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Justin Verlander trade gives Astros the pitching depth they needed
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Houston Astros: Ace Justin Verlander agrees to deal with Mets
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Ken Hoffman predicts how the Houston Astros will fare without
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Astros pitch second no-hitter in World Series history
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Report: Mets trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander
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Reports: Justin Verlander signs 2-year, $86M deal with New York
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Alex Cora applauds Justin Verlander's greatness after in-game
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Astros ace Justin Verlander in vintage form again
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Astros' Justin Verlander returns to the mound as sharp as ever
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Mets deal ace Justin Verlander to Astros at MLB trade deadline