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Houston Astros: Facing Justin Verlander a reminder of thin depth
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Astros losing Justin Verlander massive blow to their present, future
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Mets deal ace Justin Verlander back to Astros: reports
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Heartbreaking Scenes of Astros Lingering in the Clubhouse, Not Wanting to Let the Season Go: Justin Verlander Delivers Some Powerful Words as the Champs Who Helped Houston Out of Harvey's Darkness Go
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros lead Phillies - Los Angeles Times
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers 2023 player option
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Heartbreaking Scenes of Astros Lingering in the Clubhouse, Not Wanting to Let the Season Go: Justin Verlander Delivers Some Powerful Words as the Champs Who Helped Houston Out of Harvey's Darkness Go
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Houston Astros Appear to Be Making a Big Decision with Ace Justin Verlander - Fastball
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Mets lose as Astros spoil Justin Verlander's Houston homecoming
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Justin Verlander Passes Bob Gibson in All-Time Strikeouts as the Houston Astros Thump the Oakland A's - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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