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Astros GM: Verlander hopeful for 2021 return
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Astros ace Verlander placed on IL with calf injury
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Astros targeting Friday return for Justin Verlander
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
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2 Astros pitchers who must step up to replace Justin Verlander in 2023
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Diaz, Alvarez and Brown All Part of Astro Week
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Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2