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Another Combined No-Hitter Has an Ace Longing for the Days of Yore
Three Tigers pitchers teamed up for M.L.B.’s 20th combined no-hitter. Justin Verlander, a former Tiger, was happy for them, but uneasy about the state of starting pitching.
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A Rare Matchup of Aces Adds ‘Extra Buzz’ to Subway Series
Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander have dominated baseball for years, and were teammates in Houston. On Wednesday they will face each other for only the second time.
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An Ace’s Return Steadies the Ship, Even in a Loss
Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets and Yankees starters, he provided some hope that there’ll be better things to come.
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In Huge Blow to Mets, Jacob deGrom Signs With Texas Rangers
DeGrom, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, received an enormous commitment despite his recent injuries.
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Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara Win M.L.B.’s Cy Young Awards
In Justin Verlander’s long and celebrated career, it has never been enough to pitch better than his peers. A flame-throwing, right-handed starter ...