JUSTIN VERLANDER NEWS

Verlander ups intensity in latest bullpen session WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros right-hander Justin Verlander has yet to pitch in an exhibition game because of right shoulder issues. Howev...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Mets Players Tell Verlander They Weren't Behind 'Diva' Comments Justin Verlander is still searching for who called him a diva while he was with the New York Mets last year, but it doesn’t seem like it was...

FEBRUARY 23 • KANSASCITY.COM

Justin Verlander says he's 'behind schedule' after offseason shoulder issue

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, who turns 41 next week, says shoulder issue could keep him from being ready for opening day.

FEBRUARY 14

Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Justin Verlander (shoulder) is behind schedule Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander said Wednesday that he’s a couple of weeks behind schedule due to an ailing shoulder.”When I fi...

FEBRUARY 14 • SUNHERALD.COM

Verlander slowed by shoulder issue, timetable unclear As Astros pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training on Wednesday, ace Justin Verlander said a “little hiccup” with his right shoulde...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

Astros mailbag: Alex Bregman's extension chances, Justin Verlander's Hall of Fame decision Which minor-league hitter could make the Opening Day roster? Do the Astros still need bullpen help? Is Jake Meyers' starting job safe?

FEBRUARY 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Note to Astros: Start spending before your title window closes

Despite reaching the ALCS in seven consecutive seasons, the Astros have major questions to answer in the coming years — and they better addr...

JANUARY 18

Why Marcus Stroman is a perfect fit with the Yankees and their underrated rotation

How good is the Yankees' 2024 starting rotation? Ben Verlander examines the Marcus Stroman signing and sends a message to the New York fan b...

JANUARY 17

Yankees-Mets arms race for Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be first of many

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the prized pitching jewel of free agency, and both New York teams are all-in on acquiring him. But which one needs him...

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AL Cy Young Award Winners 2023 — x-Gerrit Cole, New York 2022 — x-Justin Verlander, Houston 2021 — Robbie Ray, Toronto 2020 — x-Shane Bieber, Cleveland 2019 — Justin...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Astros' dynasty is not over, but they need to take a hard look in the mirror

Ben Verlander does not believe the Astros' reign is over, but they can't simply run it back in 2024. There are three areas in particular the...

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Justin Verlander on José Altuve's ALCS Game 5 heroics: 'He never ceases to amaze'

José Altuve saved his team once again in October. See what Justin Verlander told Ben Verlander about the man he calls the Astros' "heart and...

OCTOBER 21, 2023

2023 MLB odds: How to bet Astros-Rangers Game 5; ALCS pick, prediction

The ALCS has turned into a barn-burner. Will Hill gives the key to winning Game 5, as well as his best bet heading into Friday's matchup.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Named starter for Game 5 Verlander will start Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday at Texas, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact An easy call here for Astros manager Dusty Baker. Verlander took the loss in Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday at Houston, but that was mostly due to a lack of run support. The veteran right-hander has allowed only two runs while tallying 11 strikeouts through 12.2 innings (two starts) this postseason.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Ninja's filthiest pitches (so far) of 2023 MLB posteason

The MLB playoffs have delivered a bunch of filthy pitching — and here are some of Pitching Ninja's favorites.

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ace of clubs: Jordan Montgomery shuts down Astros as Rangers take ALCS opener

Deep in the heart of Texas, it was emerging ace Jordan Montgomery who outdueled October veteran Justin Verlander. Just like we all predicted...

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Astros' Justin Verlander impressed despite Game 1 loss: 'He kept us in it' Despite Houston's 2-0 loss in Game 1, Justin Verlander impressively held baseball’s best-remaining offense to its worst offensive night.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Verlander on Game 1 loss: Been there, overcome that HOUSTON -- A mounted television flickered overhead as Justin Verlander navigated the darkened catacombs outside the Astros’ clubhouse late S...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Surrenders two runs in loss Verlander took the loss in Sunday's 2-0 match against the Rangers in Game 1 of the ALCS, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks across 6.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Verlander had a solid performance on the losing half of a pitchers-duel, yet his team could not bail him out of the 12th loss of his postseason career. The veteran right-hander was victim to an RBI single in the second inning to give the Rangers an early lead and a fifth-inning solo home run by Leody Taveras would further the damage. However, Verlander hasn't lost a beat in his age-40 season, tossing his seventh quality start in eight games since September. So far this postseason, Verlander has pitched to a clean 1.42 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 12.2 innings with 11 strikeouts.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

ALCS Game 1 highlights: Rangers win 2-0 behind Jordan Montgomery gem

The Rangers have a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2 of the ALCS after taking down the Astros, 2-0, in Game 1 on Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2023