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Justin Verlander dominates as NY Mets lose again to Astros
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MLB legends on Justin Verlander, pitching at 40: 'No telling how
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MLB Playoffs: Yankees lose ALCS opener to Astros' Justin Verlander
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Justin Verlander trade gives Astros the pitching depth they needed
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Verlander declines $25M option to become free agent
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Justin Verlander updates groin injury rehab
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Fantasy Baseball: 10 early trends to be optimistic about, starting
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Justin Verlander trade seeming more likely with Astros looming
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Mariners can't solve Astros ace Justin Verlander in second straight
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Starting Nine: Astros trade for Justin Verlander - The Crawfish Boxes
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Justin Verlander's decision goes down to wire
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World Series: Verlander gets elusive win, Astros lead 3-2
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Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: Justin Verlander back to