JUSTIN VERLANDER NEWS

Astros can't back Verlander, blanked in ALCS opener HOUSTON -- Holding the vaunted Rangers offense to two runs with Justin Verlander on the mound should have been a road map to success for the...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Who is Leody Taveras, who homered against Justin Verlander in ALCS Game 1 Leody Taveras is coming off his best season as a member of the Texas Rangers and hit a home run off Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Astros vs. Rangers live updates: Justin Verlander starts, ALCS Game 1 score, time, TV channel The American League Championship Series begins Sunday in Houston with Justin Verlander starting for the Astros.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Will start Game 1 of ALCS Verlander will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Rangers on Sunday in Houston, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Verlander would have gotten the call for a potential ALDS Game 5 start against the Twins, but the Astros took care of business with a clinching Game 4 victory Wednesday at Target Field. The veteran right-hander was his usual trusty October self in Game 1 of that best-of-five series, tallying six strikeouts over six scoreless innings in a 6-4 defeat of Minnesota. He'll be on seven full days of rest leading into the opener of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series versus the Rangers.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu homers again, powers Astros past into 7th straight championship series Houston, the defending World Series champion, will host Texas in Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday. Justin Verlander is likely to take the mound...

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Unlikely to start on short rest Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Verlander is "probably not" an option to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Twins on short rest, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis...

Impact Houston has not yet announced a Game 4 starter, but it doesn't sound like Verlander is under consideration. Instead, Verlander would presumably be in line to take the ball in a potential Game 5. The Astros are turning to Cristian Javier in Game 3 after splitting the first two games of the series. J.P. France could be the favorite to start Game 4 for Houston after Hunter Brown was used in relief in Game 2.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB playoffs highlights: Rangers, Astros, Phillies, D-Backs get Game 1 wins

The 2023 MLB playoffs continue with Game 1 of all four division series Saturday. Follow along with all the action here!

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Despite early struggles, Verlander comes out on top in 'chess match' HOUSTON -- Justin Verlander is no stranger to Game 1 starts. His outing on Saturday afternoon against the Twins in the American League Divis...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Two Yordan Alvarez homers back Justin Verlander as Astros open with win over Twins - The Boston Globe Verlander settled in after a shaky beginning to his 35th career postseason start, and the Astros built an early lead that held up with Minne...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener

Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their AL Division Series opener

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Justin Verlander enters 10th postseason with less heat, same fire

The Astros reacquired Justin Verlander for the playoffs. But he's had to evolve in his age-40 season and is curious himself how he'll fare t...

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Ober to start for Twins against Verlander and Astros in Game 1 of ALDS

Bailey Ober will start for the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Saturday against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros tab Justin Verlander to start ALDS opener vs. Twins Sep 30, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during t...

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Verlander to start Game 1 of ALDS for Astros against Minnesota

Justin Verlander will start Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets call for ALDS Game 1 Verlander will start for the Astros on Saturday in Game 1 of the ALDS versus the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros have co-aces with Verlander and Framber Valdez, and manager Dusty Baker will go with the former for the series opener while holding the latter back for Game 2. Verlander collected a 2.73 ERA over his final five starts of the regular season for Houston. He will be pitching on six days' rest Saturday.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The 2023 Flippy Awards: Ben Verlander picks his MVP, best bat flip, fan moment and more!

An incredible 2023 MLB regular season is in the books. Check out Ben Verlander's winners for best trade, best swag, MVP and more!

OCTOBER 4, 2023

World Series odds, futures bets, for every playoff team, ranked from 12 to 1

FOX Sports MLB betting analyst Will Hill ranked every playoff teams' chances of winning the World Series in terms of betting value. The team...

OCTOBER 3, 2023

2023 MLB season in review: Key stats, numbers

The 2023 season has officially wrapped up. What will we remember best from the campaign? We go through the most notable numbers.

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Helps secure playoff spot Verlander (13-8) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out five over five shutout innings to earn the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Verlander's three walks were his most in a start since he was traded from the Mets, but he still got the job done. The Astros' playoff spot was confirmed with their win and the Mariners' loss to Texas. Verlander has maintained three scoreless outings in his 11 starts with Houston, and he ends September allowing 17 runs (16 earned) over 39 innings across six starts. He's at a 3.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 144:45 K:BB in 162.1 innings over 27 regular-season starts, and it's a near certainty the right-hander will start in a playoff game.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE