Astros’ Verlander needs elbow surgery, likely out thru 2021
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out through the 2021 season. The reigning […]
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Astros ace Verlander resumes throwing after groin surgery
By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has resumed throwing as he recovers from March groin surgery. Houston manager Dusty Baker says […]
Justin Verlander wins 2nd Cy Young Award
By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award — and a clear path paved […]
Verlander gets 3,000th K, Astros clinch home field
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justin Verlander recorded two strikeout milestones, getting his 3,000th in the majors and career-high 300th […]
Verlander wins 19th, Astros win 4-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander picked up his major league-leading 19th win and Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman and Yordan […]
Verlander gets MLB-best 18th win as Astros down Seattle 2-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings to get his MLB-leading 18th win in his first start […]
Verlander pitches 3rd career no-hitter, Astros beat Jays 2-0
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched his third career no-hitter, punctuating a dominant season with an overpowering performance to lead […]
Verlander gets win despite ejection as Astros down Rays 15-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Yordan Alvarez homered twice as Houston jumped on former teammate Charlie Morton to build a […]
Verlander allows 2 HRs in 2-hitter, loses 2-1 to Tigers
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched a two-hitter and lost, allowing homers to John Hicks and Ronny Rodriguez as […]
Verlander fans 10, pitching-rich Astros beat Mariners 3-1
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander struck out 10 on Sunday and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 Sunday […]