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Houston Astros' Justin Verlander set to adjust for ALCS Game 5
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Justin Verlander leaves Astros, agrees to 2-year contract with
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's comeback season hits midpoint
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander to start Saturday vs. A's
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Astros' Justin Verlander throws for the first time after surgery
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Astros vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitching - August 16
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches
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Astros vs. Rangers prediction: Pick, odds for Game 5 of ALCS in
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Justin Verlander can build on legacy as Astros, Phillies open
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 07: Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin
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Justin Verlander pitches 7 innings to start second stint with
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LEADING OFF: Verlander goes for 14, Alcantara vs Mets again
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Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros