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Justin Verlander carries Astros past M's in series opener
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The Mets are trading Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP source
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Justin Verlander traded by Mets back to Astros in MLB deadline deal
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Verlander throws 7 solid innings to begin 2nd stint with Astros
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Justin Verlander, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros past Twins
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Justin Verlander returns to Houston to face Astros as a Met
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP sources say
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Justin Verlander returns to Houston to face Astros as a Met