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Justin Verlander strikes out 9 in win over Mariners
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At age 39, former Tiger Justin Verlander navigating post-surgery
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Justin Verlander returns to Detroit in MLB.TV free game
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Ex-Tigers in World Series: 2 players, plus manager who grew up
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Only 3 ex-Tigers still standing in 2022 MLB playoffs
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander adds to his World Series role
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Tigers' Justin Verlander to go on DL for first time in his career
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Why Mets' Justin Verlander could be last pitcher with 300 wins
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Evaluating each Detroit Tigers player entering offseason
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Justin Verlander needs Tommy John surgery in Astros blow
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At age 39, former Tiger Justin Verlander navigating post-surgery
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15 ex-Tigers in 2023 MLB playoffs: Do you remember them all
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