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Verlander and the Astros
A s we head into the last two weeks of the season, Justin Verlander is one of the intriguing question marks for the Astros ...
His struggles have led some to speculate that he could be left off the playoff roster for the AL West leaders.
A difficult decision lingers as Justin Verlander searches for his form. But whatever choice the Astros make, their rotation has the pieces to envision a deep October run.
Justin Verlander handed the baseball to his manager and began the walk to his dugout. He adjusted his cap and shook his head several times. He approached the first-base line with his gaze lowered. In ...
“It was about getting outs, pitching to contact, obviously you would go for the strike out when you needed it,” Verlander said, recalling the old philosophy. “The analytics … it’s going ...
The Hall of Famer shares his thoughts on MLB's best staff, Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase's Cy Young case, how to protect ...
Despite his legendary career, the legendary pitcher faces a difficult comeback from injury, raising questions about his role in the MLB playoffs.
He is arguably the greatest ace of his generation and until a few months ago, Verlander pitching high-leverage ... If he can round into form in the nick of time, maybe the Astros feel confident ...
It took a little while into the 2024 MLB season, but the Houston Astros once again look like contenders in the American ...
Will the playoff rotation include Verlander? Why wasn't Houston more transparent about Kyle Tucker's injury? We answer your ...
The form that will one day have Cooperstown ... "I fully expect that Justin's going to be part of that," pitching coach Bill Murphy said before Verlander's most recent start.