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Verlander returns to Astros, Mets include $54M in trade
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Rosenthal: The new Justin Verlander — Those closest to Astros ace
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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Justin Verlander to start Opening Day for Astros
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Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series again
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Even With 5-0 Lead, Verlander Can't Get 1st World Series Win
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander adds to his World Series role
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent