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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander knows he's still got it and it showed
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Astros' Justin Verlander leaves start due to calf discomfort
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Justin Verlander pitches quality start in Astros' win vs. Red Sox
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Justin Verlander Reunites With the Astros as the Mets Continue
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MLB playoffs: Astros' Justin Verlander in Hall of Fame form
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Shoutout to Astros pitchers AND Yordan Alvarez on a great start to
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The Houston Astros' Justin Verlander Trade Is a Win-Now Playoff
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Cristian Javier, Astros' bullpen pitch second no-hitter in World Series
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Astros' Justin Verlander pulled after six no-hit innings
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Justin Verlander returns to Astros with World Series in mind, 300 wins
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Houston Astros: How Justin Verlander turned up the heat
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Justin Verlander leads Astros over D-Backs to clinch playoff spot
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Justin Verlander ready for 'nerve-wracking' Houston Astros debut
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Justin Verlander's velocity at age 39 is the highest ever
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Astros vs. Phillies final score, results: Justin Verlander logs