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Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros
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After 2,144 wins, Dusty Baker finally gets the World Series party he deserves, World Series
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Astros rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena named World Series MVP
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Astros boost rotation by acquiring Justin Verlander - The Boston Globe
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Astros headed to World Series, Verlander named MVP
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Verlander, Alcantara are unanimous Cy Young Award winners National News - Bally Sports
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Astros' Justin Verlander among finalists for AL Cy Young Award
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies - Sports Illustrated
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Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros wins second AL Cy Young Award
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Verlander pitches 3rd career no-hitter, Astros beat Jays 2-0
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