UNBELIEVABLE: 53 - The Untold Story

Justin Verlander’s Return to Houston Is Just What the Astros Needed

The Mets grabbed some value in return, but Houston’s newfound pitching depth makes another deep playoff run possible.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

MLB World Reacts to Blockbuster Trade That Sends Justin Verlander Back to Astros

The ace is headed back to Houston, where he just won the World Series title and Cy Young Award last year.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

The Mets are trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP source says

The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Pete Alonso ‘Perplexed’ By Mets’ Decision to Trade Max Scherzer

The New York Mets reportedly traded their starter to Texas on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2023

Max Scherzer Trade Reaction: Rangers Entice Mets to Throw in the Towel

Texas dangled a prospect too good for New York to pass up amid its dud of a season, giving Scherzer another shot at a ring on a team he won’t have to carry.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2023

Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders

A person with knowledge of the trade says the Texas Rangers acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster deal with the New York Mets

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Mets Trade Ace Max Scherzer to American League Contender in Blockbuster Deal, per Report

The two sides are reportedly in “serious talks” on a trade that would send the veteran ace to Texas.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29, 2023

Mets’ Max Scherzer Gives Honest Take on Team’s Trade Thursday, Deadline Rumors

The New York starter commented on the state of the team ahead of the trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29, 2023

Eight Big MLB Trades We’d Like to See

Postseason contenders are realizing it’s time to go in on viable starting pitchers.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2023

SI:AM | These Are the Teams That Can Actually Win the Super Bowl

There are five clear favorites, and then a crop of secondary contenders.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2023