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Houston Strong: Astros take World Series title for the first time
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World Series Preview: A Matchup With No Underdog - The New York Times
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Justin Verlander free agent predictions: From the favorites to the
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Justin Verlander Leaving the Houston Astros Makes Sense for
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World Series: Justin Verlander and Astros Beat Phillies in Game 5
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Justin Verlander is an option for the Dodgers - True Blue LA
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Report: Justin Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets - NBC
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Astros' Justin Verlander, Mets' Jacob deGrom win 2nd Cy Young
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2022 World Series: Jeremy Peña shines, Justin Verlander earns
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Verlander set to start game 2 of World Series