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Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros vs. Mariners Game 1: Free live stream, TV schedule, how to watch MLB playoffs AL Cy Young candidate Justin Verlander (18-4, 1.75 ERA( will start Game 1 of the ALDS for the Astros.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

MLB playoff odds: Best Game 1 bets for division round

FOX Sports MLB Betting Analyst Edward Egros aka The Professor, is here to guide you through the MLB Playoffs with his best bets.

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 1

The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners' Logan Gilbert embraces ALDS matchup with Astros' Justin Verlander In four starts vs. Houston this season, the Mariners' Logan Gilbert has a 2.52 ERA and has not allowed more than three runs or pitched fewer...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Verlander returns to playoffs as Astros host Seattle in ALDS

When Justin Verlander takes the mound for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, it will have been almost three years since...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verlander 'knows what to expect' in postseason HOUSTON -- Believe it or not, it’s been nearly three years since Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched in a postseason. That was in the 2019 W...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Verlander to start AL Division Series opener for Astros

Justin Verlander will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series for the Houston Astros

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed as Game 1 starter Verlander will start Game 1 of the ALDS against the Mariners or Blue Jays on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact There was little doubt Verlander would earn the honor, as he rebounded from Tommy John surgery to record a 1.75 ERA in 28 starts this season, likely earning him a Cy Young. His 3.40 lifetime ERA in the postseason doesn't trail his career 3.24 regular-season ERA by much, though he owns a mediocre 4.27 ERA over his last nine playoff starts dating back to 2018.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown

Minnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday

The entire Major League Baseball playoff picture is now set

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hangover in Houston: Phillies hitless until 9th in loss Justin Verlander struck out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Philadelphia Phillies hitless until th...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Throws five no-hit innings Verlander (18-4) threw five no-hit innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Phillies. He struck out 10 and walked one.

Impact The Astros didn't push Verlander very far in a game that had no impact on the regular season. He exited after 77 pitches (51 strikes) in another sharp start to put a bow on his excellent regular season. The 39-year-old finished a 1.75 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 185:29 K:BB through 175 innings over 28 starts, and he'll likely be back on the mound for Game 1 of the ALDS in a week.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

JV's final Cy statement: 10 K's, 5 no-hit IP, 1.75 ERA HOUSTON -- Any debate about who should win the 2022 American League Cy Young Award was likely put to rest in the span of five remarkable inn...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Verlander, bullpen keep Phils hitless until 9th in 10-0 win

Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth i...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verlander, Astros bullpen loses no-hit bid in 9th vs Phils

Justin Verlander and the Houston bullpen lost their bid for a combined no-hitter when Garrett Stubbs led off the ninth inning with a single for the Philadelphia Phillies

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies bring win streak into matchup with the Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Houston Astros

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros start season at home against the Phillies

The Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies in the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011

Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win o...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Team of the Season: Ohtani, Judge, Alvarez, Betts lead list

Ben Verlander wraps up the 2022 MLB season with his Team of the Season, choosing the best of the best at each position the entire year.

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Pitching Ninja's Filthiest Pitches: Verlander, Valdez leading Astros into October

The Houston Astros' pitching has dominated the American League all season. Rob Friedman provides a postseason preview of their top arms.

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Phillies top Nats, cut magic number to 1 in NL wild-card bid

The Philadelphia Phillies have reduced their magic number to one for clinching their first postseason berth in 11 years

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS