JUSTIN VERLANDER NEWS

Verlander dominates over 7 innings, Astros beat Twins 2-0

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Facing Joe Mauer with runners at the corners and no outs, Justin Verlander reached back for a fastball that broke in to st...

APRIL 10, 2018

Carpenter has 'great at-bats,' including two-run blast off Verlander

Matt Carpenter is showing the St. Louis Cardinals what they were missing while he was sidelined by a back strain.

MARCH 14, 2018

Cardinals' Carpenter hits 2-run homer off Verlander

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Matt Carpenter is showing the St. Louis Cardinals what they were missing while he was sidelined by a back strain.

MARCH 14, 2018

Verlander vanquished: Astros lose lead, Dodgers force Game 7

LOS ANGELES (AP) Justin Verlander held the possibility of a lifetime in his big, right paw.

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Verlander brings the heat, hollers Astros toward Game 2 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) Justin Verlander brought the heat.

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Astros turn to Verlander in attempt to even series

In four appearances (three starts) in this postseason, Verlander has a 1.46 ERA over 24 2/3 innings, striking out 24 with six walks

OCTOBER 25, 2017

LEADING OFF: Verlander tries to keep Astros from 0-2 hole

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Astros look to prized-acquisition Verlander with season on the line

Astros right-hander Justin Verlander was deemed a franchise savior, an ace capable of leading his new club to the promised land of its first championship.

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Verlander tasked with saving Astros' season (Oct 20, 2017)

HOUSTON -- From the moment he waived his no-trade clause and accepted relocation to Houston, Astros right-hander Justin Verlander was deeme...

OCTOBER 20, 2017

D-backs name Duplantier, Cron as top minor-league players for 2017

Kevin Cron was Southern League MVP; Jon Duplantier had 1.39 ERA at two levels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Verlander faces Mariners in home debut with Astros (Sep 17, 2017)

HOUSTON -- When the Houston Astros acquired right-hander Justin Verlander just prior to the waiver trade deadline, they did so with the anticipation that he would provide the club...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Verlander leads Astros to skid-snapping 1-0 win over Angels (Sep 12, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Houston Astros gave up three prospects for Justin Verlander because they wanted a stopper for their World Series...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Verlander ready for Astros debut against Mariners (Sep 05, 2017)

SEATTLE -- Justin Verlander will make his debut for the Houston Astros in the second game of a three-game series against the Seattle Marine...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017