JUSTIN VERLANDER NEWS

Electric over seven frames Verlander (7-2) earned the win after he tossed seven innings, surrendering one run on six hits and two walks while striking out 12 in Tuesday's victory over the Mariners.

Impact After allowing six runs over six frames in his last start versus the Mariners on May 27, Verlander was dominant Tuesday with the only blemish on his line coming on an Abraham Toro RBI groundout in the top of the fourth frame. The 39-year-old struck out a season-high 12 batters in the outing while recording his eighth quality start of the campaign. He has now allowed three runs while recording 18 strikeouts over 14 innings in his last two starts following the blow up versus the Mariners. Verlander owns a superb 2.13 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with 73 punchouts over 71.2 innings in 11 starts in 2022.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander strikes out 12 as Astros top Mariners 4-1

Justin Verlander struck out a season-high 12 in seven sparkling innings, Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verlander (12 K's) becomes active all-time strikeouts leader HOUSTON -- Justin Verlander struck out a season-high 12 batters in seven innings in a 4-1 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night at Minute M...

JUNE 8, 2022 • MLB.COM

Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners meet the Houston Astros with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benches clear in 9th, Servais tossed as Mariners beat Astros

Mariners manager Scott Servias was ejected for his role in a benches-clearing scuffle in the ninth inning of Seattle’s 7-4 win over the Houston Astros, a game in which Cal Raleigh...

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Twins host Yankees, Angels' skid hits 12

The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fades late in no-decision Verlander didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 in over the A's, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.

Impact The future Hall of Famer took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, but an Elvis Andrus double and Christian Bethancourt homer quickly put Verlander on the hook for a loss until Houston rallied in the top of the ninth. He still delivered his seventh quality start of the season, and Verlander will take a 2.23 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 61:12 K:BB through 64.2 innings into his next outing.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander nears another no-hitter, Astros rally past A's 5-4

Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Yordan Álvarez cleared the bases with a go-ahead double in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-...

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewis homers, Gilbert dominant as Mariners blank Astros 6-0

Kyle Lewis homered for the second straight game, Julio Rodríguez got three more hits and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 6-0

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners get a much-needed 'reset' then knock around Justin Verlander The Mariners knocked around Justin Verlander for four homers and 10 hits as Seattle stunned the AL West-leading Astros.

MAY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mariners hammer Verlander for 4 HRs in 6-1 win over Astros

Rookie Julio Rodríguez hit the first of Seattle’s four home runs off Houston ace Justin Verlander, and the Mariners thumped the Astros 6-1

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coughs up four homers Verlander (6-2) allowed six runs on 10 hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against Seattle.

Impact Verlander was cursed by the long ball Friday, yielding six runs on four homers. He gave up a pair of two-run shots to Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Lewis in the first innings. The 39-year-old had been tagged with just four home runs through 51.2 frames entering Friday's ugly outing. Still, he's sporting a 2.03 ERA with a 55:10 K:BB through nine starts. Verlander is projected to take the mound in Oakland next week.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Verlander aims for 7th win in row, Acuña ailing

Astros ace Justin Verlander has been as dominant as ever in his return from Tommy John surgery, going 6-1 with a 1.22 ERA in eight starts

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners host the Houston Astros to begin a three-game series

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Verlander aims for 7th win in row, Acuña ailing

Astros ace Justin Verlander has been as dominant as ever in his return from Tommy John surgery, going 6-1 with a 1.22 ERA in eight starts

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gurriel helps Astros beat Guardians 2-1 to win series

Yuli Gurriel and José Siri had two hits each, Cristian Javier tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to win their series

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy mailbag: Justin Verlander trade thoughts, and a Marcus Semien deep dive John Laghezza answers questions about several hitters off to slow starts, with great detail given to what is wrong with Marcus Semien.

MAY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB Top 10: Yankees remain on top but Dodgers catching fire

The Yankees are No. 1 in Ben Verlander's power rankings for the fourth straight week, but the Dodgers and Astros are in hot pursuit.

MAY 23, 2022

Verlander shines in 3rd straight scoreless start HOUSTON -- Routine is the best way to describe Justin Verlander’s outing on Saturday night. Just another day at the ballpark. Houston manage...

MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM