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Justin Verlander Makes First Public Comments on Mets Trade, Return to Astros - Sports Illustrated
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Every move of the 2022-23 offseason, tracked
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Justin Verlander discusses return to Houston, says he feels 'at home' in New York
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Mets lose as Astros spoil Justin Verlander's Houston homecoming
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Reports: Broncos trading Randy Gregory to 49ers, National Sports
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Seattle Mariners hammer Justin Verlander, Houston Astros with four HRs in series-opening win
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Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS
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Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get first World Series win
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Mets sign Justin Verlander to $86 million deal
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Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer face Detroit Tigers together
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Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer face Detroit Tigers together
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Ex-Astros star Justin Verlander back in Houston looking aged months later for Mets
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Pipe dream Detroit Tigers roster that could compete for World Series in 2022