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Is Houston Astros Ace Justin Verlander Still an AL Cy Young Front-Runner Despite Lost Time? - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Astros' Justin Verlander strikes out 9 in first start back from IL - The Athletic
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Justin Verlander on injured list with calf injury
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Verlander first in MLB to 12 wins, Astros beat Athletics 5-0 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Astros have contingencies should Justin Verlander miss action
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Verlander nears another no-hitter, Astros rally past A's 5-4
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Reports: Justin Verlander signs 2-year, $86M deal with New York Mets
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Justin Verlander teases Mets return timetable from shoulder injury
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