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Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander placed on IL with calf injury
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Alex Cora applauds Justin Verlander's greatness after in-game episode with Astros' ace
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Report: Astros' Justin Verlander draws interest from NL contender
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Verlander's return and Valdez's no-no are no guarantees of an Astros surge – Houston Public Media
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Houston Astros' Ace and Future MLB Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is Having a Historically Great Season - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's timeline as team's ace
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The extraordinary Justin Verlander is 39 … and the best pitcher in baseball, Houston Astros
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Houston Astros bring back veteran ace Justin Verlander in trade with New York Mets
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Justin Verlander sets postseason strikeout record in rough outing
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Justin Verlander makes history, proves again ace starters always rule
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Justin Verlander could return in late September
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World Series 2022: Justin Verlander goes winless yet again, now has worst ERA in Fall Classic history
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Justin Verlander on surgery recovery, timeline of return, and career longevity