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Retrospective: A look back at Justin Verlander's time with the
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Momentum is a fickle thing - The Athletic
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Mets' Justin Verlander excelling with MLB trade deadline near
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Astros 6, Twins 4: Buzzsaw - Twinkie Town
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Subway Series: Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Mets' Justin Verlander
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Astros sweep the Tigers for 7-0 homestand
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The Yankees' Starters Are Matching Their Unhittable Bullpen—and It
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New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros: Series Preview
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ALDS opponent leaves Astros with compelling tactical options
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch
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Houston Astros: José Urquidy stays hot despite loss to A's