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Almost 6 years since trade, Justin Verlander's return no longer feels
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros
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Astros Players Cheated. Baseball Wanted Answers. So It Made a Deal
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Justin Verlander is in ace form, and the AL West should be worried
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Astros fan receives signed Verlander jersey in exchange for home
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Framber Valdez no-hits Guardians, upstaging Astros' trade for
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Ageless Verlander lifts Houston Astros over New York Yankees in
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Justin Verlander carries Astros past M's in series opener
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Justin Verlander City Connect Game-Used Jersey. Passes Curt
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World Series Game 6: How one gift made me a Verlander fan for life
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Verlander is still the steady arm Astros need for title chase
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Mets' Justin Verlander man of the hour in his return to Houston