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Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, teammates again, throw BP session
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Astros Free Agent Justin Verlander Eyes Max Scherzer-Mets Contract
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Astros' Verlander, Rangers' Scherzer to face-off for first time in
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Cy Young winner, runner-up facing in opener
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Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put
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Astros' Justin Verlander, Rangers' Max Scherzer brace for first clash
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Justin Verlander is the Mets' smart gamble
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Mets lose as Astros spoil Justin Verlander's Houston homecoming
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Astros slug way past Rangers again as Max Scherzer falls apart in