White Sox’ Cease vs. Astros’ Verlander could be a Cy to behold “It’s very important to me,” Cease said of matchup with Verlander Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022
The extraordinary Justin Verlander is 39 … and the best pitcher in baseball The Houston Astros ace is approaching his fifth decade and barely played in the last two seasons. But he has returned to dominate opposing batters The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2022
For White Sox ace Dylan Cease, the numbers don’t lie Cease’s performance this season has been stellar, and the metrics support why that is. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022
Sports Betting Futures: World Series, WNBA and preseason Super Bowl odds entering August Justin Verlander is the new favorite for AL MVP. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022
Larry Stone: The Mariners got a huge boost with Luis Castillo. Here's why they need to do more. SEATTLE — On a night the Mariners flailed in vain against Justin Verlander, they took a huge swing ... and connected. Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022
Robbie Ray struggles against Astros again as they win fifth straight vs. Mariners HOUSTON — Maybe it’s presumptive to think of it as a potential problem since planning for postseason pitching hasn’t really been a consideration since Lou Piniella was still wearing a uniform and gas was around $1.65 a gallon. Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022
SF Giants: The cases for and against trading Carlos Rodón PHOENIX — Before Monday night’s series opener here with the Diamondbacks, Giants manager Gabe Kapler was asked if there was any added significance to these games, coming on the heels of a four-game sweep in Los Angeles and with so little time before the Aug. 2 trade deadline. Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022
The Top Baseball Stories to Follow Over the Next Few Months You ready for a frantic finish to the MLB season? It’s going to be epic! Sports Illustrated · Jul 21, 2022
Pitch clocks, shift limits, larger bases in MLB's future Major League Baseball is considering a pitch clock for next year along with shift limits, larger bases and restrictions on pickoff attempts The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
Williams, Romero, Hendriks Named Latest All-Stars Subs MLB has announced its next wave of All-Star substitutions. Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2022
A's fall victim to Astros ace Justin Verlander's stellar start and Martin Maldonado's grand slam Pit the most anemic offensive team in baseball against a future Hall of Famer and the end result is what happened to the Athletics Saturday in a 5-0 road loss to the Houston Astros. Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022
Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner’s thoughts on Jacob deGrom’s 100-mph fastballs: ‘I don’t think he’s overthrowing’ CINCINNATI — Jacob deGrom will start Friday for the St. Lucie Mets at Daytona in what will be his second rehab start. Encouragingly, that means deGrom will remain on a five-day schedule as the ace ramps up his pitch count and intensity. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022
Mets drop pitchers' duel to Justin Verlander, Astros, 2-0 NEW YORK — Taijaun Walker refused to be outdueled by Justin Verlander in the Mets’ 2-0 loss to the Astros on Wednesday at Citi Field. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022
Carlos Carrasco, Mets pummeled by Astros NEW YORK — The first round of boos was directed toward Jose Altuve, a face of the 2017 Astros, the most reviled team in recent baseball history, when he stepped to the plate to begin the game Tuesday night. Newsday · Jun 29, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022 Yankees fall, 3-1, to ageless wonder Justin Verlander and Astros NEW YORK — Playing in front of a sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium that could best be described as feral, the Yankees and Astros were locked in a staring contest for five innings.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 White Sox, Johnny Cueto roll to 7-0 victory against Astros The Sox finally defeated the Astros in Houston to even the series.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2022 Verlander Says He Almost Signed With Blue Jays Before Astros Deal The 39-year-old pitcher is having an excellent 2022 season in his return from Tommy John surgery.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022 White Sox, Lucas Giolito brace for Astros “We’ve got a real test in Houston,” manager Tony La Russa said.
Miami Herald · Jun 12, 2022 Despite Bryan De La Cruz home run, Miami Marlins drop series finale to Houston Astros HOUSTON — The Miami Marlins’ chance for a series sweep against one of MLB’s top teams this season fell short.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2022 Cy Young-favorite Justin Verlander is defying all logic and dominating like never before After two seasons off and at age 39, Justin Verlander is (still) the best pitcher in the American League.
Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022 Athletics give it up in ninth in 5-4 loss to Astros OAKLAND, Calif. — Just moments away from a satisfying victory Wednesday, the Athletics instead took another gut punch in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros at the Coliseum.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 1, 2022 Photo Of A’s Crowd Goes Viral After Announced Crowd Of 5,189 Oakland has struggled to attract fans all season.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 1, 2022 Checking In on the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Races Ohtani, Trout or Judge? Manny, Mookie or Goldy? Here’s where things stand as the calendar turns to June.
Tribune News Service · May 28, 2022 Just as expected, Mariners hit four homers off ace Justin Verlander to beat Astros SEATTLE — Don’t try to figure out baseball, because you can’t.
Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2022 Raising Arizona: How Brent Strom Is Fixing the Diamondbacks The 73-year-old pitching whisperer came out of his brief retirement to remake the worst pitching staff in MLB.