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Houston Astros: Team 'fully expected' to land pitcher Zack Wheeler
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Mets deal ace Justin Verlander back to Astros: reports
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Houston Astros Acquire Justin Verlander in Blockbuster Trade with New York Mets - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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New York Mets trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros – NBC New York
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Justin Verlander Sent Back to Astros at MLB Trade Deadline, Twitter Has Jokes
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Justin Verlander traded to Astros for 2 prospects
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The Houston Astros got the band back together and are ready to retake the AL West
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What the Astros and Mets Got in the Justin Verlander Trade - New Baseball Media
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2023 MLB Trade Deadline Tracker: A complete list of all transactions
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1 last-minute trade Astros must complete before 2023 deadline
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Astros-Mets trade brings Verlander back to Houston at deadline
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Report: Sell-off continues as Mets trade ace Justin Verlander to Astros - CBS New York
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets
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Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of trades ahead