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Astros to start ALDS with Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez - ESPN
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Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer returning for Mets in Detroit - ESPN
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Justin Verlander's Mets chapter finally ready to begin
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New York Mets manager Buck Showalter fired
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Justin Verlander booed off mound as reeling Mets fall to Rays
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Justin Verlander 'nowhere near' the end as Mets journey begins
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Report: Mets reach 2-year deal with Justin Verlander, reigning AL Cy Young winner, days after losing Jacob deGrom
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Mets' Justin Verlander 'ready for the next step' after rehab start: What his potential MLB return means - The Athletic
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The 2023 Trade Deadline likely ushers in a new Mets Era — again - Amazin' Avenue