Justin Verlander is a 39-year-old veteran who’s already won two Cy Young Awards in his 17-year career. Shane McClanahan is pitching in only his second major league season with the Tampa Bay Rays. But while they may have vastly different resumes, these two pitchers are likely to duel for the […]
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Houston Astros Shut Down Justin Verlander (Lat Strain), Will Miss Opening Day
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has a strained latissimus dorsi muscle injury and has been shut down by the team. Verlander, who won the 2019 AL Cy Young, will most likely miss Opening Day, but he’s not expected to miss more than a start or two with the lat injury. […]
Houston Astros Jump to Even Money World Series Odds, Face Yankees in Rematch of 2017 ALCS
The Houston Astros return to their third straight ALCS, and only the New York Yankees stand in the way of their second World Series appearance since they won the title in 2017. The Houston Astros improved to 1/1 World Series odds, or even money, after advancing to the ALCS. The […]
Verlander on Short Rest Backfires, Tampa Bay Wins ALDS Game 4 to Even Series 2-2
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, with an 11-4 career record against the Tampa Bay Rays, opted to pitch on short rest in Game 4 of the 2019 ALDS. The move didn’t go so well, and the Rays became the first team in playoff history to tag Verlander for three runs […]
Justin Verlander Records 3000th Career Strikeout and 300th K of the Season in Same Game
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander passed 3,000 strikeouts in his career in a game against the LA Angels to become only the 18th pitcher in history to reach that milestone. In the same game, Verlander passed 300 strikeouts on the season. Verlander also notched his 21st victory of the season. […]