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The San Francisco Giants’ pitching rotation has suffered a massive blow with star Justin Verlander going on the 15-day injured list because of a right pectoral injury. With other impact players on the Giants like Wilmer Flores and others doing well, losing Verlander will hurt them slightly, though there’s a message for him that will […]

The San Francisco Giants etched their name into history Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, erupting for a record-setting nine-run 11th inning to rout the Cubs 14-5. With the game tied late, San Francisco delivered its most explosive frame of the season, shattering the previous Wrigley Field record for the most runs scored in extra innings. […]

Justin Verlander keeps pitching like a Hall of Famer. The only thing missing now is the win column. The 42-year-old right-hander turned in another strong outing for the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night, holding the Colorado Rockies to two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings. But for the third straight start, Verlander walked off […]

Justin Verlander pitched well enough to earn his first win in a San Francisco Giants uniform, but once again, the offense couldn’t back him up. Despite another quality start from the veteran ace, the Giants fell 2-0 to the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Oracle Park. Verlander went six innings, allowing two runs on […]

Despite their recent sign-stealing scandal, the Houston Astros have stuck around as one of the top teams in the MLB, and recently proved that they won’t be defined by that scandal by winning the 2022 World Series. The Astros have a lot of great players on their team currently, but who are the greatest Astros […]

As the San Francisco Giants are in a series against the New York Yankees, the team is in the midst of a fast start as they ae 9-3 which puts them second in the NL West behind the San Diego Padres at 10-3. After the Giants are coming off a walk-off against the Cincinnati Reds, […]

The San Francisco Giants signed three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million contract this offseason. The 42-year-old veteran is entering his 21st season in the majors but Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey believes there’s still gas in the tank. “You mention he’s 42. There’s definitely risk in the […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene knows a thing or two about throwing heat. Greene is now on a very special list, due to that ability. Greene is the third Major League Baseball pitcher to throw a 100 miles per hour pitch in the ninth inning of a game he started, per MLB.com. The only two […]

San Francisco Giants veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is trying to recover from a shaky outing. Verlander threw a dud in his home debut this season for the Giants. He was pulled after just 2 plus innings on Friday in a game against the Seattle Mariners. There is something that Verlander will cherish though from his […]

Veteran starting pitcher Justin Verlander landed with the San Francisco Giants on a one-year, $15 million deal this offseason, departing the Houston Astros, the team he was with since he was traded from the Detroit Tigers in 2017. Verlander opened up on the process of leaving the Astros and his conversations with owner Jim Crane […]

The San Francisco Giants are entering a new era in 2025. New shortstop Willy Adames is the headliner but changes to the rotation and upstairs have Cooperstown connections. President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey and the Giants brought in Justin Verlander on a one-year deal. The pitcher spoke highly of the former catcher as his […]

After the San Francisco Giants signed Justin Verlander to a one-year deal, he’s looking to reach into the fountain of youth once more and have another productive season under his belt. With the Giants looking to make a splash in the NL West with Verlander, there will be a familiar face around in Pablo Sandoval […]

The San Francisco Giants made one of the more intriguing offseason moves by signing Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million deal. While Verlander’s Hall of Fame credentials are undeniable, his age and recent struggles have raised questions about what he can still contribute. At 42, Verlander is coming off a difficult 2024 season in […]

Even in his 20th MLB season, Justin Verlander remains committed to evolving as a pitcher. The San Francisco Giants’ veteran right-hander is experimenting with a new sweeping curveball, hoping to refine his arsenal and stay ahead of hitters. Verlander debuted the pitch during a three-inning simulated game against minor leaguers at Papago Park in Scottsdale, […]

Justin Verlander is always going to have a place on an MLB roster until it becomes very clear that he can no longer pitch at a big-league level. Heading into the 2025 season, it was the San Francisco Giants that gave Verlander a shot in free agency, signing him to a one-year, $15 million deal […]

Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is wasting no time settling into his new environment with the San Francisco Giants. The veteran right-hander, who recently celebrated his 42nd birthday, is already making an impact both on and off the field. From laser tag outings with teammates to an impressive bullpen session, Verlander is proving that […]

Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday, which for many athletes, would signal that a turbulent season lies ahead. A 5.48 ERA in 17 starts in 2024 seemingly supports that notion. Though, the three-time Cy Young and 2011 MVP is not ready to slow down. As he gets set for his 20th MLB campaign, […]

Justin Verlander faced a lot of questions about his future after he endured a rough 2024 campaign with the Houston Astros that saw him post a 5.48 earned run average over 17 starts. After latching on with the San Francisco Giants in free agency this offseason, Verlander has made it clear that he has one […]

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander is set to begin a new chapter with the San Francisco Giants but not before ensuring he handles an important detail with class. Before officially deciding to wear No. 35 with the Giants, Verlander personally sought the blessing of franchise icon Brandon Crawford, demonstrating a deep respect for […]

Justin Verlander’s debut with the San Francisco Giants began with an unexpected laugh. During his first press conference via Zoom, reporters noticed the star pitcher’s display name showed “Kate Upton,” his wife’s name, causing a lighthearted stir, per NYPost. One reporter, failing to mute his microphone, quipped about the mix-up, saying, “Look at Justin’s name.” […]

The San Francisco Giants officially announced the signing of veteran ace Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million deal on Saturday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol for assignment. “The Justin Verlander deal (one year, $15 million) is official. To clear a roster spot, the Giants DFA’d Blake […]

The San Francisco Giants are desperately searching for a spark after failing to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. They signed shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract early in the offseason and are now looking to future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to provide some value in […]

The free agency period in Major League Baseball is raging on as teams make big moves left and right to improve their rosters. On Tuesday, one of the biggest names on the market found his next home as legendary starting pitcher Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants, according to […]

Kate Upton has an incredible car collection. Upton is one of the most highly successful swimsuit models. She instantly rose to fame for being the cover girl of Sports Illustrated magazine. Since then she became a fixture in several other magazines, including Vanity Fair and Complex. But aside from a successful modeling career, it was […]

The Houston Astros are gearing up for a Wild Card playoff matchup against the Detroit Tigers. However, the Astros will be without Justin Verlander. Houston has left Verlander off of their Wild Card roster, via Robert Murray of FanSided. While he will be eligible to pitch in further series should the Astros advance, Verlander will […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday night. Both teams are already headed to the playoffs, but Houston still wants to end the regular season on a high note. Astros future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander led the way in the victory, turning in six innings of three run baseball while striking […]

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 season and are on the cusp of completing a shocking, last-second push for the third and final American League Wild Card spot. After Tuesday’s extra inning victory over the Kansas City Royals, the Tigers are just 1 1/2 games back of the […]

Justin Verlander has pitched in the majors for 19 seasons and at 41 years old, he knows when he has it and when he doesn’t. For a while on Monday, he didn’t. His AL West-leading Houston Astros lost 5-3 to the Cincinnati Reds, with Verlander putting his team in an early hole. The three-time Cy […]

The game of baseball is a game of key moments. One mistake pitch might be all that separates a team from a win or a loss. On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros, in Justin Verlander’s second start back in his return from the injured list, may have encountered a different fate had it not been […]

It was an exciting time when Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander got his return date as he finally made it Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, though it ended in a loss, 4-1. He would speak after the game in his first start since June 9 where he was suffering from stiffness in his neck, […]

The Houston Astros are a step closer to getting their veteran ace back. Hurler Justin Verlander is set to return from injury on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox if he feels good enough, per Julia Morales of Space City Home Network. The future Hall of Famer is working out his arm in the Astros […]

The Houston Astros may soon have Justin Verlander back in the lineup after a positive update from his minor-league rehab start on Thursday. The hard-throwing 41-year-old tossed 57 pitches in four innings for the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Astros’ Double-A affiliate. Verlander has been away from the team for nearly two months because of a […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander is getting closer to returning from injury. He will reportedly make his second rehab start on Tuesday, per ESPN and The Associated Press. The 41-year-old has been limited to only 10 starts in 2024 as he deals with neck stiffness. He has pitched to a 3.95 ERA during that […]

The Houston Astros are in the midst of a playoff race in the American League West. They got some great news about their veteran ace Justin Verlander on Sunday after his first rehab start. Verlander has dealt with a neck injury but is set to make his return just in time to join the playoff […]

The Houston Astros are in the thick of a division race with the Seattle Mariners. The team reinforced its rotation when the Astros landed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi at the MLB trade deadline. Now Houston hopes to get Justin Verlander back from injury. Verlander hit the 15-day injured list on June 19th with neck stiffness […]

While the buzz around the franchise isn’t as palpable as in previous years, the Houston Astros remain a contending team that should not be overlooked. The Astros did not have a winning record until the last day of June, but a 33-22 record since the end of May has propelled Houston into another heated race […]

The Houston Astros are getting some good news about their veteran ace, Justin Verlander. Verlander is progressing from his neck injury and throwing in the bullpen, per MLB.com. The Astros aren’t committing to a rehab assignment for the ace, but his health is certainly on the mend. Verlander got hurt during a start on June […]

Regarding Kate Upton being Justin Verlander’s wife, she claims it’s “absolutely insane.” And it doesn’t slow down much… The New York Post reported that the supermodel appeared on the Chicks in the Office podcast. During the show, she talked all about what it’s like being married to the Houston Astros pitcher. Kate Upton opens up […]

Injury updates in sports are often provided by the team, coaches and reporters. However, the latest injury update on Justin Verlander was provided by the Houston Astros star pitcher’s wife Kate Upton, via SportsTalk 790. “He’s feeling really good,” Upton said of Verlander’s neck injury while speaking on Bravo. “I don’t know, like, details because […]