Astros swept in Chicago. Fall 3-1 As I’ve seem to say in every recap. if it’s not one thing it’s another. After three straight games of throwing away chances of victory in the first inning, today Justin Verlander worked out of a bases loaded, no-out, first inning jam without allowing a run.
The Chicago Cubs teed off on the struggling Houston Astros in the first inning each of the past two nights. The Cubs will try to continue causing early damage Thursday afternoon when they aim for a sweep of the visiting Astros in the finale of a three-game series.
The Houston Astros (7-18) and the Chicago Cubs (15-9) play at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET. In this contest, the Astros have the chance to end a four-game skid.
At the risk of killing the good vibes around the Mets’ ongoing offensive explosion, let’s take a moment to look back at last year’s deadline deals, where Max Scherzer was traded for Luisangel Acuna and Justin Verlander was dealt for Ryan Clifford and Drew Gilbert.
The Houston Astros enjoyed a get-well game with one of the top pitchers in the big leagues in action for the first time this season. Now it's a matter of carrying those good vibes into another game.
He wasn’t vintage Justin Verlander, but it didn’t matter. The Astros have been in sore need of a boost to its already thin starting rotation, especially in light of a lackluster 6-14 start on the season.
Justin Verlander pitched six solid innings in his first outing of the season as the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 5-3 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Justin Verlander is slated to make his first start of the 2024 season on Friday when the Houston Astros open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, per Astros manager Joe Espada.
Tonight, both Miami and New Orleans are without two pivotal pieces in Jimmy Butler and Zion Williamson. While their absence is a bummer for tonight's product, it does guide our prop betting decision-making.
The Washington Nationals (8-10) begin a three-game series against the Houston Astros (6-14) on Friday at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 6:45 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Justin Verlander to the mound, while MacKenzie Gore (2-0) will answer the bell for the Nationals.
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The Houston Astros will be bringing Justin Verlander back into the fold this week, though just how effective Verlander can be as a 41-year-old starting pitcher is the real question.
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will make his season debut on Friday against the host Washington Nationals, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday.
The Houston Astros are a surprising 6-13 on the season, making the return of veteran ace Justin Verlander all the more important.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander is getting close to returning to the team’s rotation, as he has made a few rehab starts, and he addressed the possibility of starting at some point this week.
The Houston Astros are getting help, as their ace Justin Verlander could make his season debut this Friday. Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown commented on the injured three-time Cy Young winner on Sunday.
Justin Verlander is concerned about the rise in injuries to star pitchers and believes baseball must address the issue before it spirals out of control.
Pitcher injuries have gotten a bit out of control in recent years as multiple star athletes are missing games. For whatever reason, more and more pitchers are suffering injuries right now.
When Verlander is back, the Astros may have to make a tricky call of who to bump out.
A pair of Astros starting pitchers are making progress on their way back from injuries. Verlander spoke to reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) after a successful batting practice session against live hitters on Monday.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will not pitch in any of the Astros remaining games this spring. Manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander will not pitch in the Astros’ four remaining Grapefruit League games.
The Astros will be without the leader of their rotation to start the season.
Houston Astros fans were surprised when players reported to Spring Training and Justin Verlander was said to be dealing with a shoulder injury that has gotten him behind schedule in the early parts of camp.
Astros ace Justin Verlander discussed his ongoing shoulder issues with reporters.
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander is nothing if not confident.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has once again addressed a story from last summer that included somebody from within the New York Mets saying that Verlander was a "diva" during his brief stint with the club.
The Houston Astros are already dealing with some health concerns, even before spring training can really get underway.
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