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Bad news for rest of baseball: Astros' Justin Verlander is really back
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Yordan Alvarez blasts Dusty Baker, Astros to World Series title vs Phils
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Justin Verlander, Astros benefit from World Series rainout - Sports Illustrated
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Ken Hoffman predicts how the Houston Astros will fare without award-winning ace Justin Verlander - CultureMap Houston
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Justin Verlander brilliant, Astros beat Mariners in opener
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Houston Astros close in on second World Series with road win in Philadelphia
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Justin Verlander welcomed back by Astros
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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 Out Together
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Shortstops: Astros, Verlander inspire a city
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Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers 2023 player option