there seems to be serious possibility that he signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Verlander will turn 40 in February but just put together one of his best seasons. He led the American League with …

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Kate Upton answers whether she wants Justin Verlander to retire

Justin Verlander on Saturday won his second World Series as his Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6. Verlander missed all of the 2021 season due to Tommy John surgery and returned this year to win the World Series and likely …

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Dusty Baker leaned on great quote in handling Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander battled through five innings to get his first career World Series win in Game 5 Thursday, and part of that was down to manager Dusty Baker’s faith in his ace. Baker’s handling of his starter can apparently be partly …

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Dusty Baker had prescient quote about Justin Verlander before Game 5

Dusty Baker’s quote about Justin Verlander prior to Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night sure turned out to be prescient. The Houston Astros manager said that Verlander would not have strict limitations for the critical start against …

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Phillies fans teased Justin Verlander with Kate Upton chants

Philadelphia Phillies fans tried to tease Justin Verlander on Thursday with a very unoriginal chant. A fan in attendance for Game 5 of the World Series between the Phillies and Houston Astros shared that Phillies fans were chanting “Kate …

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Justin Verlander has great moment with Phillies fan who gave him middle finger

Justin Verlander on Tuesday shared a fun moment with the Philadelphia Phillies fan with whom he traded middle fingers on Monday. Verlander received attention when the video and photo of him flipping the bird to Phillies fans went viral. The Houston …

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Justin Verlander flips off Philadelphia fans in viral video

Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros went full villain as they arrived for Game 3 of the World Series. Video went viral of the Astros star Verlander giving Philadelphia fans the one-fingered salute as the Houston team bus pulled into Citizens Bank …

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Justin Verlander raises eyebrows with quote about longevity

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander may have opened some old wounds with a comment he made about his longevity on Thursday. Verlander is likely to win the AL Cy Young award despite being in his first season back from Tommy John surgery at the age …

Kate Upton in a jacket

Kate Upton wears awesome custom Justin Verlander Astros jacket to ALCS

Kate Upton was absolutely styling at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night while watching her husband’s team clinch a berth to the World Series. The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in Game 4 of the ALCS to sweep the series. Winning Game 4 …

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AL Cy Young favorite leaves start with injury

An American League Cy Young favorite prompted some worry when he left his start Sunday with an injury. Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander left Sunday’s start against the Baltimore Orioles after just three innings and 60 pitches. Verlander …

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Justin Verlander addresses being removed from no-hitter

Justin Verlander was removed in the middle of a no-hitter on Tuesday night, and the pitcher has no qualms about the move. Verlander shut out the visiting Minnesota Twins through six innings without allowing a hit. His Houston Astros were leading 2-0, …

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Tigers owner throws former GM under the bus

Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch blamed recently-fired Tigers GM Al Avila for trading away two veteran players who went on to enjoy career resurgences with other teams. The Tigers announced on Wednesday that they had fired Avila after seven years. …

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Justin Verlander has great comment about making All-Star team

Justin Verlander on Sunday learned that he made his 9th career All-Star team, and he gave a cool answer about earning his latest honor. Verlander was asked whether early in his career he expected to become a 9-time All-Star. The Houston Astros …

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Justin Verlander had great reaction to watching Shohei Ohtani play

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most talented players in MLB history, and fans are always in awe of the Los Angeles Angels star’s versatility. Justin Verlander finally understands why. Ohtani started on the mound and batted leadoff for the Angels …

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Justin Verlander passed on offer from 1 big contender to rejoin Astros

Justin Verlander opted to re-sign with the Houston Astros fairly quickly after becoming a free agent. That does not mean he did not have intriguing options elsewhere. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Verlander turned down a one-year, $25 …

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Justin Verlander makes decision on his 2022 team

Justin Verlander is staying put for the 2022 season. Verlander is set to remain with the Houston Astros on a one-year contract. The news was initially confirmed by Verlander’s brother, FOX Sports analyst Ben Verlander. Mark Berman of FOX 26 in …

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