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San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey had a special night on Friday in the team’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants won the game 5-1 in 10 innings after Bailey hit a walk-off grand slam. That moonshot was the first time in decades that a Giants catcher accomplished a feat like that. “The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation continued to dominate in the series opener against the San Francisco Giants Friday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was sensational, allowing just one run on one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in seven innings. But Justin Verlander kept the Giants in the game. He matched Yamamoto, limiting the Dodgers to […]

The San Francisco Giants lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Saturday night at Busch Stadium, featuring Justin Verlander pitching a masterful outing, only to watch a historic performance evaporate in a heartbreaking defeat. In his 20th major league season, he threw six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits, no walks, and striking out […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Athletics were looked at as having the potential to be one of the worst teams in MLB history. They are far from being a playoff contender, but they’ve actually played better than expected over the past season or two. Their offense, in particular, has shown flashes of brilliance. The […]

The San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 on Sunday to secure a series win in The Bay. Justin Verlander twirled five shutout innings in the game, striking out 10 batters on 121 pitches. The pitch count is staggering, especially in an era where starters rarely eclipse triple digits. Manager Bob Melvin spoke with […]

The San Francisco Giants ended their homestand with a historic afternoon, routing the Baltimore Orioles 13-2 at Oracle Park as Justin Verlander struck out 10 over five shutout innings. The 42-year-old right-hander threw a season-high 121 pitches, his most since 2016, to earn his third win of the year and the 265th of his career. […]

The San Francisco Giants have been playing good baseball as of late, and on Tuesday, they extended their winning streak to three games after taking a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. For the Giants, it was Justin Verlander who starred for them on Tuesday, as the veteran managed to bounce back from his disastrous […]

Thanks to the SF Giants, courtesy of Justin Verlander, things are beginning to pick up. Furthermore, he made history against the Tampa Bay Rays by reaching 9th on the all-time strikeout list, surpassing Walter “Big Train” Johnson.  However, he experienced a tough loss against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Verlander gave up seven hits […]

When Justin Verlander signed with the San Francisco Giants this past offseason, the idea was that Verlander would have a bounce-back season. Even at age 42, the right-hander still has the juice to perform at a high level. While summer is at its hottest, so is Verlander. The three-time CY Young winner is coming off […]

Justin Verlander had an impressive performance as he gets closer to MLB history after the San Francisco Giants’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night. Verlander started on the mound as he lasted seven innings, striking out eight batters while conceding two hits. Tampa Bay had trouble putting pressure on him as he […]

On a sun-splashed afternoon at Oracle Park, Justin Verlander etched his name deeper into baseball history — even if the game itself was one he’d rather forget. The 42-year-old right-hander struck out the side in the first inning of the Giants’ 8-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, becoming just the 10th pitcher in […]

The New York Mets have become a powerhouse thanks in large part to a gutsy owner and a shrewd front office. But, there might be another factor that has drawn players to Flushing. Former Mets starter Justin Verlander recently told SNY’s Andy Martino a story that illustrates how New York has developed into a family-friendly […]

The Houston Astros improved to 62-47 after blowing out the Washington Nationals 9-1. Jose Altuve led the attack, dominating at the plate. However, all eyes are on Houston’s general manager, Dana Brown, with the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming. Adding another starter like the San Francisco Giants’ Justin Verlander could help his team win […]

The San Francisco Giants entered “sell” mode with the MLB trade deadline approaching. The team dealt talented relief pitcher Tyler Rodgers to the New York Mets on Wednesday and veteran starter Justin Verlander is now on the trade block. But Mike Yastrzemski is still going all out for the struggling team. The Giants right fielder […]

Once considered contenders for the NL West crown, the San Francisco Giants have dropped in the standings over the last month. The Giants have lost five straight games and 11 of their last 13. Mired in an ugly slump, San Francisco signaled that it’s ready to become a seller at the trade deadline by shipping […]

Justin Verlander entered the 2025 season hoping to have an impact on the San Francisco Giants under Bob Melvin. Before Wednesday, Verlander was one of the few starting pitchers without a win. However, he fired five shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves to win his first game. Thanks to a pair of home-runs from Rafael […]

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up right where they left off following the All-Star break, cruising to a 4-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. For Bo Bichette, the team’s star shortstop, the win was more than just another tally in the win column — it was a testament to the club’s […]

Justin Verlander’s return to Rogers Centre — once the site of his two no-hitters — was anything but historic in a good way Friday night. The veteran right-hander turned in one of the shortest starts of his illustrious career, allowing four earned runs on nine hits in just 2.2 innings as the San Francisco Giants […]

On Wednesday afternoon, Justin Verlander made his 15th start of the season for the San Francisco Giants, taking the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite tossing six strong innings and striking out seven, he was handed the loss as San Francisco fell 13-0 at home. Verlander allowed four runs, but only two were earned, and […]

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander made a candid admission after another frustrating outing, marking his 15th winless start of the 2025 season. Despite showing flashes of dominance, the Giants veteran continues to search for answers. His latest loss came in a 13-0 blowout against the Philadelphia Phillies, where defensive lapses and lack of run […]

With San Francisco Giants star Justin Verlander coming off paternity leave just recently, the pitcher is ready to turn his season around and go back to his elite ways. As the Giants look to improve through the trade deadline, the team also looks for improvement from the players currently on the roster, including Verlander, as […]

The Detroit Tigers have well over a century of history, and even if the championships have been few and far between, the franchise has had more than its share of Hall of Famers. Perhaps only the New York Yankees can boast quite as many big names in the early 20th century, as many of the […]

The San Francisco Giants are set to take on the Miami Marlins in The Bay on Tuesday for a three-game set. Ahead of the game on Tuesday, the Giants made an interesting move that may just be short-term. Future MLB Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is coming back off the Paternity List, and he will […]

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander have welcomed their new bundle of joy. Upton and the San Francisco Giants pitcher welcomed their son on June 19, whom they’ve named Bellamy Brooks Verlander. Back in January, the Daily Mail shared photos of the model surfaced where fans suspected that she was expecting. Verlander and Upton have been […]

With Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal highly regarded among his peers, one that he is surely happy to see those same praises from is a franchise great in Justin Verlander, currently with the San Francisco Giants. After Skubal threw a shutout game for the Tigers, Verlander spoke about the ace’s excellence on the mound. There’s […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates may be stuck at the bottom of the NL Central standings, but their ace, Paul Skenes, is giving fans something to believe in. Following Wednesday’s dominant win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh reiterated its firm stance. Skenes is not available in any trade talks. That stance only grew stronger after Skenes dominated […]

The San Francisco Giants are having a great season, overcoming obstacles and expectations to sit in second place, just two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place. Yet, some lingering issues could haunt them as the season continues, and players who might drag them down with them. Three players have struggled in 2025 […]

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 […]