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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing
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Five Mets losses that may have changed the narrative had they gone
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Why the Mets signed Justin Verlander at 39: 'He's not afraid to
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers 2023 player option
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Ho-hum! Astros trade for Justin Verlander again – ALL THINGS ASTROS
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Rosenthal: If Mets sell at trade deadline, options range from the
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Mets fall to Yankees, split 2023 Subway Series
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Kate Upton welcomed by Astros fans after Justin Verlander-Mets trade
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to Astros at deadline
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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