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Mets trade former ODU star Justin Verlander back to the Astros, AP sources say – The Virginian-Pilot
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Astros get 25 hits in series-ending rout of Tigers
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ALCS: Can Justin Verlander save Astros' season vs. Yankees in Game 6?
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Justin Verlander leaves Astros, agrees to 2-year contract with Mets – Houston Public Media
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Justin Verlander to start Game 5 2022 World Series
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Justin Verlander can build on legacy as Astros, Phillies open World Series - NBC Sports
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Justin Verlander's World Series stats: Astros ace struggles again in Game 1 vs. Phillies
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Abreu homers again, powers Astros past into 7th straight championship series
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Houston Astros clinch 2023 postseason spot with 1-0 win Saturday night; Diamondbacks also clinch
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Justin Verlander pitches 6 shutout innings as Astros beat Twins - ESPN
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Justin Verlander signs with New York Mets for two years, $86M, reports say
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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Mets deal ace Justin Verlander back to Astros: reports
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Justin Verlander has Astros one win away from World Series title - Los Angeles Times