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Justin Verlander dominates former team as Houston Astros rout Detroit Tigers 9-3
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Sunday at Comerica Park. Verlander (2-1) pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out eight. He now has 3,365 career...
Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Morton has made 17 postseason starts for 10 playoff teams and won two World Series titles. After surpassing 2,000 major league innings Friday night during another win for the Atlanta Braves, he offered some thoughtful reflection on his 17-year career. ...
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hits 119.9 mph home run, hardest-hit ball in majors this season
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hit a 119.9 mph home run Wednesday night against the Houston Astros, the hardest-hit ball in the majors this season. In the third inning of New York’s 9-4 victory, Stanton pulled a 1-2 curveball from rookie starter Spencer...
Verdugo powers Yankees to 10-3 blowout against Verlander and Astros
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, powering the New York Yankees past Justin Verlander and the skidding Houston Astros 10-3 on Tuesday night. Anthony Volpe and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep off Verlander as the Yankees won their fourth...
Final cost in for Mets' sorry 2023 season $420 million in payroll plus luxury tax
NEW YORK (AP) — The final cost of the New York Mets’ sorry 2023 season has been totaled: $420 million. Major League Baseball finalized its payroll figures for last year, and the Mets finished at a record $319.5 million. In addition to the payroll, New York paid a record luxury...
Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros in 5-3 win over Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits over six innings to win his season debut for the Houston Astros, 5-3 over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. The 41-year-old right-hander, who began the season on the injured list because of right shoulder...
Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits over six innings in the three-time Cy Young Award winner's season debut for the Houston Astros, a 5-3 victory against the Washington Nationals on Friday night. The 41-year-old right-hander, who began the season on...
Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday night at Washington
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday night at the Washington Nationals. Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Wednesday. “Getting him back is huge because it brings a level of confidence to our team, a...
Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros ace Justin Verlander will throw a side session Tuesday, and if that goes well he'll make his season debut this weekend against the Washington Nationals. Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn't say which game of the series...
Verlander throws 77 pitches over 4 innings for Astros' Double-A affiliate in 2nd rehab start
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched four innings Saturday night for Double-A Corpus Christi in what is expected to be his final minor league rehab outing before rejoining Houston's rotation. The three-time Cy Young Award winner gave up six runs — five earned...
