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Justin Verlander Heading Back to Houston Astros: Report
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Mets deal 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander back to
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MLB Trade Deadline: Biggest Moves, World Series Odds Tracker
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MLB trade grades: Justin Verlander returns to Astros in
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Justin Verlander trade grades: Mets add prospects while Astros
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