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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander to start Sunday vs. Marlins
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers 2023 player option
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Why Astros traded prized prospects to get Justin Verlander deal done
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander, Yordan Alvarez hit milestones
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Justin Verlander has been everything Astros expected in big moments – New York Daily News
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Justin Verlander has been everything Astros expected in big moments – New York Daily News
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Justin Verlander has been everything Astros expected in big moments – New York Daily News
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Justin Verlander is the best reason for the Houston Astros to be bold in this moment
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Why the slumping Astros should try to 'buy' Justin Verlander despite their record
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Justin Verlander has been everything Astros expected in big moments – New York Daily News
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Justin Verlander proves he's just what Houston Astros needed - ESPN - SweetSpot- ESPN
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Justin Verlander is the best reason for the Houston Astros to be bold in this moment