JUSTIN VERLANDER NEWS

Shuts down Mariners Verlander (1-1) picked up the win during Saturday's 4-0 shutout of Seattle, allowing three hits with eight strikeouts in eight scoreless innings.

Impact If there were any doubts about Verlander's potential to remain effective, they were put to rest Saturday. The 39-year-old righty was masterful in permitting just four baserunners while recording twice as many strikeouts and required 87 pitches to endure eight innings. The future Hall-of-Famer is set to take the hill next for a premier matchup against Toronto on Friday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vintage Verlander hurls gem vs. Mariners SEATTLE -- If there were any doubts veteran right-hander Justin Verlander wasn’t going to be able to return to his dominant form after und...

APRIL 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Vintage Verlander dominates as Astros stymie Mariners 4-0

Justin Verlander pitched three-hit ball over eight innings for his first win since July 2020 and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners play the Astros after Frazier's 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros after Adam Frazier had four hits on Friday in an 11-1 win over the Astros

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frazier, Gonzales lead M's past Astros 11-1 in home opener

Marco Gonzales rebounded from a rocky first start to throw seven solid innings, Adam Frazier had four hits including a two-run triple and two-run double, and the Seattle Mariners o...

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB odds: Gerrit Cole, Corbin Burnes and Verlander lead Cy Young futures

MLB is back! With the first week of the season in the books, here is a look at the Cy Young futures for both the NL and AL.

APRIL 15, 2022

MLB Top 10: Astros, Rays, Blue Jays the best of the best after opening weekend

Ben Verlander names his top 10 MLB teams after opening weekend, starting with the Astros' impressive pitching and deep offense.

APRIL 11, 2022

Takes loss in debut Verlander (0-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Angels after allowing one run on three hits and three walks while fanning seven across five innings.

Impact Verlander tossed 47 of his 80 pitches for strikes but suffered the loss after giving up a solo shot to Jared Walsh in the second inning. The Astros' offense couldn't respond, and as a result, the veteran had to settle for the loss in his season debut. Verlander will try to bounce back next week when he pitches against the Mariners at home.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's MLB: Verlander returns from injury, loses debut: 'It's a long road, man' Justin Verlander pitched five innings of one-run ball, giving up three hits and striking out seven in the Astros' 2-0 loss against the Angel...

APRIL 10, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

'It felt like my debut': Justin Verlander is back, and the Astros ace passed his season-opening test In his first start in 624 days, the future Hall of Famer struck out Shohei Ohtani three times and escaped a major jam in his final inning.

APRIL 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Syndergaard bests Verlander in returns, Halos top Astros 2-0

Noah Syndergaard pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning in a strong Angels debut, narrowly outdueling fellow Tommy John surgery returnee Justin Verlander in Los Angeles’ 2-0 vi...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros bring 2-0 series advantage over Angels into game 3

The Houston Astros meet the Los Angeles Angels with a 2-0 series lead

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peña homers with parents watching, Astros thump Angels 13-6

Jeremy Peña hit his first major league home run while his parents were being interviewed on the broadcast, Kyle Tucker went deep twice and the Houston Astros pounded the Los Angele...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Verlander back, Thor debuts, dominant Pads

Justin Verlander will pitch for Houston for the first time since having Tommy John surgery late in 2020

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With the Optimism of Spring, Some Stars Reappear Out West Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon are back on the field for the Angels, and Justin Verlander is expected back for the Astros. All are hoping the...

APRIL 8, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

MLB 2022: The magic of Opening Day returns for Astros-Angels

Ben Verlander writes about his excitement for Opening Day, featuring the Astros, the Angels, Shohei Ohtani and a live "Flippin' Bats" show.

APRIL 7, 2022

MLB 2022: 40 things to watch this baseball season

FOX Sports' MLB Writers get you ready for Opening Day with their lists of the players, teams and events to watch this season.

APRIL 4, 2022

Lockout experience fuels Astros' Baker's unorthodox approach

As either a player, coach or manager, Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros has been through every baseball work stoppage

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Verlander to start 3rd game of season, face Angels

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched five solid innings in his final spring training tune-up Sunday and pronounced himself healthy and ready to start the season

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS