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Could Houston Astros benefit from MLB lockout?

There are silver linings in every lockout, and the Houston Astros could potentially be right where they want to be.

MARCH 6, 2022

Who will be the next Tiger to reach the Hall of Fame? Miguel Cabrera? Justin Verlander? What about Jim Leyland? A look at Tigers who could one day make Cooperstown.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

From Acuña to deGrom to Ohtani: A baseball wish list

From Acuña to deGrom to Ohtani to (of course) an end to the lockout, Ben Verlander shares his 10 wishes for MLB in 2022.

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Ex-Tiger Justin Verlander finalizes $25 million, 1-year contract with Astros Justin Verlander's $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros has been finalized, nearly a month after it was agreed to.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Verlander, Astros finalize $25 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander’s $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros has been finalized, nearly a month after it was agreed to

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB approves Justin Verlander's 2-year extension with the Astros: Source On Monday MLB approved Justin Verlander's two-year, $50 million contract extension with the Houston Astros. The league's approval was first....

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Frenzy Part II? What to expect when MLB roster freeze lifts

There are 141 major league free agents waiting for a freeze on roster transactions to lift once a new collective bargaining agreement is reached

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Free Agent Tracker: Marcus Stroman signs with Chicago Cubs, plus more blockbuster deals

The Chicago Cubs have made a big splash by signing starting pitcher Marcus Stroman! Here's the latest from MLB free agency.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Noah Syndergaard and Justin Verlander: What to expect in their return from Tommy John surgery

Jordan Shusterman looks at what to expect from Noah Syndergaard and Justin Verlander coming back from Tommy John surgery.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Correa, Freeman, Scherzer among baseball's top free agents

With a possible lockout on the horizon, it’s been mostly business as usual on the free agent market — so far

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best free agent match for each MLB team The General Managers Meetings have come and gone, and the early weeks of free agency have seen pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez, Justin Verlander,...

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks hire Brent Strom as pitching coach

The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired Brent Strom to be their pitching coach

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Verlander contract details: How much are Astros paying ace to return to Houston? Verlander is slated to return to Houston after missing most of the past two seasons as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Justin Verlander's return gives the Astros their ace. Does it also portend a trade of another starter? The last time Verlander pitched a full season, he won the AL Cy Young Award and he looked impressive at a recent showcase in Florida.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Justin Verlander will re-sign with Astros: report NEW YORK — Justin Verlander isn’t coming to the Big Apple. He’s staying in H-town.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

AL Cy Young Award Winners 2021 — Robbie Ray, Toronto 2020 — x-Shane Bieber, Cleveland 2019 — Justin Verlander, Houston 2018 — Blake Snell, Tampa Bay 2017 — Corey Klub...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Detroit Tigers' reunion with Justin Verlander will have to wait at least another year Ex-Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander agreed with a one-year, $25 million deal (with a player option for Year 2) with the Houston Astros on Wedn...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Justin Verlander agrees to one-year, $25 million deal with Houston Astros Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander, 38, sat out all of the 2021 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Verlander agrees to $25M, 1-year deal with Astros

Justin Verlander has agreed to a $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros that includes a conditional $25 million player option for a second season

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Verlander to re-sign with Astros on 1-year, $25 million deal: Reports Justin Verlander will re-sign with the Houston Astros. The hard-throwing two-time Cy Young winner missed the 2021 season after undergoing To...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No Tigers reunion: Justin Verlander set to return to Astros Justin Verlander's brother, Ben, broke the news on Twitter on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Returning to Houston Verlander (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $25 million contract with the Astros on Wednesday, which includes a player option for 2023, Mark Berman of KRIV 26 News reports.

Impact Verlander officially passed on the $18.4 million qualifying offer extended by Houston prior to Wednesday's deadline, and it didn't take long for him to reach a more lucrative deal. The 38-year-old missed the entirety of 2021 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he was still as effective as ever during his last full season with a 2.58 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 300:42 K:BB over 223 innings during 2019. The right-hander recently impressed at a showcase workout and is expected to enter spring training with minimal restrictions.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejects qualifying offer Verlander (elbow) rejected the Astros' $18.4 million qualifying offer for 2022 prior to Wednesday's deadline, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though an $18.4 million salary for a 38-year-old pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery would certainly seem to be a fair deal, Verlander is confident he'll be able to secure a two-year contract -- and potentially at a higher annual average value -- on the open market after he reportedly impressed during a recent throwing showcase in front of several teams. A return to Houston may not be in the cards for Verlander, whom Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic believes is more inclined to sign with either an East Coast-based team or Detroit, the organization with whom he began his career. Regardless of where he lands, Verlander is expected to report to spring training with few restrictions since he'll be more than 16 months removed from his elbow procedure.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander gets $25M from Astros, Belt remains with Giants

Justin Verlander reached a $25 million deal to remain with the Houston Astros as he comes back from Tommy John surgery, and Brandon Belt accepted an $18.4 million qualifying offer...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Verlander Rumors: Red Sox Part Of AL East Arms Race For Ace Justin Verlander has a nice market developing with three AL East teams, including the Red Sox, reportedly showing interest.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • NESN.COM