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Oral history of Astros Justin Verlander trade
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Luis Arráez, Twins' wizard with the bat, in line for an All-Star spot
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Houston Astros fall to Oakland A's to end winning streak
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Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander tosses second career no-hitter in win over Blue Jays
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Fire and ice: The relationship between Justin Verlander and his catcher Robinson Chirinos
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Verlander sharp again, Tigers sweep White Sox
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Fire and ice: The relationship between Justin Verlander and his catcher Robinson Chirinos
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Justin Verlander strong-arms Detroit Tigers into ALCS, eliminates Oakland A's
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Do-Over Week: What if the Cubs traded for Justin Verlander in 2017? - The Athletic
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Maxwell Kates: Justin Verlander
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Maxwell Kates: Justin Verlander
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ALDS Game 5 - Tigers 3, A's 0: Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera carry Tigers to ALCS - Bless You Boys
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Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer in their Detroit days: Competitive, 'not the best of buddies' - Newsday